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Objects Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World by Christina Makris
Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World by Christina Makris
£28
This brilliant book by art collector and patron of the RA and the Tate, Christina Makris, takes you on a whistlestop tour of 25 of the best art restaurants around the world, from New York to Hong Kong. Alongside celebrated arty hangouts like the Colombe d’Or and Chateau La Coste, you’ll travel to lesser-known gems such as Cairo’s Abou el Sid and the Gunton Arms in Norwich. It’s no surprise that Aesthetic Dining is a delicious feast, with juicy anecdotes from celebrated chefs, restaurateurs and artists, including Vik Muniz, Julian Schnabel and Tracey Emin, as well as enticing imagery of the art in situ. A delightful meeting of great art and memorable food, it is an ideal gift for the style-conscious foodie in your life.