The Menu: Recent Episodes
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Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.
Mexican chef Enrique Olvera on his new book, ‘Sunny Days, Taco Nights’. Plus: Guy de Launey tells us how Slovenia is championing orange wines and we meet Brazilian chef Alessandra Montagne in Paris.
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We’re journeying to New England to taste one of the region’s most delicious delicacies, high milk-fat ice cream. Here, Jessica Bridger tells us about why the treat is so important.
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From Italian lemons to American zucchini, we stock our cupboards with the sunny ingredients that speak of the season – and cook a fresh recipe with beetroot greens.
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We're heading to Amsterdam's southern neighbourhood of De Pijp. This bohemian area is filled with an abundance of charming old-school pubs, vibrant eateries and lively bars. Here Jad Salfiti takes us on a tour.
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Fernando Augusto Pacheco joins us for a global discussion on sandwiches. Then: we head to Denmark for smørrebrød. Plus: A taste of Emilia Romagna with the piadina.
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We’re staying hyper local this week as we wander across the road from Midori House in Marylebone to meet acclaimed chef Angela Hartnett at her latest edition of Cafe Murano.
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We speak to José Pizarro about the Iberian peninsula’s best flavours. Then: Michael Booth gets the scoop on delicious Danish ice cream with Hansens. Plus: Maisie Ringer hops aboard London’s culinary canalboats.
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We’re heading to Canada’s cottage country, Muskoka. Dining options are diverse, from private chefs to local bakeries, and the culinary scene is rooted in local produce. Here, Mandy Sinclair takes us on a tour.
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We celebrate modern flavour heroes with Gurdeep Loyal. Then: the secret to long-lasting success with Rossella, a family-run Italian restaurant from the 1960s. Plus: we meet Mikael Jasin, Indonesia’s star barista.
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We’re heading to Lille in northern France, where the cobbled streets, vibrant markets and historic architecture showcase a unique blend of French and Flemish culture. Here, Monocle’s Flynn Symonds takes us on a tour.
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The trio behind London’s Trullo tell us how they turned their restaurant into a stalwart. Plus: we rediscover a Finnish heritage recipe and head to Bordeaux to unpack its historic relationship with Britain.
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We’re heading to Sa Pa in the northwest of Vietnam. Its cooler climate, verdant mountain vistas and delicious local delicacies make it a popular holiday spot. Here, Lily Austin explores.
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A taste of Chilean cuisine at a new London opening Mareida. Plus: Lucy Hyslop explores the businesses honouring First Nations cooking in Canada and Natalie Whittle on her book dedicated to crisps, ‘Crunch’.
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Renowned for its medieval architecture and its status as one of the European Union’s de-facto capitals, Strasbourg is also a culinary destination in its own right. Jad Salfiti takes us to the best spots.
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Jimi Famurewa on how he went from being a picky eater to a restaurant critic. Then: we take a seat at Helsinki’s newest ‘omakase’ spot. Plus: we toast our Wine of the Month.
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We’re heading to the northeastern edges of Bucharest and to Piata Obor – a sprawling market that has been a cornerstone of life in the city for centuries. Monocle’s Laura Kramer takes us on a tour.
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Chiara Rimella’s ode to an Italian roadside classic, Autogrill. Then we find out what’s taking off on Portland’s airport menus. Plus: a taste of golden-era-of-travel glamour at New York’s Grand Central Oyster Bar.
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Bologna is renowned for its culinary offerings, including regional specialities such lasagne, tagliatelle and tortellini. Here, contributor Dany Mitzman takes a tour of the city’s historic market neighbourhood, Quadrilatero, with Cesarine.
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We hear what it takes to launch an independent food brand with Northern Pasta Co. Then: Chiara Rimella shops for Senegalese delicacies at L’Epicerie in Dakar. Plus: New York-based Apollo Bagels in Copenhagen.
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Angelica Jopson heads to Cape Town’s coastline to sample the culinary delights on offer in Kalk Bay, a fishing village nestled between mountain and sea.
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We speak to Maryam Jillani about her extensive cookbook on Pakistani cuisine. Then: we get a taste of juicy spot prawns in Vancouver and sip on cocktails at Singapore’s acclaimed Jigger & Pony.
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Copenhagen hosted the seventh MAD Symposium last week, uniting chefs, farmers and restaurateurs to explore ways of improving the food sector. This year’s theme is “Build to Last”. Michael Booth tells us more.
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Millie Tsukagoshi Lagares on opening the door to the Japanese home kitchen in her new book, ‘Umai’. Then: this year’s London Coffee Festival and we pop the cork on our wine of the month.
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New York is known for its Italian food but changing demographics have introduced other thriving cuisines. Charlie Bell heads to the Belmont area of the Bronx where authentic Italian-American food continues to shine.
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An episode dedicated to Ukrainian food. We speak to Sydney-based Anastasia Zolotarev about her new book, bread as a symbol of resistance and Manhattan restaurant Veselka.
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Lars Bevanger heads to the town of Ialysos on Rhodes to delight in the island’s rich food and drink culture, which is coloured by its Italian history and proximity to the Levant.
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Xanthe Ross tells us about her new book, Stay for Supper. Then: we explore the world of wild garlic and meet the founder of German wine collective, Wein Goutte.
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Recently, London's Bethnal Green has blossomed , with chic wine bars and coffee roasters cropping up to sit alongside the typical East-end pubs and pie shops. Here, Valentina Venelli takes us on a tour.
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We’re serving up a three-course feast as we delve into the nostalgic pull of the prawn cocktail. Then, we tuck into a steaming bowl of pasta and lay on something sweet from Indonesia to finish.
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Somerset is known for its idyllic countryside and rolling hills. In recent years, however, the English county has become a culinary hotspot. Here, Monica Lillis takes us to the best outposts, old and new.
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We meet the entrepreneurs taking Indian drinks beyond the country’s borders. Then: we taste some green jewels at a pistachio farm in the south of France and pick our Wine of the Month.
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City-nudging Surry Hills was once the industrial hub of Sydney’s rag trade but now it’s home to flotillas of cafés, restaurants, wine bars and hotels. Tamara Thiessen takes us on a tour.
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The recovery of the culinary industry in LA, McDonald’s regional variations in ‘McAtlas’ and a slow approach to food at Heckfield Place.
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Originally a European-inspired enclave for the upper and middle classes, Mexico City’s tree-lined Colonia Roma district has survived earthquakes and been reinvented through artistic movements. Today it offers a diverse range of culinary experiences showcasing the best that the nation has to offer, from blue-corn quesadillas to specialist Mexican coffee. Verity de Cala meets the people behind the area’s street-food shops and cafés.
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It’s the beginning of the Easter weekend for those who celebrate, so what better time to indulge in an episode dedicated to chocolate. We speak to the founder of Knoops, the brand championing hot chocolate as an everyday drink. Then: Monocle’s Michael Booth meets award-winning Danish chocolatier Mikkel Friis-Holm. Plus: we unwrap the latest Easter-egg trends with Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco.
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We’re heading to the rolling hills of southern Tuscany, where regenerative food and wine practices are flourishing among ancient landscapes. Monocle contributor Issabella Orlando takes us on a tour of Val d’Orcia, where heritage crops are cultivated with a deep respect for tradition, biodiversity and the land itself. Here, she meets the stewards of a region whose roots run deep and whose yields speak for themselves.
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We meet Noma’s Carolyne Lane to hear about the Copenhagen institution’s new bean-roasting venture, Noma Kaffe. Then: we sit down with acclaimed barista Celeste Wong to find out why there are dozens of recipes to try when you’re after the perfect cup. Plus: we check in at Man Met Bril Koffie Hotel in Rotterdam.
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We’re looking at a slice of history this week in the shape of Lee Lee’s Baked Goods, which has been serving New Yorkers for nearly 40 years. It’s the story of Alvin Lee Smalls, known as Lee Lee, and the changing face of the iconic Harlem neighbourhood. Lee Lee joins Charlie Bell to speak about his life’s work.
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We sample a morsel of Bahrain’s mouthwatering cuisine with Noor Murad as we flick through her new book, ‘Lugma’. Also in the programme: Poppy Damon heads to the Little Purity diner in Brooklyn to unpack whether the spaces still hold the same community spirit. Plus: Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff sips on some sahti, Finland’s oldest ale.
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China’s far southwestern province of Yunnan is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the country’s finest wine producers, though its winemaking history goes back more than a hundred years. Monocle’s Tom Webb visited the recently opened Songtsam Cizhong Lodge, where the region’s viticulture began, to find out how its history is being preserved and shared with the world.
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We’re very much in spring mode this week for an episode dedicated to a specific slice of the colour wheel: green. We meet author and food writer Samuel Goldsmith to discuss his new title, ‘The Frozen Peas Cookbook’. Then: we trace the growing popularity of matcha around the world with Twiggy Yeung. Plus: we crown our ‘verde’ Wine of the Month.
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The southern French city of Aix-en-Provence is swamped by tourists in the summer, and is visited by art enthusiasts year-round thanks to its connection to Cezanne. But what about food lovers? With the help of local food guide Thomas Garcin, our correspondent Michael Booth takes us to the spots that you won’t want to miss.
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We island-hop in the Caribbean with author Keshia Sakarah to learn all about her new book, ‘Caribe: A Caribbean Cookbook with History’, and the specificity of the region’s cuisine. Also in the programme: Hannah Lucinda Smith is in Damascus to taste some of the city’s renowned shawarma. Plus: Monocle’s Mae-Li Evans meets Jenny Lau to get ‘An A-Z of Chinese Food: (Recipes Not Included)’.
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We’re heading to Manila’s Chinatown, Binondo, a chaotic enclave of the city that’s as renowned for its vibrant cultural heritage as its delicious food. Hanna Pham takes us on a tour to try out the best Chinese-Filipino fare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We delve into the world of dairy – the creamiest, most delicious of food groups. First, we look into the revived popularity of cow’s milk, then Emma Nelson visits France’s first museum dedicated to cheese. Plus: Aarti Betigeri samples Australian butter brand Pepe Saya.
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Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff takes us on a tour of Helsinki’s Töölö neighbourhood, home to traditional neighbourhood bistros frequented by local families, as well as new eateries, where ambitious young chefs seek to leave their mark on the city’s vibrant dining scene.
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We’re starting off in South London with Rex De Guzman, the founder of Filipino barbecue spot Turo Turo. Also in the programme: Monocle contributor Lucy Hyslop heads to Burdock & Co in Vancouver to find out how the team are transforming their produce’s bioelectric charge into a dinner soundtrack. Plus: Monocle sub-editor and in-house wine expert, Chloé Lake, picks her wine of the month.
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We’re northbound to the arctic city of Tromsø in Norway. Here, Monocle’s Oslo correspondent, Lars Bevanger, takes us on a culinary journey which, despite its snow and far-flung location, offers up a selection of international eateries as well as traditional fare.
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We sit down with Richard Hart, one of the world’s most celebrated bakers, to find out about the true joy of making the perfect loaf. Also on the programme: Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff sits down with pioneer of New Nordic cuisine, Peeter Pihel, in Tallinn.
