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Steven Pinker

A defiantly large steak – and all the trimmings – in an old-school Williamsburg enclave would provide sustenance for the psychology professor and author’s final musings.

  • Issue #114
  • 4 min read
Steven Pinker
Entertaining

Hiroshi Sugimoto

Renowned Japanese photographic artist Hiroshi Sugimoto discusses his love of food, from tempura to puffer fish. He shares his culinary journey, his own cooking, and why his last meal wouldn't involve any food.

  • Issue #111
  • 5 min read
Hiroshi Sugimoto
Industry

Alain de Botton

The author holds forth on his memories of dire boarding-school dinners, sentimental reveries of his native Switzerland and the citrus fruit that he considers to be worthy of devotion.

  • Issue #108
  • 5 min read
Alain de Botton
Food & Drink

Hala Gorani

The anchor and intrepid correspondent for CNN International on the culture and civility that define her Syrian heritage.

  • Issue #101
  • 5 min read
Illustration of people sharing food at a casual outdoor gathering with bunting decorations.
Media

Olivier Royant

We meet ‘Paris Match’ editor in chief Olivier Royant at Café de l’Homme to talk journalism, James Ellroy and the joys of crêpes.

  • Issue #97
  • 7 min read
Olivier Royant
Food & Drink

Paolo Sorrentino

For Italian film director Paolo Sorrentino, cooking is something to save for old age. Eating, however, he loves to do – especially if it involves a bowl of pasta.

  • Issue #96
  • 7 min read
Paolo Sorrentino
Hospitality

Nobu Matsuhisa

Nobu Matsuhisa's musings on the passion and perseverance that have been keys to his success. We sit down with the renowned chef in Miami for his Last Meal.

  • Issue #90
  • 7 min read
Nobu Matsuhisa
Culture

Isabel Allende

Renowned Chilean novelist Isabel Allende enjoys dishes that ignite her imagination.

  • Issue #84
  • 6 min read
Isabel Allende
Food & Drink

Cecil Balmond

Acclaimed engineer, architect and writer Cecil Balmond discusses his love of food, his mother’s cooking and why one last meal would never satisfy.

  • Issue #83
  • 6 min read
Cecil Balmond

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