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Victor Garvey is one of London's biggest chefs; beloved by critics like Giles Coren.

But ex-staff, friends and investors paint a different picture; of bailiffs, mid-restaurant fights and Warhammer 40k fans losing their savings to Garvey.

Our weekend exposé:

www.the-londoner.co.uk/the-rise-and...

He's one of London’s most famous chefs. So why do so many people say Victor Garvey owes them money?

Giles Coren called him his “favourite kind of chef”. But former staff and business partners paint a different picture of the Michelin star winner.

www.the-londoner.co.uk

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Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 13d

Night time = debauchery if you do it right

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Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 13d

Took me about a week to recover from the last one

Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 13d

yes, I thought this too. But turns out I can still cut it!

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Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 13d

Isn't it?

Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 13d

on.ft.com/4nS0EOf

The sexy little numbers luring me away from my beloved 'nan tea' - are we ready for a return to late night dining debauchery?

The deal-driven return of late-night dining

What would it take for you to book a table at 10pm?

on.ft.com

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Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 13d

I relate!

Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 14d

😁😁😁

Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 14d

SHUT UPPPPPP both you and the bloody sandwich

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Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 14d

at gate. Sandwich now issuing a savage siren song from the depths of my tote

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Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 14d

Sadly an all too common occurrence

Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 14d

Have bought sandwich in departures for flight. Now have the worst child on school trip with packed lunch syndrome

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Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 16d

I have my suspicions. But my lips are sealed

Marina O'Loughlin @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social · 16d

www.the-fence.com/marina-oloug...

Here's what Secret Chef wrote about me. I kinda love it. (Not sure GC and JR might be so keen on theirs...)

@thefence.bsky.social

Chef Bites Back: Marina O’Loughlin

Food critics wield an extraordinary influence over the restaurant industry. With a flick of the pen, they have the undeserved power to make or break careers. They love to dish it out – and make a tidy...

www.the-fence.com

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