Food & Drink
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A song for supper
A shy teenager from an island off Rotterdam, Anton Corbijn only felt confident behind a camera. He has since befriended many subjects, including U2, and invited us for lunch in The Hague.
Deli vision
Francesco Armandola’s Milan delicatessen opened in 1948. Now run by his son Giorgio, the shop continues to champion food with clear provenance, prioritising family-run firms above all else.
Dead simple
Tokyo-based design guru Kenya Hara advises companies, including Muji, on their aesthetic direction. He also runs his own design institute and collaborates with designers. Here, he describes his last meal.
Do not disturb
One year on and we’ve raided enough hotel minibars to sink a Stena Liner. We think it’s time for the hospitality industry to take stock on the stock take.
Ancestral spirits
China's bai jiu is the drink of choice for sealing business deals. Though its flavour is an acquired taste, major players like LVMH and Diageo are now investing in the potent spirit.
Tough nut to crack
The European nut market is worth over €8bn but consumption is low. Now Al Rifai, the Lebanese ‘Rolls-Royce of nut companies’, is expanding into this underdeveloped market from a new Swedish HQ.
Big cheese
Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post, is a knowledgeable observer of US politics. Born in Greece and a Cambridge graduate, she chose Toscana in Los Angeles for her last meal.
Ration nation
CNN’s man in Baghdad, Michael Ware, is one of few western journalists to have reported from insurgent camps. We met him in Paris where he selected the Thai restaurant Asian for his last meal.
