27 May 2022
Episode 528
30 minutes
We head to the World Economic Forum in Davos to find out what is happening in the Alpine town’s kitchens during the huge event. Also in the programme: how Ivan Orkin became one of the world’s best ramen experts, plus the week’s biggest food and drink news.
27 May 2022
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The Davos Menu
Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo visits the kitchens in Davos to find out what the Alpine village is serving to world leaders at the World Economic Forum.
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The week’s top food and drink headlines.
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Ivan Ramen
Ivan Orkin, founder of Ivan Ramen, on how his ramen shops became a hit both in Tokyo and New York.
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