Overlooked for decades as French diners sought ever more outlandish haute cuisine, ‘bouillons’ are enjoying a revival. So what is so special about these bustling restaurants that serve simple homely food? We pull up a chair…
Decades of uncertainty have kept this tropical island off travel itineraries. But its beguiling mix of colonial architecture, lush landscapes and a budding culinary scene have cemented its destiny as a destination on the…
Conceived of only 21 years ago, already most nations want a “soft power” strategy – a way of winning the world over without resorting to military-industrial might. Monocle has indexed the top 30 soft power nations, which…
Chef Stefano Manfredi has spent more than 30 years pioneering unpretentious, fresh northern-Italian food in his adopted hometown of Sydney. We visited his Balla restaurant to share a few choice recipes.
It’s not even five years since the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war but in that time its capital has undergone an incredible transformation. There’s still plenty to do but the burgeoning arts scene and the restless optimism of…
Montréal’s distinctive cultural mix, fine architecture and liberal sensibility has made it Canada’s most desirable city (though Vancouverites may say otherwise). Its Saint-Henri neighbourhood is becoming especially attra…
Yangon is abuzz with the prospect of renewal and passionate entrepreneurs are starting to make their mark. Monocle visits the TS1 pop-up which is using culture and commerce to make a difference and still forge a brand.
Restaurant firm Monsoon Group is busy turning Iran’s capital into a feast for the senses – with an emphasis on taste. Its latest effort is Divan, where creativity can be found on the menu and on the walls. Elsewhere, dis…
The first stage of Azabudai Hills, a sprawling ‘city within a city’ in the Japanese capital, is open. We explore its shops, which offer everything from fashion to furniture, and see how the mixed-use development could…
We all want to work in an environment that’s friendly, challenging and gets the best out of us. The companies featured here are benchmarks in particular fields, whether it’s looking after employees, maintaining traditions…