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Smashed #79: Review of the restaurant reviews - will food influencers ruin your night out?
The UK restaurant scene digested
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Smashed #56: A little bit of politics
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Smashed: The real reason The Yellow Bittern became a media storm
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Smashed #72: It's Michelin's world, we just eat, drink and stay in it
Oct 15, 2025
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Smashed #63: Review of the restaurant reviews
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Smashed Down Under Pt 2: Sydney days 1-3
Smashed on tour in Australia
Jan 9
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Smashed Down Under Pt 1: Getting there
or How Not to Write a Travel Feature
Nov 25, 2025
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Smashed Special: Chef Isaac McHale on a Plate
A Culinary Life in Five Dishes
Nov 13, 2025
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Smashed Special: Sam Carter of Restaurant 22 On a Plate
A culinary life in five dishes
Oct 31, 2025
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Smashed Live #3 The 90s Restaurant Revolution with Andrew Turvil
A recording from Andy Lynes's live video
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