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We’re heading to Madrid to wander through one of the Spanish capital’s most delectable open secrets. Hidden in the plain sight of the city centre, the Mostenses Municipal Market has been overlooked by local authorities for years. But this has created a ripe opportunity for diaspora communities from Asia and Latin America to eagerly snap up once-ailing stalls. Mixing entrepreneurial flair with a melting pot of exotic ingredients, the market is now a sizzling array of mini-eateries featuring flavours from Peru, Ecuador and China. Our man in Madrid, Liam Aldous, introduces us to the gastronomic fusion known as “Chifa”, a heady mix that has turned the surrounding area into Europe’s first, albeit unofficial, “Chifa Town”.
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We speak to restaurateur Amy Poon about the legacy of her parents’ iconic Chinese eatery, Poon’s Wontoneria, in London. Also on the programme: we head to Finland to investigate how increasing global prices are affecting the nation’s claim to drinking the most cups of coffee per capita. Plus: Chloé Lake speaks to wine expert Sunny Hodge about his new book encouraging us to look at wine from a more scientific angle.
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We’re staying local today and heading to London’s charming South Kensington. From quaint coffee shops, steaming bowls of pho and vibrant farmers’ markets, this corner of west London provides some of the city’s best culinary offerings. Monocle’s Hassan Anderson takes us on a tour.
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We journey down the banks of the Danube to get a taste of Eastern European cuisine with Romanian food writer Irina Georgescu. Plus: Paige Reynolds heads to Leydi, a new Turkish opening in London and Maisie Ringer explores the revival of absinthe.
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We’re heading to Greece’s second city, Thessaloniki. This offbeat metropolis on the Aegean coast has a rich gastronomic identity thanks to its diverse history at the crossroads of east and west. In 2021, its culinary prowess was recognised by Unesco as a “City of Gastronomy” within its Creative Cities Network. Join Monocle’s Claudia Jacob on a tour of this colourful and compact city that’s sure to slake your appetite.
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This week we’re appreciating the effects that time has on some of our favourite dishes and ingredients. We sit down with Ryan Walker, head of fermentation at zero-waste restaurant Silo, in London. Then: Angelica Jopson leaves things to simmer and explores the timeless appeal of soup. Plus: our in-house wine expert, Chloé Lake, picks her well-aged wine of the month.
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We’re heading to Sydney, one of the world’s most multicultural hubs. The Harbour City’s diversity is reflected in its vibrant selection of global restaurants, cafes and bars. Here, Monocle contributor Adam Hancock takes us to Little Portugal in Sydney’s Inner West to learn more about its Portuguese diaspora and their delicious cuisine.
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We meet Diana Militski, the founder of Kinkally, a restaurant in London championing a modern approach to Georgian cuisine. Then: Michael Booth is at Europe’s biggest food-supplier trade fair in Lyon to get a preview of the industry this year. Plus: we head to Sweden to hear about chef Daniel Berlin’s Scandinavian comeback.
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We’re hitting the Italian Alps and the small hamlet of Alagna Valsesia at the foot of the Monte Rosa massif. Though Monocle’s Lars Bevanger keeps returning here to ski, what’s equally tempting are the region’s delicious wine and cuisine. Here, he takes us on a tour of the Alpine town.
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We speak to the man whose passion for cooking with fire has been fuelling one of the world’s best restaurants – Burnt Ends in Singapore. Also on the programme: we trace the journey of Hong Kong noodles to London and speak to the Croatian author translating literature into enticing recipes.
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This week we wander the canals of De Baarsjes in west Amsterdam. With an abundance of specialty cafés, bakeries and global culinary outposts, this area of the Netherlands’ capital is fast becoming the preferred choice of gastronomically inclined visitors. Ilze Vitola takes us on a tour.
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It’s only natural to spend time reflecting on your habits at the beginning of the new year – and that includes eating and drinking too. In this episode we speak to the author tracing the philosophy of food systems around the world and drop in to a mocktail bar in Canada. Plus: we sit down with the Danish “gastrophysicist” on a mission to get the country to eat more greens.
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We head to Lagos in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, a busy summer-tourist destination known for its golden beaches and limestone cliffs. Here, in the quieter months, Angelica Jopson takes us for a walk through town in search of the best spots to enjoy the local cuisine’s delicious simplicity.
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We meet author Ben Mims to flick through his new book, ‘Crumbs’, which traces the history of cookies and biscuits from around the world. Also in the programme, Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff is in Tallinn to try a newly opened Dagestani restaurant, Kurze. Plus: Elna Nykänen Andersson heads to Stockholm’s Spritmuseum, dedicated to Swedish drinking culture, to learn about depictions of food and drink in Andy Warhol’s artwork.
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Périgueux, capital of the Dordogne department in southwestern France, is renowned for a history that is just as rich as its food. From truffles and walnuts to foie gras and goats cheese, the hallmarks of Périgord cuisine are some of the nation’s most revered and can be found in local marketplaces alongside other delicious delicacies. Against the old town’s medieval and Renaissance backdrop, journalist and travel writer Tamara Thiessen embarks on a tour de taste.
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Monocle’s Chiara Rimella looks back at a delicious 2024.
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Monocle’s Chiara Rimella looks back at a delicious 2024. This week we reflect on our favourite drinking and dining books of the year.
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We celebrate the season with an episode dedicated to the joys of eating in winter. First up, we get the scoop on why a successful London restaurant is expanding into serving up ice cream. Then: we’re in Singapore to learn about the craze for hotpot at this time of year. Plus: we head to Lapland for some fine dining at Tapio.
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We’re heading to Norway’s third-largest city, Trondheim. Also known as the Viking capital, Trondheim boasts abundant culinary traditions, particularly at Christmas time. Monocle’s Oslo correspondent, Lars Bevanger, takes us on a taste-filled tour.
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We’re getting into the festive spirit with an episode dedicated to drinking and dining at Christmas. First up, we bring you a selection of must-have holiday treats from around Europe. Then: George Ruskin sinks his teeth into Lübeck marzipan. Plus: we visit London’s Smithfield Market to learn more about its annual jamboree.
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If you’re thinking of a continental excursion this winter, one place to head for culinary delights is Kraków. This picturesque city is at its best when covered in a thick blanket of snow and what better way to warm up than with a comforting plate of traditional pierogies. Monocle’s Flynn Symonds shows us his favourite spots in the city.
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This week’s episode is dedicated to the art of winemaking. We speak to writer, restaurateur and wine lover, Dan Keeling, about his brand new book, ‘Who’s Afraid of Romanée Conti?’. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Gregory Scruggs heads to Walla Walla, the winemaking hub of Washington state, to learn more about the US’s second largest wine-making region. Then: Monocle sub editor and in-house wine expert, Chloé Lake, crowns her wine of the month.
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When in Rome, there’s no shortage of culinary outposts. But one neighbourhood in particular is known for serving up the city’s best traditional dishes. Monocle’s Lily Austin takes us for a stroll around Testaccio.
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We sit down with Ferhat Dirik, the restaurateur behind London’s Mangal II, to learn what it takes to update a restaurant for a new generation. Also in the programme: we meet Marina Marchese to flick through her new book, ‘The World Atlas of Honey’, and pop open the lid on the sweet stuff.
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We’re heading to the salty shores of the Pacific Northwest, where a town famous for its boat building is also gaining a reputation as a dining destination. Monocle’s Seattle correspondent, Gregory Scruggs, took the ferry over to Port Townsend to find out more.
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We meet some of Scotland’s most exciting culinary creators. First up, co-founder of the acclaimed Inver restaurant, Pam Brunton, provides her take on modern Scottish cuisine and tells us about her new book, ‘Between Two Waters’. Then: we sit down with the head of mixology at Gleneagles to learn how he blends the hotel’s history into his cocktails. Plus: we visit London’s first dedicated Scottish deli.
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We’re back on familiar soil this week as we head to the East London neighbourhood of Dalston. This vibrant slice of the capital is renowned for its hole-in-the-wall coffee shops, high-end wine bars and some of London’s most exciting restaurants. Here, Monocle’s Hanna Pham shows us her favourite spots.
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We flick through culinary magazines and newspapers for an episode entirely dedicated to food in print. First up, we speak to Joseph de Klee, founder of ‘The Pass’, a paper highlighting the best of London’s gastronomic scene. Then: we’re heading to the Finnish newsstands to meet the editor in chief of a long-standing food magazine, ‘Glorian ruoka & vilni’. Plus: Fernando Augusto Pacheco, host of ‘The Stack’ on Monocle Radio, picks out the best in food publishing from around the world.
We head to the ancient city of Cusco in the Peruvian Andes to wander its breathtaking (literally) cobblestone streets, and taste both its traditional delicacies and contemporary cuisine. Here, Monocle’s Elna Schutz takes us on a gastronomic tour of what is considered the oldest living city in the Americas.
This week, we sit down with Mike Davies, the chef at the helm of one of London’s most celebrated gastropubs, The Camberwell Arms, to leaf through his new seasonal cookbook, ‘Cooking for People’. Then, Petri Burtsoff heads to a Luscher & Matiesen winery on the Estonian island of Muhu to taste some of the nation’s unique tipples. Plus: Monocle’s Monica Lillis is in Somerset to learn more about the hotel and country estate that’s committed to the land and local culinary traditions.
We head to Sweden, the home of cinnamon buns, or ‘kanelbullar’, to meet award winning home-cook Lina Walstrom. Monocle’s Tamara Thiessen heads to meet her in Vaxholm to learn how to make this staple Swedish treat.
We leaf through a new cookbook by Tim Anderson dedicated to the cuisine of the Japanese island of Hokkaido. Also in the programme, George Ruskin meets chef Ben Slater to learn about the art of food styling and our in-house wine expert, Chloé Lake, crowns her wine of the month.
Norway’s capital is not to be overlooked if you want a taste of the best that the Nordics have to offer. Much like its people, Oslo’s culinary scene is not brash or showy, so its most notable restaurants and bars can be easy to miss. Here, Monocle’s resident Norwegian, Gunnar Gronlid, helps us uncover some of the city’s best spots.
This week’s episode is dedicated entirely to umami. First up, we sit down with Christopher Beckman, whose new book dives into the history and potency of anchovies. Also on the programme: Monocle’s Canberra correspondent, Aarti Betigeri, tastes Australia’s divisive spread, Vegemite. Plus: we unearth the bountiful possibilities of cooking with fungi with Sam White, executive chef at Fortnum & Mason.
We swap city life for the hilltop town of Taormina in Sicily to soak up the last of the season’s sun. George Ruskin takes us on a tour of this elegant destination’s best culinary spots.
This week, we delve into the pleasure of ice cream whatever the season with founder of Happy Endings, Terri Mercieca. Also in the programme, Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent Michael Booth meets chef and butcher, Michael Museth, at his restaurant and shop, Butcheria, dedicated to delivering high-quality-meat products to the city. Plus: Mae-Li Evans visits a new exhibition at Japan House London, ‘Looks Delicious!’, all about the art of hyper-realistic food replicas in Japan.
Today we’re heading upstream to Hudson, a leafy town north of New York, to sample its culinary delights. Monocle’s Anita Riotta takes us on a tour.
