Michelin chef's menu is out-of-this-world

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For years Danish chef Rasmus Munk has wowed diners with experimental meal experiences at Alchemist, the restaurant that has earned him two Michelin stars. Now he's taking his unique approach beyond the bounds of earth, offering six guests a fine dining experience from the edge of space.


Ever since humans have travelled to space the question of what and how to eat has been a particular challenge.
Function and nutrition have been the priority, meaning space food doesn't have a reputation for being particularly tasty.
The first man in space, cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, squeezed beef and liver paste into his mouth from an aluminium tube.
Thanks to technological advancements, things have improved since then.
Here's NASA astronaut Megan McArthur in 2022, telling America's Test Kitchen she enjoys a range of foods at the International Space Station, including including cous-cous, oatmeal and chicken fajitas

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