The Menu

Enrique Olvera’s new book, Slovenia’s orange wine and chef Alessandra Montagne

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #447: New England’s ice cream traditions

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000

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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The summer pantry

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #446, De Pijp, Amsterdam

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:03:55 +0000

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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Sandwiches: the best thing since sliced bread

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #445: Angela Hartnett at Cafe Murano, Marylebone

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:01:12 +0000

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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‘The Spanish Pantry’, Danish ice cream and London’s culinary canalboats

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 08:26:20 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #444: Muskoka, Canada

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:09:10 +0000

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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What makes a ‘flavour hero’? Plus: Rossella’s secret to restaurant longevity and Indonesia’s star barista

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:52:41 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #443: Lille, France

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:44:20 +0000

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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London’s Trullo turns 15, Finnish potato porridge and the UK connection to Saint Émilion’s wines

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #442: Sa Pa, Vietnam

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:29:00 +0000

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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Chilean cuisine in London, First Nation’s cooking in Canada and the world’s fascination with crisps

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:35:28 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #441: Strasbourg, France

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:55:00 +0000

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 growing up a picky eater. Plus: ‘omakase’ in Helsinki and our Wine of the Month

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:01:39 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #440: Piata Obor, Bucharest

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:43:40 +0000

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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Food on the move

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:30:11 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #439: Quadrilatero, Bologna

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:48:17 +0000

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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Northern Pasta Co, Dakar’s delicacies and Apollo Bagels in Copenhagen

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:15:19 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #438: Kalk Bay

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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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‘Pakistan’, spot prawn season in Canada and Jigger & Pony

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #437: MAD Symposium, Copenhagen

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:37:20 +0000

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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‘Umai’, London Coffee Festival and our wine of the month

Fri, 30 May 2025 18:55:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #436: Belmont, The Bronx, New York

Tue, 27 May 2025 16:39:05 +0000

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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The food of Ukraine and its diaspora

Fri, 23 May 2025 16:40:26 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #435: Ialysos, Rhodes

Tue, 20 May 2025 16:46:21 +0000

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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Supper clubs, wild garlic and Wein Goutte

Fri, 16 May 2025 16:57:09 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #434: Bethnal Green, London

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:59:59 +0000

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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Three-course feast

Fri, 09 May 2025 17:03:12 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #433: Somerset, England

Tue, 06 May 2025 16:41:00 +0000

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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India’s drinks industry, Provençal pistachios and Wine of the Month

Fri, 02 May 2025 17:03:40 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #432: Surry Hills, Sydney

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:40:59 +0000

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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Rebuilding LA’s hospitality industry, ‘McAtlas’ and Heckfield Place

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:58:21 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #431: Colonia Roma, Mexico City

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000

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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Chocolate special

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #430: Val d’Orcia, Italy

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:22:02 +0000

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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Coffee

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 16:52:04 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #429: Harlem, New York

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:35:31 +0000

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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Bahraini cuisine, Finland’s heritage ale and are New York’s diners the community hub that they once were?

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:51:39 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #428: Winemaking in Yunnan Province, China

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 16:34:02 +0000

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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All things green

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:52:40 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #427: Aix-en-Provence

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:20:00 +0000

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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What is Caribbean cuisine? Plus: Syria’s best shawarma and ‘An A-Z of Chinese Food’

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:19:22 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #426: Binondo, Manila

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:08:13 +0000

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.

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Dairy

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:08:31 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #425: Töölö, Helsinki

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:20:05 +0000

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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Listening to your food, Filipino barbecue and our wine of the month

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:59:53 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #424: Tromsø, Norway

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:44:54 +0000

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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Richard Hart and Peter Pihel on pioneering New Nordic cuisine

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:48:22 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #423: Chifa Town, Madrid

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:40:42 +0000

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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Legacies in food and drink

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:31:23 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #422: South Kensington, London

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:01:00 +0000

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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The cuisine surrounding the Danube and the absinthe revival

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #421: Thessaloniki, Greece

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:25:26 +0000

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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Taking it slow

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #420: Little Portugal, Sydney

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +0000

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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Modern Georgian cuisine and Lyon’s Sirha trade fair

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:36:36 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #419: Alagna Valsesia

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:07:37 +0000

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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Modern barbecue philosophy with Dave Pynt

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:11:56 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #418: De Baarsjes, Amsterdam

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:57:28 +0000

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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Eat your greens! Plus: the popularity of non-alocholic drinks

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #417: Lagos, Portugal

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:34:58 +0000

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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‘Crumbs’, Kurze and ‘Money on the Wall’

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #416: Périgueux, France

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000

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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The best of 2024, part two

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Monocle’s Chiara Rimella looks back at a delicious 2024.

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The best of 2024, part one

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000

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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Winter special

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #415: Trondheim, Norway

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:55:09 +0000

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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Christmas special

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #414: Old Town, Kraków

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:06:13 +0000

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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The art of winemaking

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #413: Testaccio, Rome

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:47:57 +0000

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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Mangal II and ‘The World Atlas of Honey’

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 17:50:28 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #412: Port Townsend, Washington

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:05:06 +0000

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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Scottish drinking and dining

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:50:12 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #411: Dalston, London

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:50:58 +0000

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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Food in print

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:57:08 +0000

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.

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Food Neighbourhoods #410: Cusco, Peru

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:57:49 +0000

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.

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‘Cooking for People’, Estonian wine and The Newt

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:50:44 +0000

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.

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Food Neighbourhoods #409: Vaxholm, Sweden

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:58:14 +0000

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.

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‘Hokkaido’, Ben Slater and our Wine of the Month

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:13:43 +0000

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.

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Food Neighbourhoods #408: Oslo, Norway

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:29:55 +0000

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.

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Umami

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000

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.

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Food Neighbourhoods #407: Taormina, Sicily

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000

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.

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Happy Endings, Butcheria and Japanese food replicas

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:15:32 +0000

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.

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Food Neighbourhoods #406: Hudson, New York

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +0000

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.

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Santiago Lastra, fresh-herb foraging in Finland and Lulu’s

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000

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.

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Food Neighbourhoods #405: Marseille

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:37:50 +0000

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.

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Condiments

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:00:00 +0000

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.

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Food Neighbourhoods #404: Herne Hill, London

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:00:39 +0000

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.

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‘The Martini’, The Ferm and Wine of the Month

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000

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.

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Food Neighbourhoods #403: Ibiza Town

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:55:00 +0000

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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Tollington’s fish bar and Ziba

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:57:03 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #402: Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:51:53 +0000

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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Lahpet Larder, Do Good Brew Co and Archestratus

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 16:14:09 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #401: Mendoza, Argentina

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000

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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Savoy Helsinki’s new book, Bleu Tshering Dorji and Catarina Bistrot

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:41:10 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #400: Stoneybatter, Dublin

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:34:45 +0000

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.

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David Carter, Kanaan and our Wine of the Month

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:49:33 +0000

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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Food Neighbourhoods #399: Grenada, West Indies

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:53:59 +0000

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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