Luca Cerqueglini: After years of planting seeds, I’m finally reaping the rewards. But I’m still hungry

Luca Cerqueglini: After years of planting seeds, I’m finally reaping the rewards. But I’m still hungry

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From working in a factory and hospitality in Malta to becoming one of the Czech Republic’s leading bartenders. Luca Cerqueglini talks to VisitChef about his journey, five attempts at World Class, his Italian roots, creativity, and what it really takes to be a good bartender.

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