The Weight of the Roux Name | Emily Roux & Diego Ferrari

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15th April 2026
The Staff Canteen

The Weight of the Roux Name | Emily Roux & Diego Ferrari

Emily Roux and Diego Ferrari talk about the weight of the Roux name, building Caractère in London, and creating a restaurant identity of their own. This is a story about legacy, pressure, standards and a new era.

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