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Called to the bar: Dragonfly
Fondly known as Nino by the regular customers, 28-year-old Nassif Aramouni started working at Dragonfly six years ago and has moved his way up to become chief bartender. Not an easy feat for someone who studied aircraft maintenance and had little experience behind the counter. Nino always serves a glass of water with each cocktail. As he says, “It’s not about getting drunk, but enjoying the drink.”
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October 2007
"Buy, taste and learn about the best foods all under the same roof." That's the slogan of Oscar Farinetti's super-market Eataly, which opened earlier this year in Turin. Housed in a former vermouth factory, Eataly offers…
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Summer on a plate
August 2012
Monocle invited chef Jonathan Conroy into our Midori House kitchen to cook the prefect summer meal. He demonstrated the art of making a traditional Turkish starter, Mediterranean main course and a quintessential British…
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Kenzo Estate
November 2010
The Kenzo Estate in Napa Valley, California, is owned by Kenzo Tsujimoto, founder of video games giant Capcom. Monocle visits to see how the company is aiming to break into the global wine market.
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Thandi Wine
January 2010
Based in South Africa, Thandi is the first black-owned-and-operated wine collective in the world and also the largest black-owned exporter. Kashfi Halford visits the vineyards in the Southern Cape to meet the people who…
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Called to the bar: Y&M Kisling
August 2012
Head bartender Mitsugi Yoshida has been mixing cocktails for six decades, having started in the early 1950s when he was just 18. Yoshida is a legend in the business, and his original Café de Tokyo won third place at the…
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Kamal’s Table – A Recipe for Lebanon
September 2011
Kamal Mouzawak, chef, writer and founder of the Souk El Tayeb farmers’ market, has made it his life’s mission to celebrate the regional produce and cuisine of Lebanon. As he prepares a feast for friends in his Batroun…
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Cook School
May 2013
We’ve handpicked the best cooking schools from around the world, including a Tasmanian cook leading guests from garden to kitchen and a chef’s guide to the markets of Israel.
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Trångsviken
March 2011
Monocle expolores how the Swedish town of Trångsviken is developing a reputation for breeding serial entrepreneurs.
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No food, no battle
August 2012
Swiss military food is amongst the best military food in the world. We attend kitchen boot camp to witness operational excellence in the field of the culinary arts.
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Best Grocery Stores
July 2011
A decent local deli can make a huge impact on your quality of life, and Monocle’s favourite food markets do more than provide basic sustenance – they are also places to witness flourishing regional food traditions in all…
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Baking & sweet making
January 2013
Monocle films heads to Toronto, Lisbon and Thessaloniki to discover some new recipes for success.
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