The Mandela Burger

Published October 31, 2009 by Rachel Laudan

“What about, God forbid, a Mandela Burger?   As his legend has grown ever larger, Mandela has been faced with all of these situations. (The Mandela Burger — 200 grams of beef, topped with salad, tomato, cheddar cheese, and accompanied by fries and a choice of guacamole, salsa or jalapeos — costs a whopping $24 at Caf Mandela in Copenhagen.)”

The rest of the story–more about how burgers are just one part of the co-optation of Nelson Mandela’s name than about food per se–here.

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