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My Last Meal: Adman about town— New York
Preface
Quick-witted adman George Lois shares his philosophy on advertising, creative sustenance and the perfect last meal.
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01Lois did campaigns for The Four Seasons
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02Grill Room, Four Seasons, New York
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03Mies van der Rohe-designed building
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04Logo that’s also on the restaurant’s plates
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05Sous chef preparing nigiri sushi
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06Assistant manager Ivan Matteoni
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07Dover sole with key lime sauce
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08Risotto with white truffles
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09Lois with stage curtain painted by Picasso
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