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Yes, he's one of the very few great artists living today.

Knowing Herzog, the dinner could be out in the open. In the backyard, or any clearing surrounded by woods. I'd like such a place as well.
Restaurants can be noisy and distracting sometimes!

Wow I love this idea. Out in the open with nature. That is very peaceful and personally I find that a lot better than restaurant settings. I like the point you brought up here about restaurants being noisy because that can definitely be the case.