This week, we welcome chef Santiago Lastra back to the studio to discuss his new London opening, Fonda, inspired by Mexico’s laidback eateries. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff meets Finnish chef Sami Tallberg to learn about the transformative flavours of fresh-foraged herbs. Plus: Monica Lillis heads to Lulu\'s, a South London neighbourhood restaurant taking the area’s culinary reputation to the next level.
Today, we’re heading to France’s oldest city, Marseille. Known for its sunshine, sea and saffron, this melting pot of a port town seamlessly blends French, Italian, Mediterranean and North African cooking traditions and rituals. Here, Sarah Grice takes us on a tour of her favourite spots.
This week we whip out jars and bottles for an episode entirely dedicated to condiments. First up, we sit down with the authority on the subject, author Claire Dinhut – also known as Condiment Claire – to talk about her new book. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Gregory Scruggs meets the founders of KariKari Chilli Crisp in Seattle to learn about the global craze for spicy sauces. Plus: Sebastian Stephenson heads to Highbank Orchards to taste its award-winning cider vinegar.
Today, Monocle’s Monica Lillis heads to the leafy suburb of Herne Hill in South London to sample its artisanal bakeries and cafés, sit down at some of the area’s best restaurants and tour its stalwart Sunday market. Take a listen.
This week, we sit down with Alice Lascelles to flick through her new book, ‘The Martini’, and learn why she’s so passionate about this classic cocktail. Also in the programme: Hannah Pham meets with Rebecca Ghim, founder of The Ferm, a London-based fermentary that turns waste products into kimchi. Plus, our wine expert, Chloé Lake, crowns her wine of the month.
On the Balearic isle of Ibiza the summer season is beginning to wind down. The legions of leisure seekers won’t officially dwindle until mid-October, when many of the island’s restaurants head off on their half-year hiatus. Moored in Ibiza Town, Monocle correspondent Liam Aldous has been tucking into the changing face of the port city’s food scene, which is seeing a growing number of restaurants turn into perennial offerings – a development that’s pleasing residents just as much as the tourists.
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We meet Ed McIlory to find out about his new Iberia-inspired opening, Tollington’s, in north London. Also on the programme: Marisa Mazria Katz meets the founders of Ziba, a US-based company that aims to bring the distinctive taste of Afghan fruit and nuts to the world.
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With the leaves beginning to turn golden brown in the Northern Hemisphere, Monocle’s Sana Jumani takes us on a tour of Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, an area renowned for its autumnal fare as well as its varied culinary scene.
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We meet Dan Anton of London’s Lahpet to learn more about his most recent opening, Lahpet Larder, and talk about the appetite for Burmese cuisine. Also on the programme: we’re in Finland to meet the founder of Do Good Brew Co, who tells us about his mission to pair beer with fine dining. Plus: Monocle’s Tomos Lewis heads to Archestratus Books and Foods in Brooklyn, New York.
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Monocle’s Liv Kessler heads to Mendoza, the wine capital of Argentina, to explore the heart of the city’s culinary scene through the lens of its historic food culture.
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This week we sit down with Helena Puolakka and Saku Tuominen of Savoy in Helsinki to learn about their new publishing project. Also: we hear from chef Bleu Tshering Dorji, who is looking to bring Bhutanese cuisine to the world stage. Plus: Chiara Rimella explores the intertwined history of religion and food at Catarina Bistrot in Turin.
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This week we head to the Dublin neighbourhood of Stoneybatter, north of the River Liffey, to sample culinary delights ranging from freshly baked sourdough to authentic Italian fare.
We speak to restauranter David Carter about the inspiration behind his globally minded venues in London. Also on the programme: we learn more about the ethos of Berlin restaurant Kanaan, which was founded by an Israeli and a Palestinian. Plus: our in-house wine expert, Chloé Lake, crowns her wine of the month.
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Mandy Sinclair heads to the Dodgy Dock Restaurant & Bar food market on Grenada in the West Indies to meet some of the nation’s gastronomic pioneers and taste test the local cuisine.
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This week, we meet Cynthia Shanmugalingam, the founder of Sri Lankan Tamil restaurant Rambutan in London’s Borough Market to find out how she brings her memories and voice to the kitchen. Also in the programme, Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff takes to the streets of Helsinki to sample some of the city’s best culinary offerings and we sit down with Amayès Aouli, the head of Wine and Spirits at Bonhams auction house.
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Lithuania might not be the first place that you think of when it comes to gastronomic prowess but its ranking as number one on the World Happiness Index for under-thirties shows the country’s strength as a soft-power player. Here, Monocle’s Lily Austin heads to its capital, Vilnius, to get a taste of its burgeoning culinary scene.
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This week we look at how cooking can reconnect you with your culinary and family heritage. Author and cook Karla Zazueta tells us about the distinctiveness of northern Mexican cuisine and her memories of her childhood in Baja California. Plus, Monocle’s David Plaisant meets Marie Mitchell to gather ingredients for recipes from her highly personal cookbook, ‘Kin’.
If you’re sticking around in Paris after the Olympic Games, drop by the multicultural neighbourhood of Belleville. Monocle’s Claudia Jacob takes us on a tour of her favourite spots.
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We speak to chef Theo Randall to learn about his new cookbook, ‘Verdura, which is dedicated to his penchant for Italian cuisine and cooking with vegetables and Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Nick Curtin and Camilla Hansen of recently reopened fine dining spot, Alouette. Plus: hospitality patron Kurt Zdesar talks to us about the secrets behind his restaurant, Chotto Matte, and the success of any ambitious food venture.
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This week, we head to Malaysia’s second-largest city, Johor Bahru, with Monocle’s Gabriella Wong to explore its historically rich and vibrant food scene.
With summer in full swing, we head to the Mediterranean and the Greek island of Sifnos to discover its gastronomic credentials. Also on programme: Monocle’s Milan correspondent, Ivan Carvalho, is in Palermo to meet Fabrizia Lanza to learn about her cooking school Anna Tasca Lanza. Plus: Cookbook author Yasmin Fahr dials in from Menorca to tell us about her new title ‘Cook Simply, Live Fully: Flexible, Flavorful Recipes for Any Mood’.
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We sit down with Andy Oliver and Mark Dobbie of Kolae in London to hear their take on southern Thai cooking. Elsewhere, our Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Safa Jemai, the woman dedicated to bringing authentic Tunisian spices to the Nordics. Plus: Monocle sub editor and in-house wine expert Chloé Lake picks her Wine of the Month.
Monocle’s Gunnar Gronlid takes us on a gastronomic tour of the charming savoyard city of Annecy.
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We meet Angelo van Dyk, the man looking to give surplus wine a second life with Wasted Wine Club. Plus: Alistair MacQueen pays a visit to Holly Hayes, head chef at new London opening July and Paige Reynolds sits down with Sophie Wyburd to learn about her new comforting cookbook ‘Tucking In’.
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Tokyo’s Sangenjaya neighbourhood is often overlooked due to the bright lights of nearby Shibuya. But its diverse food scene, cosy coffee shops and tucked-away speakeasies make it well worth the visit. Hanna Pham takes us on a full-day culinary tour of this sleepy corner of the city.
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This week, we switch on for a show dedicated to food on screen. We sit down with Lionel Boyce from hit Hulu television drama ‘The Bear’ to discuss how he channels the pace and perfectionism required in the kitchen and where acting and cooking intertwine. Also on the programme: we speak to acclaimed chef René Redzepi of Noma in Copenhagen and producer and journalist Matt Goulding ahead of the release of their documentary series, ‘Omnivore’, on Apple TV+.
New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, might not be the first place that you think of when you’re looking for a culinary escape – but its award-winning restaurants, booming coffee culture and focus on seasonal ingredients make it well worth a visit. Here, Monocle’s Flynn Symonds takes us on a tour of his hometown.
This week, we speak with Tim Hayward, author of a new book all about steak. Also on the programme: Monocle’s Guy de Launey heads to Tabar’s new location in a former bike factory in Ljubljana to sample Slovenian-inspired tapas and we meet Cenk Debensason of Arkestra in Istanbul.
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There’s no denying that Rome is a well-trodden and well-travelled culinary hotspot. From carbonara and cacio e pepe to gelato, you’ve probably tasted its famous delights. But even among the most touristy spots, family run eateries continue to supply authentic produce to its residents. Gabi di Vita, founder of Di Vita Experience, a tour company specialising in gastronomical walks, gave Monocle’s Lily Austin the truly Roman food experience in one of the city’s most popular neighbourhoods Trastevere.
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This week, celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten joins us in the studio to discuss his latest opening, ABC kitchens. Plus: we learn about the new book ‘Sift’ by Nicola Lamb and our in-house wine expert, Chloé Lake, picks her wine of the month.
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Monocle’s Ivan Carvalho takes a culinary tour of Reggio Emilia in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna.
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This week we sit down with Abby Lee, head chef and founder of Mambow in East London which champions the fiery food of Malaysia. Also on the programme, we raise a glass of bubbly with Dan Roznov at his Champagne & Friends event in Zürich and we grab a seat at New York restaurant, L’abeille, which brings together Japanese and French cuisine.
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This week, we’re heading to Saudi Arabia to get a taste of the country’s culinary offerings at Bujairi Terrace in Riyadh.
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Food writer Georgina Hayden joins us in the studio to delve into the Mediterranean delights of her new cookbook ‘Greekish’. Plus: we check in with a Swiss company exploring the frontiers of brewing and take a closer look at a UK brand making spirits sustainable.
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This week, Mateusz Mazzini takes us on a tour of Praga North in Warsaw. This once-neglected district is now bursting with life thanks to a wave of redevelopment and a unique mixture of local creativity and international experience.
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We speak to Margot Henderso, one of London’s most storied chefs, about Soho Food Feast and the changing face of the city’s dining scene. Plus: the entrepreneurs elevating canned wine and setting new standards for Greek olive oil.
Join Monocle’s deputy head of radio, Tom Webb, as he takes us on a whistle-stop tour of this year’s Monocle Badi Market in Zürich.
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This week we toast to the drinks industry with an episode all about beverages. We sit down with The Connaught Bar’s Agostino Perrone to find out why people still have a taste for classic cocktails – and what makes a memorable martini. Plus: we’re in the Basque Country to explore its historical cider production and our resident wine expert Chloé Lake introduces us to her pick for the month’s best bottle.
This week, Monocle’s Aarti Betigeri is at Jewel in Singapore’s Changi Airport, the leafy culinary and retail destination in the middle of one of the world’s biggest travel hubs. Here, she shares go-to spots for the hungry traveller.
This week, we’re delving into the world of Korean food as the country continues to win admirers around the world for its creative outputs. We sit down with TV chef and author Judy Joo to discover more about the nation’s regional cuisine. Plus: Sophie Monaghan-Coombs flicks through ‘Koreaworld: A Cookbook’ with co-author Matt Rodbard, while Petri Burtsoff gets a taste of the Korean wave in Helsinki.
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This week we’re joined by Dara Klein of Tiella at the Compton Arms in London. She gives us her drinking-and-dining recommendations for her corner of the city, Roman Road.
