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#1 Andy Lynes

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Posted 06 July 2004 - 11:15 AM

Mario, I heard that you worked in a restaurant in Clerkenwell, London (what is/was Maison Novelli) alongside Marco Pierre White back in the late 80's before you both became famous. Can you confirm if it is true or not, and if so, do you have any stories from that time that you could share with us.

#2 Mario Batali

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Posted 07 July 2004 - 08:13 PM

i actually worked with marco pierre white when he was at a place called the six bells a renovated old guy pub on kings road in chelsea... he was a genius and an evil one last we spoke he had launched a hot pan of risotto at my chest in service, i look forward to speaking with him this year as bill buford has contacted him for some juicy bits in bill's new book heat mb