EPISODE · Apr 4, 2024 · 25 MIN
Attila Kovats: Hungarian Chef Working in Edinburgh
from The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories · host Carrie Anne
EDINBURGH: The Quest Express is packing bags for the next city (can you guess where we're going?). But first, we have one more guest from Edinburgh to talk about food & travels. Attila is a Hungarian expat and passionate chef working for a governmental institution in Edinburgh. Inside this episode, the inside scoop on: Attila's Finnish, British & French influencesHis near-death experience in AfricaThe geopolitical reason British food developed a bad reputationEdinburgh's global palateWhy are the Finnish so happy!? We attempt to solve the mystery.Attila's unique path to becoming a chefLooking for a volunteer opportunity? Please support Attila's favorite cause, a small NGO based in Ghana: https://atlasvolunteers.com/ Episode Mentions:Filip Langhoff, Owner & Michelin-Star Restaurant in Helsinki: https://restaurantsekel.com/The Boozy Cow: https://www.boozycow.com/Six by Nico by Chef Nico Simeone: https://www.sixbynico.co.uk/The Canmore House -- in Dunfermline: https://www.canmorehouse.co.uk/Fill out our waiting list for future events & experiences like the new Telegram group!Adventure, Travel & Productive Bleisure: The Quest Express BlogBio:Attila Kovats is a Hungarian chef with a passion for food and travel. He's a self-described cocktail snob, a punk in disguise, a metalhead, a raging nerd, occasional homebrewer of Mead and a bit of a gym rat.Guess the next city and receive a shout out on the next episode!Email us with your answer at [email protected]: https://www.thequestexpress.comFeedback Survey: https://forms.gle/6yMieXo2iGEE1Qmr9Say Hi: [email protected] Credits: INTRO: Loyalty - Philip Ayers | OUTRO: Grasshopper's Dance - Etienne Roussel
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EDINBURGH: The Quest Express is packing bags for the next city (can you guess where we're going?). But first, we have one more guest from Edinburgh to talk about food & travels. Attila is a Hungarian expat and passionate chef working for a governmental institution in Edinburgh. Inside this episode, the inside scoop on: Attila's Finnish, British & French influencesHis near-death experience in AfricaThe geopolitical reason British food developed a bad reputationEdin...
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