This week we sit down with Franco-Palestinian chef, Fadi Kattan, to hear about his new book, ‘Bethlehem’, and learn about the bonds that food can build within a community. Plus: Paige Reynolds meets wine writer Hannah Crosbie, whose work is dedicated to dispelling myths about the drink, and we head to Copenhagen to talk with one of the most exciting names in Danish hospitality, Frederik Bille Brahe.
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Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City is a culinary destination in its own right. The bustling metropolis is packed full of innovative restaurants and bars – and it’s difficult to buzz around the city without drinking in its hallowed coffee culture. Here, Monocle’s Hanna Pham takes us on a day of dining in the city.
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This week we fire up the grill with Fernando Trocca, one of Argentina’s most accomplished chefs. Also in the programme, we speak to Jon Williams, founder of the Pembrokeshire Beach Company to find out more about Welsh delicacy Laverbread. Plus: Clarissa Wei is in Taipei to learn more about the city’s cocktail scene.
Springtime in Italy signals the moment when wineries prepare to present their latest bottlings to the public. One highly sought-after event that producers enjoy attending is Summa, a boutique wine fair held annually in South Tyrol that brings together like-minded producers from Italy and beyond for a taste of something new. Monocle’s Milan correspondent, Ivan Carvalho, went along to find out more.
This week, we get tips from Benjamina Ebuehi on the most delicious and satisfying puddings to make when it’s your turn to bring dessert. Also on the programme: we venture to the Azores to meet a new wave of winemakers. Plus: we explore the places where community is built through food with two writers featured in the new book ‘London Feeds Itself’.
Monocle’s George Ruskin heads to Peckham for a full day of eating in the vibrant south London community.
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This week, we’re delving into modern French dining – away from the nation’s confines. We sit down with the founder of Bistro Freddie in London to find out why a wave of new French-inspired spots has been popping up throughout the city and beyond. Also in the programme: Charlotte McDonald-Gibson tells us about the role that haute cuisine plays in Washington and Gregory Scruggs is in Seattle to meet the man putting his own spin on Gallic classics.
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This week we head to Johannesburg in South Africa. Known for its work-hard-play-hard culture, it’s a city that brings together a vibrant mix of cultures. Elna Schütz heads to the leafy suburb of Rosebank to sample its innovative restaurants.
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This week we sit down with Japanese chef Endo Kazutoshi to discover why good sushi is all about mentality. Plus: we head to Camparino in Galleria in Milan just in time for ‘aperitivi’ and we meet Georg Oelschlägel, owner of Viennese bakery Felzl, to find out about his nose for entrepreneurship.
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This week we head to the southeastern tip of England to wander around the seaside town of Margate. In recent years, the town has become a bit of a magnet for creatives, which has lead to some exciting culinary additions to the local food scene. Holly Fisher went along to meet Natalia Ribbe, the owner of French-inspired wine bar Sète, to visit some of her favourite seaside haunts.
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As Salone del Mobile rolls into town, Chiara Rimella tells us which ‘latterie’ we should visit in Milan. Also in the programme: Monica Lillis sits down with Lucie Herring of Caviar House & Prunier to find out how the brand is adapting its image to appeal to a fresh crowd. Plus: Lilian Fawcett speaks to HSBC Asean economist Aris Dacanay to learn more about the booming market for the famously smelly durian fruit.
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This week, Mandy Sinclair heads to the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival in Ontario to find out how the condiment is made and meet the faces behind the sweet stuff.
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We’re joined by food writer and cookbook author, Ed Smith, to flick through his new cookbook “Good Eggs: Over 100 Cracking Ways to Cook and Elevate Eggs”. Monocle’s Hester Underhill meets Evangelia Koutsovoulou whose brand, Daphnis and Chloe, is dedicated to bottling up the best Greek herbs to be shipped to keen cooks around the world. Plus: Petri Burtsoff is in Tallinn to learn more about chef Kim Mikkola’s new venture – chicken burgers.
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We head to the leafy suburbs of north London to visit Crouch End. The area might feel like somewhat of an underdog to the nearby bustling Finsbury Park but its abundance of quaint coffee shops and vibrant bistros, as well as its community feel, make it well worth a stopover. Local resident Rob Prendergast takes us on a tour of the neighbourhood’s best culinary spots.
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This week, we get a taste of Polish cuisine. We sit down with Ren Behan to discuss her new book, ‘The Sweet Polish Kitchen’. Also in the programme, Julia Lasica heads to the renowned Ognisko in London’s South Kensington to find out more about the historic restaurant. Plus: Mateusz Mazzini is in Warsaw to visit local wine bar Brać and learn about the emerging Polish wine industry.
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Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, boasts a vibrant and rapidly evolving food scene. For many years, however, culinary talent has avoided the city’s medieval old town, which has been deemed too expensive and touristy. But now the trend is reversing and young chefs looking to make their mark have rediscovered the historical city centre. Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff met with restaurateur and sommelier Kristjan Peäske for a tour of his favourite drinking and dining spots in Tallinn’s Old Town.
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This week we get bookish with an episode dedicated to food in literature – and literature about food. We sit down with food writer Felicity Cloake to hear her take on what makes great gastronomic prose. Also in the programme: Charlotte McDonald-Gibson delves into James Bond novels to find out how important food and drink is to their plot. Plus: We whip up a recipe from Nora Ephron’s acclaimed roman à clef, ‘Heartburn’.
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Join Theo Randall, chef patron of Theo Randall at the InterContinental, as he takes us on a tour of Regent’s Park Road in the Primrose Hill area of London.
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We sit down with Amanda Sharp and Matthew Slotover, the founders of Frieze art fair, to find out about their culinary ventures – and the intersection between art and food. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, meets with Finnair’s development chef, Sami Oksava, to learn about the role of Finnish cuisine on board the airline’s flights. Plus: Michael Booth heads to the fête du Diamant Noir in Provence to discover more about the art of truffle-hunting in the region.
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This week we’re in Ireland’s capital for the opening of the Dublin Coffee Festival. Sebastian Stephenson headed to the sold-out event, reusable cup in hand, to get a taste of how the Dublin scene is brewing and grab some recommendations from Ireland’s coffee masters.
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We sit down with Colin Asare-Appiah and Mark Talbot Holmes, the founders of Africa’s first spirits and cocktail festival, Ajabu. Also in the programme: Ivan Carvalho is in the San Francisco Bay Area to meet Hannalee Pervan of One House Bakery. Plus: Myriam Zumbühl takes us to L’Apogée Courchevel hotel in the French Alps to taste crêpes Suzette as the winter season comes to a close.
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Monocle’s Ivan Carvalho is in Florence to discover the culinary treasures of a city that’s best known for its cultural offerings. Amid its wealth of Renaissance art and architecture, the Tuscan capital has its fair share of gastronomic outposts rooted in local traditions. It’s also a place where both new and old concepts find space to entertain people’s palates.
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This week, we meet Chicca Vancini in Turin at her restaurant, Ailime, to find out what she means when she says that her kitchen has an Italian ambience but a Japanese attitude. Also in the programme: we meet Marc Lotenberg of luxury restaurant-booking app Dorsia and Monocle’s Toronto correspondent, Tomos Lewis, is in Picton, Ontario, to meet chef Albert Ponzo of The Royal Hotel to learn about his farm-to-table approach to cooking.
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George Town is the vibrant capital of the Malaysian Island of Penang. The bustling city was once an important trading hub within the Straits of Malacca and over the years has been influenced by a variety of cultures, which have transformed George Town’s food scene into the eclectic culinary destination it is today. Here, Monocle’s Lilian Fawcett takes us on a gastronomic tour of the Unesco world heritage site. Take a listen.
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This week’s episode is dedicated to all things sugary. Monocle’s Paige Reynolds meets with maverick baker Lily Vanilli, whose creations have appeared everywhere from fashion-week events to Elton John’s birthday party. Also in the programme: Michael Booth visits one of Provence’s best-known nougatiers and Fernando Augusto Pacheco joins us in the studio for a biscuit-themed edition of ‘The Global Countdown’.
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Monocle’s Hannah Lucinda Smith heads to Istanbul’s vibrant Aksaray district to discover the city’s lesser-known international food scene. Here, we wander Aksaray’s sprawling backstreets to taste everything from Uzbek to Senegalese cuisine.
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We sit down with Jean-Philippe Blondet, the executive chef at London’s Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester, to ask what it takes to cook at the highest possible level. Plus: Petri Burtsoff explains why rye holds such cultural significance in Finland and Ivan Carvalho heads to the Valle Isarco in the foothills of the Italian Alps to find out why the region is becoming increasingly popular for wine.
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The southern French city of Avignon is internationally known for its annual summer cultural festival. For more than half of the 14th century, it was also home to the Roman Catholic papacy. Its culinary reputation, however, is often overshadowed by two neighbouring cities: Lyon and Marseille. In this episode, Monocle’s Michael Booth visits the Provençal city to unearth some of its specialties, which range from unique pastries and archeological cheeses to a delicious lamb recipe.
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We sit down with Dutch baker Issa Niemeijer-Brown, who tells us about his new book, ‘A Book about Bread’. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Tomos Lewis visits Clyde’s Fine Diner in Des Moines, Iowa, and finds out more about the city’s growing culinary scene. Plus: Michael Booth heads to the Rhône valley to meet UK winemaker Kate McKinlay.
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Taiwan might be a small island but its culinary staples, such as beef noodle soup and bao buns, are soaring in popularity worldwide. And there’s a rich diversity of regional cuisines that have yet to travel beyond its shores. Monocle’s Naomi Xu Elegant takes a trip to the southern city of Tainan to explore its unique food and drink scene.
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We sit down with Struan Grant Ralph of Glenfiddich to savour the past and future of the heritage whiskey brand. Plus: Monocle’s Christopher Cermak joins us in the studio to discuss the world’s most exclusive gastronomic circle: the Club des Chefs des Chefs.
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While the cool folk of Berlin can be found in all corners of the German capital, there’s one particular boulevard where they are known to congregate. Weserstrasse, in the heart of the Neukölln district, is a street where the food and drink offerings have stepped up to the city’s demands. Monocle’s Paige Reynolds takes us on a tour.
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We sit down with acclaimed chef Daniel Humm, of Eleven Madison Park in New York, to hear more about his new food-and-art book, ‘Eat More Plants’, released with publishing icon Gerhard Steidl. Plus: we sample new Vietnamese opening Lộ Quậy Singapore and hit the slopes of St Moritz to find out how the hallowed resort tempts discerning palates in winter.
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From sweet and spongy cinnamon buns with strong cups of coffee to fresh local seafood, there is no shortage of culinary delights in Oslo. Here, Nora Hoel wanders the popular neighbourhood of Sankthanshaugen to show us the best her hometown has to offer. Take a listen.
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We are staying close to our studios in London this week for a tour of a neighbourhood that keeps evolving in culinary matters. Shoreditch in east London has long been a great place to eat. Its refined restaurants often set the pace for the rest of the city – and beyond.
