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Oct 2023
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The Chef JKP Podcast
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Send us a text In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, Stasha shares her journey from Serbia to the UAE and her vision of serving modern Balkan cuisine. She opens up about the challenges she faced in the hospitality industry and how she turned strangers into friends at her restaurant. Stasha also shares his experience with previous head chefs and the exc ... Show More
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