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Corby Kummer
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Executive Director, Food and Society, The Aspen Institute
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By Corby Kummer| AIR MAIL Verified It was perhaps inevitable. Ten years after Philippe Masson forcibly took over La Grenouille—the Midtown New York restaurant of infinite charm, grace, and floral beauty—from his older brother, Charles, a closing notice was posted to Instagram just one week before the restaurant’s annual summer holiday was to end on September 19
By Corby Kummer| AIR MAIL Verified “The best restaurant is the restaurant where I am best known.” The truism has been variously attributed, but it was the operating principle of Charles Masson during the roughly four decades he made La Grenouille a celebratory spot for any occasion. La Grenouille was a place of surpassing elegance and beauty—but never snobbery. I say “was” because, though it still exists, La Grenouille bears little more than a passing resemblance to what it was
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The Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1949, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and a significant presence in Aspen, Colorado. Its mission is to drive change through dialogue, leadership, and action, addressing critical global challenges. The Institute fosters leadership based on enduring values and provides a nonpartisan platform for informed discussions. The Aspen Institute offers a variety of programs, including dialogue and leadership seminars, policy studies, and educational initiatives. These programs engage leaders from various sectors to discuss pressing issues and develop actionable insights. The organization collaborates with government officials, business leaders, educational institutions, and civil society organizations to promote dialogue and address economic and social challenges. In 2023, the Aspen Institute reported a revenue of $232 million, reflecting its strong operational presence and commitment to leadership development and public policy.
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