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We head to the Côte d’Or in Central France, which is known as the epicentre of the nation’s fine wine production. Its offerings, however, extend well beyond just wine. From triple-cream cheeses and truffles to honey and ham, there is no shortage of culinary delights to be enjoyed in the region. Monocle’s Liv Kessler takes us on a winding roadtrip from the Côte de Nuits to the Côte de Beaune.
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We sit down with Mathew Carver and Patrick McGuigan, authors of ‘The Cheese Life’, to discuss the obsession with the ingredient and try some delicious British cheeses. Plus: Monocle Radio’s Mariella Bevan speaks to scientist David Nutt, co-founder of Sentia spirits, an alcohol-free alternative designed to capture the relaxation that comes with drinking without the alcohol, and Alexei Korolyov looks back at the surprising history of soybeans in Austria.
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This week we head to Rebellious Wine Club in London, an ongoing series of wine tastings hosted by some of the most exciting women working in the UK wine industry. Its aim? To debunk some of the more common wine myths and rules, while keeping things relaxed – and maybe even a little bit mischievous. Monocle’s Mae-Li Evans went along to Bourne and Hollingsworth Buildings in Clerkenwell to find out more.
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For a second week, Monocle’s Chiara Rimella looks back on a delicious 2023.
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Many Italian immigrants settled in North America in the 19th and early-20th centuries, establishing Little Italy enclaves wherever they went. Today the largest in the US can be found in San Diego, where nearly 50 blocks brim with food and drink from the ‘bel paese’. Monocle’s Gregory Scruggs tucks in for lunch and takes us on a tour.
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Monocle’s Chiara Rimella looks back on a delicious 2023.
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We sit down with Martin Dibben, head of champagne at Searcys, to learn the best way to enjoy our bubbles this festive season. Also in the programme: Myriam Zumbühl tells us where to find the best hot chocolate in Zürich and Hannah Lucinda Smith tastes traditional Boza in Istanbul.
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Join Monocle’s Ivan Carvalho as he explores Milan’s vibrant food scene in the Porta Venezia neighbourhood, which is home to a wide array of offerings, including pizzas, Japanese izakayas and contemporary bistros.
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We take a deep dive into some classic culinary Christmas traditions. Chiara Rimella and Fernando Augusto Pacheco sit down in the studio for a battle of the panettones. Plus: Monica Lillis sings the praises of Christmas pudding and Nina dos Santos tells us why cod will be on her table this year.
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Tom Webb, Monocle’s deputy head of radio, guides us through the delicious drinks offering at the London leg of The Monocle Christmas Market.
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Monocle’s Isabella Jewell sits down with renowned Italian chef Massimo Bottura and his wife, Lara Gilmore, to discuss their new food-and-lifestyle book, ‘Slow Food, Fast Cars’. Also in the programme: Lucrezia Motta heads to Eline restaurant in east London to discover its take on festive French dining.
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Join Monocle’s deputy head of radio, Tom Webb, as he takes us on a whistle-stop tour of this year’s Monocle Christmas Market in Zürich.
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We sit down with “master of wine” and author Rebecca Gibb to explore the tantalising world of wine fraud. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, finds out why Denmark is emerging as a gourmet coffee destination. Plus: our man in the Balkans, Guy de Launey, meets the award-winning Slovenian chef Jorg Zupan.
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Borneo conjures images of wild jungle canopies and tropical fauna. But there is more to the world’s third-largest island than rainforests and orangutans. Monocle’s Lilian Fawcett visits Kuching in Malaysian Borneo, which was named a “creative city of gastronomy” by Unesco for its diverse culinary offering.
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We meet Amy Corbin and Patrick Williams, founders of Kudu Collective, a group of popular South African restaurants in London. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Lisbon correspondent, Gaia Lutz, discovers Portugal’s autumnal love affair with chestnuts, and Simon Marks finds out about San Francisco’s unusual Thanksgiving ingredient: Dungeness crab.
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We head to Paris’s Rue des Martyrs, a street in the vibrant 9th arrondissement, which is brimming with dedicated food retailers that have been honing their craft for decades. Monocle’s Claudia Jacob takes us through the addresses preserving France’s traditional cuisine, as well as those going against the grain.
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We sit down with Sunny Wu and Irene Hua, the brains behind new London opening Hainan House. Julia Lasica is in the kitchen with her mother and journalist Roksolyanan Lasica to find out how to make her version of the beloved Ukrainian dish borscht. Plus: Ivan Carvalho heads to the outskirts of Florence to visit the La Marzocco Espresso Academy.
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Join Theo Clench, executive chef of the Michelin-starred Cycene, as he takes us on a tour of his favourite spots in the east London neighbourhood of Shoreditch.
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We explore the world of sustainable eating and meet trailblazers in the environmentally conscious food industry. Restaurateur and ecological campaigner Malcolm Wood tells us about his fine-dining restaurant, The Aubrey. Also in the programme: Gregory Scruggs discovers St Jude Tuna in Seattle and Monica Lillis heads to Mildreds restaurant in London’s Soho.
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Lisbon’s Príncipe Real district is filled with regal 19th-century architecture, leafy gardens, independent retailers and a host of quaint restaurants and bars. Monocle’s Chloé Lake takes us on a tour.
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Chiara Rimella sits down with acclaimed Australian cookbook author Donna Hay to discuss her new cookbook, ‘Even More Basics to Brilliance’. Also in the programme, Monocle’s Milan correspondent, Ivan Carvalho, heads to Portugal to explore the lesser-known wine appellation, Vidigueira. Plus: Naomi Xu Elegant attend the World’s 50 Best Bars Awards in Singapore.
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Monocle’s Gaia Lutz sits down with renowned Slovenian chef Ana Ros in Lisbon. Also in the programme: Petri Burtsoff is in Finland to find out why mushroom foraging is becoming ever more popular in both home and restaurant cooking. Plus: Andrew Mueller speaks to Laura Suorsa of the Oulu 2026 Arctic Food Lab at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík and Monica Lillis ventures to southwest England to try a brand-new luxury cider brand, Showerings.
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The dish-washing area of a restaurant is usually kept behind closed doors. During the Paris Internationale art fair, however, which wrapped up on Sunday, this was not the case. As part of a pop-up collaboration between the culinary group, We Are Ona, and creative practice, Crosby Studios, the restaurant on the top floor of the exhibition space included stainless-steel worktables and an impressive fountain made out of professional sinks. Monocle’s Robert Bound caught up with the Michelin-starred chef, Dalad Kambhu, whose contemporary interpretation of traditional Thai gastronomy took centre stage.
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We explore the world of Japanese cuisine and its role in boosting the nation’s profile around the globe. Monica Lillis sits down with London-based saké sommelier Erika Haigh and Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Mads Battefeld of Sushi Anaba. Plus: Gregory Scruggs visits Uwajimaya, an authentic Japanese grocery shop in Seattle, and Guy de Launey explores how Japanese tea-making is brewing bilateral relationships in Slovenia.
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This week, we sample the strange and surprising culinary delights that Venice has to offer. Sarah Grice navigates us through the winding streets and canals of the floating city in search of its hidden treasures and plenty of spritzes.
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This week we sit down with Alexina Anatole to discuss her new cookbook, ‘Bitter’. Also in the programme, Myriam Zumbühl takes to the skies to try SWISS’s new in-flight menu, which was devised by Olivier Jean, executive chef of L’Atelier Robuchon and Le Jardinier restaurants at The Woodward Hotel in Geneva. Plus: Nora Hoel speaks to Michelle Salazar de la Rocha and Sam Napier, founders of London’s Sonora Taqueria.
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This week we explore Seattle in the Pacific Northwest. Pike Place Market is the oldest and largest continuously running farmers’ market in the US. And to many, it’s even considered the soul of Seattle. From the fresh seafood that lines the stalls to the home of the first Starbucks store, Pike Place Market is a must-visit for both locals and visitors alike. Our guide to the market is Monocle’s Sheena Rossiter.
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This week, we welcome Hannah Sharman-Cox and Siobhan Payne, co-founders of London Cocktail week, into the studio to reflect on how the festival has evolved since it was founded 14 years ago. Also in the programme: Julia Lasica remembers her childhood train journeys through Ukraine, which often involved a signature packed lunch and Naomi Xu Elegant speaks to Daniel Sia of the Coconut Club in Singapore.
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The Chinese diaspora can be found across the globe, populating Chinatowns from Manila to Manchester. One of the most storied lies in Vancouver, Canada’s West Coast metropolis perched on the Pacific Rim. Monocle’s Gregory Scruggs takes us for a tour.
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This week we are joined in the studio by Bash Redford and Michael Lavery, who run the renowned Forza Wine in South London. Also in the programme, Monocle’s Milan correspondent, Ivan Carvalho, ventures to the Carnuntum region of Austria to meet vintner Dorli Muhr. Plus: Monocle Radio’s head of production, Sam Impey, chats to chef Tyler Gugliotta at his restaurant Baran’s 2239 in Los Angeles and also shares her highlights of the city’s food scene.
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This week we head to Kraków Old Town and the historic Jewish quarter, Kazimierz. One of Poland’s oldest cities, Kraków has embraced international cuisines over the decades while honouring local culinary traditions. Our guide this week is Monocle’s Julia Lasica.
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We head to Estonia with our Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, to visit Soo, a restaurant with a focus on foraged ingredients. Also in the programme: Isabella Jewell is in Oslo to try a cocktail at the renowned Himkok bar, while Lars Bevanger discovers Fold Bistro and Bottle Shop, a new eatery near Manchester, England. Plus: the week’s top food and drink headlines.
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Monocle Radio’s head of production, Sam Impey, takes a trip to Grand Central Market in Los Angeles. She meets its creative director, Erin Mavian, who shows her around and gives us a glimpse of what the market has to offer.
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This week we sit down with beloved British chef Tom Kerridge to discuss the release of his new cookbook, ‘Pub Kitchen: The Ultimate Modern British Food Bible’. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Milan correspondent, Ivan Carvalho, heads to the ethical-food summit, Care’s, on the picturesque island of Salina in Italy and Hannah Lucinda Smith discovers the fortunes of falafel in Istanbul. Plus: the week’s top food and drink headlines.
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We head to the historic centre of Oaxaca City to look at the culinary scene of a place often hailed as the food capital of Mexico. Our guide is Nora Hoel.
Monocle’s head of radio, Tom Edwards, introduces a very exciting new voice to The Menu. Also in the programme: our Singapore correspondent, Naomi Xu Elegant, tastes a cocktail at the renowned Atlas Bar and we hop on the ferry to Orcas Island in the US to meet the founder of Matia Kitchen, Drew Downing.
Greece’s second city - Thessaloniki - is often dubbed the country’s gastronomic heartland. A crossroad of different cultures for centuries, the food in this city has a history so rich that UNESCO designated it Greece’s first city of gastronomy in November 2021. Part of that story is Agora Modiano: the recently refurbished food hall that pays homage to the past while bringing a breath of fresh air to the city’s downtown area. Monocle’s Paige Reynolds went down on a bustling Monday morning to meet the people and the stall owners behind the site’s impressive regeneration.
We take a tour of Chelsea in west London with Leandro Carrier, executive chef of The Sea, a fishmonger-cum-chef’s-table dining experience.
