The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein

For decades, photographer Simon Upton has documented just about every home you can imagine, from the ultra-gilded manors of Britain to the contemporary homes in California, for magazines such as Vogue and Architectural Digest. What connects them are his portraits, which capture figures like the Duchess of Devonshire or Jane Fonda, all while they’re perfectly at ease—perhaps signaling something about the rooms and gardens that surround them. On this episode, Dan speaks with Upton about his first big assignment in The World of Interiors, what day-to-day life is like on his farm in Devon, England, his new book, Simon Upton: A-Z Interiors (Rizzoli), and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the most daring chefs of today, Dominique Crenn is a force in the world of food who has pushed the boundaries of innovative cuisine and challenged the industry’s conventions. On this episode, Chef Crenn tells Dan about her upbringing in France, what she learned from chef Jeremiah Tower, breaking the glass ceiling in food, what she looks for in ambitious young chefs, her latest culinary adventure with Les Bateaux Belmond, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interior designer Andre Mellone has become the go-to designer in New York for the well-heeled, known for his fashion-forward blend of raw style and modernist rigor. On this episode, the Brazilian-born talent talks to Dan about memories of his father, the celebrated product designer Oswaldo Mellone, landing his first job with Robert A.M. Stern, making the leap from architecture to interior design, the thinking behind his new collection with Nordic Knots, his advice for the next generation, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 16th season premier, Dan speaks with the beloved designer Dries Van Noten. After presenting his last fashion collection in 2024, the Belgian impresario has begun a thrilling new adventure with his Fondazione Dries Van Noten in Venice. The pair discuss how this new chapter in his life came to pass, why he titled his first show “The Only True Protest Is Beauty,” why teaching appreciation for craft is so important across generations, and more. This interview is also featured in the fall 2026 print issue of The Grand Tourist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 15th season finale, Dan speaks with a household name in the world of food and dining: Wolfgang Puck. Through his restaurants, celebrity clientele, books, TV appearances, and fresh takes on various cuisine traditions, this chef has made an enormous impact on how we think about cooking and eating out. The pair speak about the chef’s challenging youth and start to the business, how he injected a new sense of style into the LA dining scene (especially with Spago), his plans for the future, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.