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Food & Drink

Andrey Kurkov

Ukrainian author Andrey Kurkov is a master of dark comedies. For his last meal, he takes us to his local Kiev haunt, Jungle Cat, for some traditional Georgian cuisine.

  • Issue #41
  • 7 min read
Andrey Kurkov
Architecture

Isay Weinfeld

For his ‘last meal’, architect Isay Weinfeld would go all out on his favourite unhealthy treats. He’d start at a characterful family restaurant, moving on to the Fasano hotel for his main.

  • Issue #57
  • 6 min read
Isay Weinfeld at Fasano hotel
Business

Lapo Elkann

Lapo Elkann, founder of lifestyle brand Italia Independent, prefers rustic, simple Italian food. He’d have his last meal at Sant’Eustorgio because of its picturesque location and comfort food.

  • Issue #53
  • 6 min read
Lapo Elkann
Food & Drink

Deborah Voigt

Leading soprano Deborah Voigt chooses the suitably breath-taking lakeside Boathouse restaurant in Central Park for her imaginary last meal.

  • Issue #50
  • 8 min read
Deborah Voigt
Film

Feeding John Malkovich

The Hollywood actor, director and fashion designer shares his ‘last meal’ in a restaurant built into the rocks near his home in Provence.

  • Issue #48
  • 8 min read
Feeding John Malkovich
Food & Drink

Edmund de Waal

Ceramic artist Edmund de Waal chooses London’s Bocca di Lupo for his ‘last meal’. Fascinated by the visual experience of eating, he enjoys the tapas-style food, which allows him to use his hands.

  • Issue #44
  • 5 min read
Edmund de Waal
Culture

Creature Comforts

Fashion stylist Sonya Park is happy to have her last meal on her own. As she ponders the road ahead, she wants the simple, homely food of her favourite restaurant in Japan.

  • Issue #42
  • 6 min read
Sonya Park
Art

Don and Mera Rubell

Influential art collectors Don and Mera Rubell have always dared to sample untested artists – and they have the same fearless attitude to food. But what dish would they choose for their final repast?

  • Issue #40
  • 7 min read
Don and Mera Rubell
Food & Drink

Gianni Riotta

Gianni Riotta, editor-in-chief of business newspaper ‘Il Sole 24 Ore’, would invite all his loved ones to a Sicilian feast for his ‘last meal’.

  • Issue #37
  • 7 min read
Gianni Riotta

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