Frankfurt in Germany is known as the country’s financial capital and is home to one of Europe’s largest airports. But when it comes to food, the city has a surprisingly unique take on a particular German and Austrian staple: the Schnitzel. Monocle’s Chris Cermak, an Austrian citizen and one-time Frankfurt resident, tells us about one of the city\'s oldest neighbourhoods, Sachsenhausen, where traditional-style pubs are at their best.
This week, Monocle’s Amy Van Den Berg walks us through Biarritz on France’s Basque coast. Known for its rich food history, this region has experienced a culinary renaissance since the 1970s in which chefs have taken increasingly modern approaches to traditional Basque dishes.
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This week we venture to Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, to discover the fast-growing culinary scene and bustling neighbourhood of Leith.
We look back at Markus Hippi’s highlights from the past 11 years of The Menu on Monocle Radio.
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We travel to Venice Beach, Los Angeles to join Monocle’s US correspondent, Chris Lord, as he speaks with the award-winning Mexican chef, Enrique Olvera, at his new restaurant Atla.
We go on a culinary tour of Canada’s largest city where Monocle’s correspondent, Tomos Lewis, meets the people behind some of the best-regarded neighbourhood restaurants, coffee shops, boutique alcohol-makers and hospitality design studios.
This week we head to the southwestern suburbs of Sydney to visit one of the city’s top food destinations, Cabramatta. It’s a vibrant southeast Asian melting pot full of Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian and Chinese restaurants, alongside other food outlets and shops. Our guide on this journey is writer Sheila Ngoc Pham.
Monocle’s Chris Cermak heads to Washington, the world’s diplomacy capital, to delve into culinary diplomacy – the ways in which emissaries use their national cuisines for good causes, as well as to promote the culture and food of their home countries.
This week we walk through the historic 13th-century neighbourhood of Nizamuddin in Delhi, India, where every nook and cranny is redolent with the hallmarks of Mughlai cuisine. Our guide is Delhi insider, Geetanjali Krishna.
This week, restaurateur Imad Alarnab joins Markus Hippi to talk about his new cookbook, ‘Imad’s Syrian Kitchen: A Love Letter from Damascus to London’. Meanwhile, Monocle’s Monica Lillis heads south of the Thames to speak to food entrepreneur Jayke Mangion. Plus: Leon Foo, co-founder of Singapore-based coffee-capsule company Morning, tells us about the brand’s mission.
This week we head to the Portuguese capital Lisbon to visit one of its lesser-known districts: Graça. Home to several sites where travellers can take in picturesque panoramas of the city skyline, the Graça neighborhood still manages to retain the feel of a small town and is home to some promising chefs and bars where diners can explore the many flavors and aromas of Portuguese cuisine. Monocle’s correspondent Ivan Carvalho guides us through the area’s vibrant culinary scene.
This week, Markus Hippi speaks to the founder of the Bold Bean Co, Amelia Christie-Miller, about her new cookbook that celebrates the versatility of beans. Also in the programme, Guy De Launey heads to the Brina festival of cocktails and mixology in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and Ivan Carvalho meets with vinters Luca D’Attoma and Elizabeth Gabay to discover the potential of Italian rosé. Plus: the week’s top food and drink headlines.
This week we head to the chic neighbourhood of La Condesa in Mexico City, known for its tree-lined avenues and slow pace of life. Monocle’s Mathilde Felter guides us through the area’s vibrant restaurant and bar scenes.
We raise a glass at the Sicilia en primeur wine fair in Taormina, visit Japanese outdoor brand Snow Peak’s flagship shop, which showcases the company’s culinary focus, and discover a new book on vegetarian cooking from Japan.
This week we venture down Oxford’s Cowley Road, an area of the historic city that offers a surprising mix of culinary delights from around the world (and is traditionally the home of one the UK’s largest carnivals). Our guide is Monocle’s Mariella Bevan.
Emma Nelson speaks to Niki Segnit about the second volume of her global bestseller ‘The Flavour Thesaurus’, while Monica Lillis asks food entrepreneur and comedian Eddie Huang about his restaurant Baohaus and its new pop-up in London. Also in the programme: Markus Hippi chats with food writer Susan Jung about her new book ‘Kung Pao and Beyond’ and we hear the latest food and drink headlines.
Monocle’s Diego Lopez takes us on a gastronomic adventure around the streets of Barranco, the Peruvian capital’s historic district and an area known for its rich and diverse food scene.
Markus Hippi speaks to Ravinder Bhogal, owner of London restaurant Jikoni, and James Nelson discovers chef Shon Foster’s mission to tell stories of humanity through food. Also in the programme: a conversation with Danny Winner, founder of cookware brand Hexclad, and the week’s top food and drink headlines.
Monocle Radio’s Lilian Fawcett heads to Gloucester Road in Bristol to explore the diverse and growing food scene in southwest England’s biggest city.
This week, Markus Hippi heads to Berlin. He visits Nobelhart & Schmutzig, a Michelin-starred restaurant on Friedrichstraße with a focus on local produce. He also heads to Kin Dee, an authentic Thai restaurant opened by chef Dalad Kambhu in 2016. Finally, Markus speaks to Maximiliane Wetz, the founder of popular brunch spot Frühstück 3000. Plus: the week’s top food and drink headlines.
This week, Monica Lillis guides us through Nice on France’s Côte d’Azur. She wanders through the Old Town in the east of the city to explore its cafés, bars and charming eateries.
Monocle’s Milan correspondent Ivan Carvalho heads to the Summa wine fair in South Tyrol and Chris Cermak chats to the co-founder of FoodTank, Danielle Nierenberg, a US non-profit think-tank focused on all things food and agriculture. Also in the programme, Andrei Nikolai Pamintuan speaks to Su Scott about her latest Korean cookbook, ‘Rice Table’, and we have the week’s top food and drink headlines.
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This week we join Jeremy Lee, chef patron of Quo Vadis, on a bustling tour of his favourite cafés, delis and restaurants in the London neighbourhood of Soho.
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Monocle’s US editor, Christopher Lord, speaks to the founders of one of the world’s most renowned cocktail bars, Attaboy, on New York’s Lower East Side. Sophie Monaghan-Coombs catches up with the founder of Beak Brewery, Danner Tapper, and Faber’s marketing director, Katie Hall, to discuss their new beer-can collaboration, while Markus Hippi heads for a tipple with Arnd Heissen in Berlin. Plus: the week’s top food and drink headlines.
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This week we join Monocle contributor Louis Allen as he dons his snow boots, dodges moose and takes in the northern lights on a tour of Anchorage’s culinary highlights.
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Monocle’s Ed Stocker speaks to Riccardo Gaspari and Ludovica Rubbini, the duo behind Michelin-starred restaurant Sanbrite in the Dolomites. Also in the programme: Naomi Xu Elegant heads to the newly opened Salt & Palm restaurant in Singapore and Markus Hippi is joined by Martin Barry, founder and CEO of Manifesto Market, a hospitality brand based in Prague. Plus, the week’s top food and drink headlines.
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This week we head to Providence, Rhode Island, a New England town famous for its universities and also as a place that elected a convicted felon twice. It’s this storied past that makes it such a dynamic foodie destination. Our guide is Marisa Mazria Katz.
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This week, Markus Hippi speaks to Jon Rotheram, co-founder of new London restaurant Lasdun, Ivan Carvalho catches up with acclaimed chef João Rodrigues in the Minho region of Portugal and Sophie Monaghan-Combs heads to the Wellcome Collection’s new exhibition ‘Milk’. Plus: the week’s top food and drink headlines.
This week, Hester Underhill guides us through Kypseli in Athens. Named after the Greek word for “beehive”, the buzzy, sprawling neighbourhood is home to a diverse array of restaurants and cafés.
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Monocle Radio’s Markus Hippi speaks to award-winning author Jon Bonné about his new two-book box set, Sally Howard takes us to Georgia where a new finding sheds light on the nation’s ancient winemaking traditions and we visit Sunny Hodge at his South London bar to discuss what’s happening in the world of wine. Plus: The week’s top food and drink headlines.
This week, Sally Howard explores Tbilisi’s Old Town, the heart of the ancient Georgian capital. She tries a selection of sharing dishes with heavy Persian, Mongol and Russian influences and, of course, a healthy dollop of sour cream.
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Markus Hippi speaks to Claire Ptak, owner of Violet bakery and cake shop in East London, and Alexei Korolyov catches up with Marc Almert, sommelier at Zürich’s Baur au Lac hotel. Plus: Tomos Lewis updates us on the maple syrup situation in Canada and the week’s top food-and-drink headlines.
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This week, we head to Melbourne. Lygon Street in Carlton offers as fine a selection of Italian cuisine as you’ll find anywhere – very arguably including Italy. Our guide is Monocle’s Andrew Mueller.
Brazilian chef Alberto Landgraf on how his German-Japanese heritage has shaped his cooking and Ivan Carvalho heads to Austria to sample blaufränkisch wine. Plus: Naomi Xu Elegant speaks to Kuala Lumpur-based chef Christian Recomio and the week’s food and drink headlines.
Monocle Radio’s Andrei Nikolai Pamintuan takes us to Makati City in the Philippines on a food crawl around the historic district of Barangay Poblacion.
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This week, we continue our culinary exploration of Beirut to see how the Lebanese capital is gearing up for the return of tourists. Monocle’s Markus Hippi meets the local entrepreneurs who are helping the city to recover.
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This week, Monocle’s Christopher Cermak heads to Eastern Market in Washington’s Capitol Hill neighbourhood. The market, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, offers a diverse culinary mix that goes far beyond traditional American fare.
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This week, we leave the Midori House studio in London and head to Lebanon. Monocle’s Markus Hippi takes us on a culinary journey around Beirut and speaks to local entrepreneurs who are helping the city recover.
Chef and author Elif Oskan cooks a Turkish egg salad following a simple recipe passed down by her mother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chef and author Elif Oskan cooks a Turkish egg salad following a simple recipe passed down by her mother.
How Finnish restaurant, Finnjavel, is making waves in London’s fine-dining scene. Plus: one chef's plan for post-earthquake gastronomic recovery in Antakya, Turkey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A simple nutritious meal from the CEO of the UK's leading meal delivery service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A simple nutritious meal from the CEO of the UK's leading meal delivery service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How Taiwanese Bao restaurants became a hit in London. Plus: the man leading a movement of young independent wine producers in Portugal.
The executive chef of London’s 45 Park Lane, who was chosen to cook at this year’s Oscars, gives us an insight into one of his dishes.
We speak to Erin Tibi about how his flamboyant new restaurant, Kapara, puts the fun back into London’s fine dining scene. Plus: Monocle’s Myriam Zumbühl sits down with Zürich-based chef Elif Oskan to discuss her new cookbook, ‘Cüisine’, and the importance of honouring heritage through food.
We speak to culinary author Katie Parla about her new book featuring the best recipes from the Italian islands. Plus: Texan food pioneer Geronimo Lopez talks to Monocle about his restaurant, Botika.
The Palestinian chef, food writer and restaurateur shares a great recipe for the classic Middle Eastern side dish, spicy new potatoes.
