The child labourer who became a star of Mexico's food scene
Top chef 鈥楩ast Eddie鈥� was deported from the US twice and served time in prison before making a success of his life. Eduardo Garcia is now one of the world's best restauranteurs.
The celebrated chef, nicknamed 鈥楩ast Eddie鈥�, began picking fruit as an undocumented child in the US. He was deported having served time in prison for selling drugs - after turning himself in. Eduardo Garcia tells Saskia Edwards how he went on to become one of the most successful Mexican restauranteurs. A shorter version of this interview was first broadcast on 25th February 2021.
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Presenter and producer: Saskia Edwards
Picture and credit: Eduardo Garcia
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