01Bodum prepares fjord shrimps in the kitchen of his Danish home
02The house in the fishing village of Munkerup
03Well-equipped kitchen
04French Chardonnay
05Pickled, fried herring smørrebrød
06Peeled fjord shrimps
07Crab salad smørrebrød
Jørgen Bodum is the 60-year-old CEO of the kitchenware company that bears his name. A Swiss resident, he gets his kicks from freshly peeled shrimps and a dip in the ocean when he makes it back to his native Denmark.
Issue 60
Turkish photographer Ara Güler has always found eating a bit of a distraction but he found time to sit down for a meal with Monocle.
Issue 31
The almighty Master Shibatayama, a former Grand Champion sumo wrestler, chooses a traditional Japanese restaurant in Shinjuku for his Last Meal. He runs a sumo school in Tokyo and is the author of several books on regional…
Issue 35
For Alain Ducasse's 'last meal', the Michelin-starred chef and famed restauranteur pays tribute to Monaco and the restaurant that sealed his reputation. He's also used to contemplating his demise. In 1984 he survived a…
Issue 57
Architect Isay Weinfeld would go all out, eating all his favourite unhealthy treats for his ‘last meal’. For the starter he’d visit a family restaurant full of character, moving on to the Fasano hotel for his main, followed…
Issue 61
A restaurant in central Hamburg has been pleasing guests with its homely cooking for more than 20 years.
Issue 51
Going out in Sydney just got even better with new upstarts including a bike shop-cum-espresso outlet and a tequila bar.
Issue 44
Renowned ceramic artist Edmund de Waal chooses an Italian restaurant in London’s Soho neighbourhood for his ‘last meal’. He’s fascinated by the visual experience of eating and at his alloted restaurant the food comes tapas…
Issue 61
Think you’ve got the measure of the Haribo gummy bear? Think again. Behind that loveable face is a company that buys out rivals and takes its competitors to court. And we bet you didn’t know what country he’s from…
Issue 37
Claus Meyer, writer, food campaigner and part-time vinegar maker, shows us his favourite food haunts around Frederiksberg, a unique municipality in the heart of the Danish capital.
Issue 54
Quick-witted adman George Lois shares his philosophy on advertising, creative sustenance and the perfect last meal.
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Ann Curry, news anchor on NBC’s *Today*, chose the UN Delegates Dining Room as the setting for her last meal and testament. Curry’s expertise in the field has earned her a reputation for humanitarian journalism, as well as…
Issue 8
The changing face of the office lunch in Mumbai, a foodie's haven in Turin, and Hermès takes to the skies.
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