2024 | DINNER 4 – A FEAST FOR THE AGES.

Aging is a journey we all share, yet it often remains shrouded in stigma and silence. Inspired by a conversation with someone twice our age, we delved into the evolution of the body, perceptions, and generational dynamics. This dinner was designed to spark a meaningful exploration of aging through the lenses of food, conversation, and shared experience.

Are you facing challenges with your physical health or energy? Have you felt a sense of loss or identity shift as your children grew up and moved out? What challenges do older adults face in maintaining intimacy and sexual health? How can we create a safe space to discuss death and dying openly? Have you or someone close to you struggled with fertility? Have you experienced or witnessed age discrimination? How comfortable are you discussing menopause or hormonal changes? How can we celebrate aging rather than fear it?

The evening unfolded at Mosaic, a warm and elegant venue that reflected the passage of time with its modern yet timeless ambiance. The centerpiece, a carefully crafted edible harvest, evolved throughout the evening, symbolizing the natural progression of life. Vibrant greens slowly gave way to dried, delicate elements, creating a visual representation of time’s journey.

We crafted a five-course menu, each dish narrating a chapter in the story of aging:

Youth: A vibrant and fresh creation capturing the energy and curiosity of teenage years.
Adolescence: A playful, rebellious dish symbolizing the transformations of young adulthood.
Adulthood: Rich and layered, mirroring the complexity of responsibility and growth.
Maturity: A thoughtful, balanced dish reflecting depth and wisdom.
Elderhood: A sweet ending in shape of a simple yet profound conclusion, embracing the beauty and simplicity of life’s later stages.

Each course wasn’t just a dish—it was a story, opening the door to conversations that intertwined the act of eating with the emotional exploration of aging.

Throughout the evening, carefully crafted questions guided the conversation, allowing guests to reflect and share openly.The questions not only broke down taboos but also offered new perspectives on how we view and celebrate the aging process.
The experience resonated deeply with guests, sparking reflections that extended beyond the dinner table. Guests shared how the evening encouraged them to confront stereotypes, explore personal stories, and rethink how they approach aging. Many described the event as transformative, saying it inspired meaningful conversations with loved ones in the days that followed.

A special thank you to Polly, whose non-alcoholic beverages elevated the evening. Their exquisite and refined flavors paired beautifully with the menu, enhancing the sensory and thematic experience of the night.

This dinner wasn’t just about food—it was an exploration of time, identity, and the narratives we attach to aging. By breaking taboos and fostering open dialogue, we created a space where guests could connect, reflect, and celebrate the richness of life’s journey.

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2023 | DINNER 2 – HARD TO DIGEST.

we hosted this second culinary experience within the und.wieder gallery that we have redecorated for the occasion. The topic was kinda hard to digest. Our aim with “digest” was to talk, eat and bring awareness around the topic of Irritable Bowel Syndrome like the Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitisa. A topic close to our heart and gut, touching people in our close surrounding and beyond.

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2023 | DINNER 1 – TABOOSTIFY YOURSELF.

the first taboo dinner took place where everything started: in cologne, germany. in the most marvellous room, witchlandia, surrounded by crystal and great atmosphere. this dinner aimed to gather almost-like stranger people around a table to exchange about taboos, in general.

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2024 | DINNER 4 – A FEAST FOR THE AGES.

Aging is a journey we all share, yet it often remains shrouded in stigma and silence. Inspired by a conversation with someone twice our age, we delved into the evolution of the body, perceptions, and generational dynamics. This dinner was designed to spark a meaningful exploration of aging through the lenses of food, conversation, and shared experience.

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2024 | DINNER 5 – NOURISHMENT FOR THE MIND

Mental health touches all of us, yet it often hides in the shadows, wrapped in stigma or discomfort. For this Dinner, we wanted to change that. Inspired by conversations within our community, we crafted an evening that brought mental health to the table—literally and figuratively. It was a space to reflect, connect, and explore the complexities of our minds together.

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2024 | DINNER 6 – TO BE SUSTAINABLY GROUNDED.

The environment is everywhere—woven into the fabric of our lives and yet so often avoided in deeper conversations. For this dinner, we chose to explore the Earth with intimacy and curiosity, creating a space where guests could reflect on their role in its future. In a world filled with noise, we wanted to bring the focus back to the quiet urgency of our planet’s story.

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2023 | DINNER 3 – SEX. SELF.

sex. what a broad topics. their is the personal part of sex, sexualities, the “bad” part of sex… focus on such a topic is much required. hence, as a first facette of this topic, we chose to focus on the “sex, self” part. our own relation with sex as a practice, as an instrument, as a relation.

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