How the former head of London’s Tate Modern refocused his energy to protect rare citrus fruits. Plus, Joia, London’s new restaurant opening by top Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa.
We speak to the founders of Mayha, a Japanese ‘omakase’, about the restaurant concept that was first introduced in Beirut and has now opened in London. Also in the programme: a company catering for many of the world’s most important cultural events, plus Barcelona’s unique wine business.
Rosie Healey, head chef of Glasgow restaurant Gloriosa, shares a recipe for the Italian staple focaccia
A report from Italy’s leading food fair showcasing the new luxury food products set to hit shelves later this year. Plus: what the US eats during the Super Bowl weekend and British chef Alex Webb on why dining should be fun.
We travel to São Paulo to meet Bel Coelho, the chef-owner of Cuia, and learn her recipe for ‘baião de dois’, a traditional dish from the northeast of Brazil
A look at the menu that British chef Elliott Grover has designed for the Oscars, how Portuguese chef Kiko Martins built his Lisbon culinary empire and an unmissable restaurant launch in England’s Cornwall.
An Amsterdam wine shop that has curated a perfect regional wine selection. Also in the programme: Bre Graham on what it took to write her timeless debut cookbook, ‘Table for Two’.
We find out what it takes to cater to some of the world’s most powerful people at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos. Also in the programme: a visit to one of Montreal’s biggest restaurant success stories, and an Austrian winter resort that has become a high-end food destination.
We pay tribute to the restaurants in London that have for years served their communities quietly and without fanfare. Plus: a New York business that curates top chocolates from all over the world.
Chef Luke Farrell shares an easy stir-fry recipe from his Thai-inspired, London-based restaurants.
We meet three restaurateurs who have found success and brought something new to their cities.
Alexandre Silva shares one of his favourite recipes from Loco, his Michelin-starred restaurant in Lisbon.
Ruth Rogers on River Café’s new book and what made her restaurant one of the best and most successful in Britain. Also in the programme: Christmas food recommendations by Monocle staff members from around the world.
Kate Reid, founder of Lune, on how she invented what’s been called the world’s best croissant through reverse engineering. Also in the programme, a new and clever pancake-mix brand STAC(s).
Swedish chef Björn Frantzén’s debut restaurant in the UK, how Helsinki’s new Café Savoy is drawing inspiration from France and why Toronto’s new Ace Hotel is a destination for some of the best food in the city.
René Redzepi on how he reinvented Copenhagen’s Noma restaurant – and how he updated everything for Noma 2.0. Also in the programme: why one South Tyrolean entrepreneur’s apple juice is receiving praise across Europe.
Kevin Wong of Singapore's Seroja restaurant shares one of his favourite Malaysian recipes.
We are in Canada to see how roadside motels are becoming destinations in their own right. Also in the programme: how chef Rafael Cagali is pioneering Brazilian cuisine in Europe.
Cookbook author and broadcaster Alice Zaslavsky shares a recipe for an easy and tasty pasta dish.
What makes Hoppers restaurants one of the biggest successes that London has seen in recent years? Plus: the most interesting bottles and producers at Essencia do Vinho in Lisbon, one of Portugal’s leading wine fairs.
The biggest discussion topics from The Hive, a two-day meeting of hoteliers from across Europe, plus the week’s top food and drink headlines.
The author of the new cookbook ‘Motherland’ shares a light and easy recipe made from simple ingredients.
We meet two influential figures in the hospitality industry: Samyukta Nair, who has launched a number of successful restaurants in London’s Mayfair, and Deni Srdoc, who has been working to make the Croatian city of Rijeka a food destination.
A standout recipe by the co-founder and creative director of Hoppers restaurants in London.
Broadcaster and author Alice Zaslavsky on the tricks that make cooking easier – and the food tastier. We also meet one of Portugal’s most innovative wine-makers and visit Finnish Lapland where a new generation of chefs is upgrading the region’s culinary offerings.
How Israeli chef Oded Oren created one of London’s most beloved restaurants. Plus: why there’s more variety to pierogi than you might think.
The return of one of the world’s pre-eminent food fairs, controversy over increasing baguette prices in France and a new app connecting customers and local food producers.
Vicky Bennison on what Italian grandmothers taught her about cooking. Plus: how Frerejean Frères is leading a change in the champagne market.
Telma Shiraishi tells us how she became one of Brazil’s most appreciated names in Japanese cooking, and Theo Randall reveals his store-cupboard essentials.
The author of ‘Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking’ shares a recipe that can’t get much simpler.
We are back in Tallinn to meet some of the shakers and makers of the Estonian capital’s hospitality industry, including a man who has created a way to speed up ordering drinks in bars – with the help of robots.
How a winery in Canada’s Niagara region boosted its hospitality offering with one of the country’s best bakeries. Also in the programme: an interview with the makers of the documentary ‘Blind Ambition’, and how a new book makes the cooking of London’s Moro restaurant easier at home.
We are in the Estonian capital to see how it has become a culinary destination that can rival many of its counterparts around the world.
How Austrian top chefs launched an initiative to bring more recognition to the country’s food culture. Also in the programme: Ryan Chetiyawardana on how cocktail culture has changed in the last decade, plus John Javier’s new restaurant launch in London.
A favourite recipe of the Australian chef whose latest restaurant, The Tent, recently opened in London.
Baptiste Loiseau on his responsibilities as a cellar master for Louis XIII cognac, plus a new book on what food cultures from around the world share: a love of cookies.
The top chef behind Lisbon’s Michelin-starred restaurant Cura on one of his favourite recipes.
A look into the important role hospitality professionals have been playing in Ukraine to support their nation at war. Plus: the week’s food-and-drink headlines and an interview with the winner of the Swedish Barista Championship, Patrik Rolf.
The three Michelin-starred chef introduced a freshwater fish recipe that he serves at his Alpinn restaurant in South Tyrol.
The creators of Romania’s first single-malt whisky on why the country was the right place for a product like this. Plus: a visit to a sandwich shop that has become a huge hit among Miami’s Cuban population.
How Ecuador’s small-scale producers are working to make the country famous for its chocolate, not just for its cocoa. Plus, Le Cordon Bleu President and CEO André J Cointreau on his plans for the globally renowned culinary institution.
We meet two top chefs who have brought fame to their home countries: Israel’s Eyal Shani and Brazil’s Gero Fasano.
A visit to one of the most special Austrian farm-wineries, Olia Hercules on food as a tool to unite people and a top cocktail recipe by Ryan Chetiyawardana.
The head chef of Launceston Place restaurant in London shares one of his favourite recipes.
We find out the subtle differences between Portugal’s alvarinho grape and Spain’s albariño, celebrate10 years of London’s famed Honey & Co and look at a new book that takes us on a cheese-based tour of the UK.
Maira Yeo on the skills that made her the best pastry chef in Asia. Plus: how Turkish restaurateur Umut Ozkanca wants to change people’s perceptions of his home country’s food and how spices have changed world history.
Brazilian chef Manu Buffara shares the dishes of her home country that the rest of the world has yet to discover. Also in the programme: how the Biennial of Design in Ljubljana is showcasing what could be the sausage of the future.
Description: How Julien Royer built his restaurant empire in Singapore and Hong Kong, plus baking tips from one of the world’s best-known authorities, Paul Hollywood.
We are in Vienna where wine-makers are showing off a new vineyard classification system to give consumers a better understanding of Austrian wines. Also in the programme: how Cyril Lignac became one of France’s best-known chefs.
We are in Warsaw where hospitality businesses are getting together to boost the capital’s offering and reputation. Also in the programme: a visit to a different kind of food festival in California.
One of Iceland’s best-known chefs and cookery book authors shares a favourite dessert recipe.
We head to the World Economic Forum in Davos to find out what is happening in the Alpine town’s kitchens during the huge event. Also in the programme: how Ivan Orkin became one of the world’s best ramen experts, plus the week’s biggest food and drink news.
The head chef of the Michelin-stared restaurant Fifty Seconds in Lisbon explains how to prepare his superb lobster with rice.
We head to southern Ireland to learn about some old methods for smoking fish that are winning over new fans. We also take a look at Italy’s wine industry and how UK embassies are finding soft power through food.
Israeli top chef and restaurateur Assaf Granit talks about how he created his successful restaurant empire. Max Tobias, founder of London’s Dusty Knuckle bakery, talks us through his business that supplies sourdough to many of the capital’s best restaurants.
Top Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes on his new London restaurant Lisboeta and why the feeling of community should play a bigger role in the hospitality industry. Also in the programme: new trends and roasts at the Helsinki Coffee Festival.
The head chef of London’s Leroy restaurant on a fresh spring starter made with seasonal British ingredients.
Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.
Nancy Silverton, one of the most successful chefs, restaurateurs and authors in the US, offers her take on great hospitality. Also on the programme: an artisan food market in Barcelona that’s enjoying a post-pandemic bounce-back.
A super-easy recipe by Nancy Silverton, one of California’s best-known chefs, authors and restaurateurs.
We visit Bologna’s inaugural Slow Wine Fair, hear from Oslo’s culinary mastermind Esben Holmboe Bang and leaf through ‘Serviette’, a new magazine celebrating the best in food and drink.
Vegan recipes from the Mediterranean, a Spanish company that’s breaking records with its paella technique and a roundup of the biggest discussion topics at this year’s Pitti Taste food and drinks fair in Florence.
A different take on a classic breakfast staple by the founder of London’s 26 Grains restaurants.
Racing driver Jenson Button’s foray in the spirits business, plus Icelandic chef and cookbook author Solla Eiríksdóttir on the evolution of vegan food and why the future looks promising.
The world-famous Japanese chef and restaurateur on the ups and downs of his career. Also in the programme: a Finnish lab that’s busy growing coffee and why Tibetan food deserves more recognition.
Fernando Trocca speaks about his cooking, which has made him one of the most respected chefs in the world. Plus: how La Michoacana ice cream parlours became a uniquely Mexican success story.
A classic soup recipe from Toronto by an award-winning Canadian food writer and cookbook author.
British chef Simon Rogan on the third Michelin star awarded to his flagship restaurant, L’Enclume. Plus: why Penang is becoming Malaysia’s culinary hot spot.
A grilled octopus recipe by the man behind Budapest’s Michelin-starred restaurant Essência.
Food writers Olia Hercules and Alissa Timoshkina discuss their campaign to raise funds for Ukraine, and we look at how the NGO World Central Kitchen has rushed to offer hot meals for those in need. Also in the programme: a look at the first commercial product from Copenhagen’s Noma.
An easy home recipe by the man behind the three-Michelin-star L’Enclume restaurant in northern England.
We hear how the world’s largest udon chain is adapting for the European market and meet a master blender to discuss emerging trends in the whisky industry.
We speak to Mark Donald, whose restaurant at Scotland’s Glenturret Distillery has just won a Michelin star. Also in the programme: unexpected ways to prepare eggs and the week’s top food and drink headlines.
We hear from two hospitality entrepreneurs who discovered new opportunities during the pandemic. Also in the programme: the week’s top food and drink headlines.
The man behind Hackney Coterie in London explains how to ferment Jerusalem artichokes at home and what to serve with them.
