"I went to Noma and interviewed René (Redzepi). We were talking about art and food but the restaurant was closed. Everybody asked me how was the food, what did you eat - and he basically gave me some marmite. The best marmite I've ever had." - David Shrigley This is the definitive guide to Art Restaurants - a new way to appreciate food. Christina Makris, collector of art and a Patron of The Tate and RA, takes the reader on a tour of 25 of the world's greatest art restaurants, from New York to Hong Kong and Cairo to London. Makris traces their stories, details the art highlights, and meets artists, restaurateurs and chefs including Mark Hix, Vik Muniz, Julian Schnabel and Tracy Emin. A captivating guide to where great art and memorable food meet. AUTHOR: Christina Makris works in private equity. She has a PhD in philosophy, is a Patron of the Tate and the Royal Academy, and collects art. SELLING POINTS: . For the first time, a global guide to the Art Restaurant - a place where great art and memorable food meet . Interviews with chefs, restaurateurs and artists, including Tracey Emin, Mark Hix and Julian Schnabel . Richly illustrated with images of the art in its context 50 colour, 10 b/w illustrations