We meet the founder of Sayuri, an artisanal Japanese green tea and matcha brand. Also in the programme: a winery in the heart of Milan and an original way that Danish officials are promoting the country’s new dietary guidance.
The two-Michelin-starred chef of London’s Da Terra restaurant shares a recipe for ‘moqueca’, a traditional Brazilian fish stew.
A Swedish non-alcoholic wine brand that is winning with its quality and taste-first approach; one of Toronto’s most storied hotels that has returned after a major renovation; and the week’s top food and drink headlines.
A recipe for a decadent weekend meal by the owner and executive chef of The Drunken Butler restaurant in London.
What will it take for the hospitality industry to get back on track to success? Plus: the week’s food and drink headlines.
How Switzerland became the king of breakfast, a top British chef bringing the zero-waste ethos to central London and the week’s top headlines.
We look ahead to the coming year and ask what it may bring for the hospitality industry around the world. Plus: Scotland’s first distilled alcohol-free spirit and the week’s top food and drink headlines.
Monocle’s Markus Hippi looks back at the last 12 months of our food and drink programme, recapping highlights with some of the world’s best chefs, restaurateurs and key players in hospitality.
Food historian Annie Gray on how the Christmas dinner table became what it is today. Plus: Rich Woods’s festive cocktail recommendations and the week’s top food and drink headlines.
A delicious recipe by the chief-director of London’s Oklava restaurant and author of a new cookbook, ‘Three: Acid, Texture, Contrast’.
Modernist Cuisine’s Francisco Migoya on what he learned while creating ‘Modernist Pizza’, his comprehensive book about one of the world’s favourite dishes. Plus: food-technology innovation at Helsinki’s Slush start-up gathering and the week’s top food-and-drink headlines.
The company that’s aiming to make private chefs available for a wider audience, plus award winning food writer and author Laurel Evans on the rich culinary tradition of Italy’s northwestern region of Liguria.
Virgilio Martínez on the huge amount of work it took to create ‘The Latin American Cookbook’, which contains hundreds of recipes. Plus: Selin Kiazim’s top tips for homemade knockout dishes.
Dee Rettali on her baking style, which has made Fortitude Bakehouse one of the most celebrated craft bakeries in London. Plus: how mixer company Fever-Tree found a gap in the market – and then global success.
A coal-roasted aubergine recipe by the founder of London barbecue restaurant Smokestak.
Donna Hay’s new tricks for easier cooking, a look at the best new wine producers in Portugal and how two former rugby players found success with a sourdough pizza and doughnut business in Hong Kong.
A recipe made entirely with vegan ingredients that works as an alternative to a classic tuna tartar.
We hear from the Mexican Arca Tierra project, which works with leading chefs to save traditional farming methods. Plus: we catch up with three-Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco and hear from the creator of the world’s first pure-milk vodka.
An easy vegetarian Greek recipe from the author of the new book ‘Lemon, Love and Olive Oil’
Award-winning author Rowan Jacobsen on why so much of what we think we know about truffles is wrong. Plus, a pioneer of sourdough baking in Athens and a Hong Kong restaurant specialising in British-Chinese cooking.
British top chef James Martin on the joys of cooking with butter, a visit to one of Scandinavia’s best cocktail bars, and why one port wine producer is attracting attention.
A recipe for brown butter cakes by the head of bread and pastry at Flor Bakery in London’s Borough Market.
We celebrate the 10th anniversary of Monocle 24 with a special edition, in which we speak to some of the best culinary experts across the globe about how the world of food and drink has changed in the last decade and what they expect from the next 10 years.
Mandy Yin discusses her new cookbook, ‘Sambal Shiok: The Malaysian Cookbook’, and gives us an overview of the rich and varied culinary culture of Malaysia. Plus: we meet Esra Muslu, one of Turkey’s finest chefs, ahead of her London restaurant opening.
We sit down with celebrated chef Daniel Humm to discuss the challenges of navigating the pandemic and the future of the restaurant industry. Plus: can good design help to solve the world’s food problems?
Top UK chef Ollie Dabbous’s top tricks for elevating your cooking to another level. Plus: how Helsinki’s Finnjävel restaurant won a Michelin star with its Finnish home-cooking classics.
The stories behind some of the most-used kitchen tools and appliances, plus legendary food writer Claudia Roden’s collection of her favourite recipes from the Mediterranean.
We speak to the founder of The Seafood Bar, a Dutch hit restaurant concept that’s just opened in London. Also in the programme: the latest food and drink news from Latin America.
A delicious tofu recipe by Bonnie Chung, founder of food brand Miso Tasty and author of new book ‘Tofu Tasty’.
René Redzepi of Copenhagen restaurant Noma launched the Mad Foundation and Mad Symposium 10 years ago. Also in the programme: Monocle’s new neighbour in London Junsei Yakitori and the week’s food and drink headlines.
We are off to Porto to hear a recipe for a simple starter from Emanuel de Sousa, owner of restaurant Early and hotel Rosa et Al in the city’s Bombarda arts district.
London’s pioneer of Spanish cuisine on launching two new restaurants. Plus, how Hong Kong’s hospitality industry has bounced back from the pandemic.
The head chef of London’s Paradise restaurant picks one of his favourite Sri Lankan recipes.
Chef James Knappett on how 15 months of closure shaped his London restaurant Kitchen Table. Plus, why Montevideo is Latin America’s ice-cream hot spot, and Bonnie Chung’s top tips for using tofu at home.
The top Australian chef Josh Niland on how to eat fish without throwing anything away. Plus, the week’s food and drink headlines and Zurich’s new Japanese restaurant Ooki Pavillon.
Three-Michelin-starred chef Dani García’s new London restaurant, plus how the drinks brand Empirical breaks the rules of existing alcohol categories.
We head to Humble Chicken, a new take on the traditional Japanese yakitori bar in Soho, and meet the team behind Kudu Grill, which is bringing South African braai to southeast London. Plus: we find out more about a family-written Greek cookbook, ’Sea Salt and Honey’.
A delicious Caribbean Creole dessert recipe from the author of new cookbook ‘Sunshine Kitchen’.
British top chef Marcus Wareing on the post-pandemic future of the hospitality industry; how he pushes the boundaries in the kitchen and escapes repeating old tricks; and why caring for your staff matters more than before.
The James Beard award-winning author and food stylist shares a recipe for a refreshing summer cocktail from Colombia.
Victor Lugger, co-founder of the Big Mamma restaurant group, on success in difficult times and how to guarantee you have the staff you need. Plus, Zuza Zak’s new book about the rich culinary culture of the Baltic region.
A recipe for a sumptuous weekend brunch dish from the head chef of Casa Maria Luigia, Massimo Bottura’s elegant country hotel in Modena.
How one of Belgium’s oldest chocolate brands is experiencing a revival, and how a new Philippine business is quickly gaining new fans around the world. Also in the programme: a new cookbook all about great seafood.
The founder of London’s Decatur pop-up shares one of his favourite classic Cajun recipes.
A look into the rich food culture from the Caribbean islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Plus: Monocle staff members’ recommendations for summer food and drink from all over the world.
We speak to two authors of new cookery books: Ben Tish, who has just released ‘Sicilia’, and Mariana Velásquez, whose new book is called ‘Colombiana’.
A summer recipe from the head chef of Royale, a new restaurant in London specialising in Provençal cooking.
During the lockdowns, thousands of restaurants around the world launched their own meal kits that allowed customers to finish the dishes at home and enjoy quality food at home. But what is the future for these boxes now that restaurants have opened their doors again? Are they just an unnecessary distraction for restaurants or something that will help them to win over new customers?
The success story of English sparkling wine: we set out to discover what has made English bubbly so much better and popular in the last decade, and what the future holds. And of course, we offer some top recommendations too.
How cultural differences shape styles of cheese in different parts of Europe, why American cheese deserves much more attention, and what the future holds for dairy.
Drinks special. We speak to the CEO of a Venezuelan distillery making rum in an unexpected way. Plus: why one of Europe’s top destinations for great mezcal is in London.
New hospitality businesses are opening across the city after the recent easing of coronavirus restrictions in England. We visit two of the most exciting new launches: Eataly and Cafe Bao.
A modern take on an often-overlooked British breakfast dish by the head chef and owner of The Little Chartroom restaurant in Edinburgh.
Molly Baz’s tips to make you more efficient and less stressed in the kitchen, Elizabeth Haigh’s Singaporean recipes, plus the week’s food and drink headlines.
A look into the rich and varied influences on what we consider to be Australian food today; a pioneer of Burmese cooking in Hong Kong; and the week’s top food and drink headlines.
A sustainable yet simple recipe for mussels from the head chef of Kodbyens Fiskebar in Copenhagen.
We head to the Uruguayan capital to hear how new cafés are bringing the world’s coffee trends to the city. Also in the programme: how Moving Mountains is innovating plant-based alternatives to meat.
Alberto Vollmer, CEO of the Venezuelan rum brand Santa Teresa, shares one of his favourite cocktail recipes.
Yasmin Khan on recipes that have travelled across the Eastern Mediterranean. Plus: Israeli chef Elior Balbul’s new restaurant in London.
Reem Kassis on what united the cooking of the Arab world, how Dubai is trying to reinvent itself as a global hub for coffee culture and Daniel Calvert’s new restaurant in Tokyo.
An easy recipe by food editor and recipe developer Molly Baz, who has just released her new book, ‘Cook This Book’.
We speak to two cookbook authors about their vegetarian-friendly recipes, get the week’s food and drink headlines, and hear how Jock Zonfrillo found success despite dark times in his 20s.
How DeAille Tam became one of the best female chefs in the world. Plus, Bill Buford’s odyssey to master French cooking after a career as an acclaimed journalist.
Chef Alan Murchison’s mission for top-notch food fit for athletes. Plus: Argentine chef Francis Mallmann’s latest venture on an Uruguayan beach.
A recipe from the South African head chef behind one of Brussels’ best-loved neighbourhood restaurants.
How Tom Aikens became one of the most successful chefs in Britain; inspiration for picnic baskets; and the week’s top food-and-drink headlines.
High-end private chef Saima Khan reveals one of her favourite recipes, which has a well-known fan.
We feature two businesses celebrating anniversaries: restaurateur Vivek Singh reflects on 20 years of The Cinnamon Club in London; and Mikael Petrossian of the eponymous French luxury food retailer tells us about the company’s 100-year history.
A recipe by a US top chef who has brought his culinary skills to the Cotswolds in Britain.
Why Syria’s food culture deserves much more attention, and how Saima Khan found global success as a private chef.
The Michelin-starred American-Portuguese chef shares a recipe for a Goan shrimp dish and a cocktail to match.
We look at the valuable lessons that the hospitality industry has learned from the past 12 months. Plus: US chef Andrew D’Ambrosi’s new culinary concept in one of the most beautiful corners of the UK.
A recipe by the head chef of newly opened restaurant Robin Wylde in Lyme Regis, in the southwest of England.
A British business offering some of the healthiest and most environmentally healthy meat you can find. Plus: how Simon Rogan got his new Michelin green star for sustainability.