Nadav Kander is one of the world’s top photographers – in both art and commercial worlds. Recent successes include ‘Yangtze, the Long River’, nominated for Prix Pictet, and ‘Obama’s People’ commissioned by the ‘New York…
From mega markets to São Paulo’s all-night bakeries, the Urbanist takes a look at how cities keep themselves fed.
This month our selection of destinations includes a French countryside retreat, a Norwegian bakery on the Med, a New York-style café in Paris and an egg-obsessed restaurant in Singapore.
We present 10 of the world’s most charming places, from an airport to a restaurant. And on page 113, the venerable Stephen Bayley explains why charming the pants off people will always get you through.
While post-industrial towns such as Detroit languish in a ‘rust belt’, Pittsburgh is bucking the trend, teeing itself up as a major hi-tech hub and an alternative to California’s Silicon Valley. Monocle visits its thriving…
We look at the big influence of small businesses, learn about Saul Bass with author Pat Kirkham, and tuck into a New York-style bakery.
We talk about putting personality back into the hospitality business, sample Japan’s craft beers and meet a data analyst who quit to start a bakery.
A festive global feast with the owners of London’s Outsider Tart bakery, a discussion of Israel and Palestine and insights into luxury shopping in China.
How Brazilians are reinventing the wine shop, we discuss eggs with Rose Carrarini of Rose Bakery in Paris, and see what’s in Santiago’s basket.
Erskineville’s ascension to the perfect address for urban professionals hasn’t stripped it of its character and community feel. The old workers’ cottages provide creative living spaces and Erskineville Road offers attrac…
After 40 years of selling Danish pastries in Japan, Andersen has opened in Denmark. The firm is giving rivals (there are 975 bakeries in the country) a run for their money by using only the best natural ingredients.
We discuss whether the Palestinians could move one step closer to being a recognised state and consider what Jacob Zuma can do to rescue his image and that of the ANC. Plus, bakery business in Chicago.
Seattle-born Cynthia Barcomi opened her first café in Berlin’s Kreuzberg neighbourhood in the 1990s. Since then, her coffee, cakes and bagels have become a local legend. She takes us on a tour of the district’s best bake…
The basic staples of food and drink are often the hardest to get right – and because they're part of day-to-day life, it's tempting for producers to cut corners in the name of efficiency. All too often, the missing ingre…
Monocle heads to Fukuoka, the main city on Japan’s Kyushu island and famous for its food culture, for our spring menswear dress-up.
Tuesday 23 April
The games available on smartphones and tablets can drive a daily commuter in Hong Kong to distraction.
Monday 9 April
Kevin Systrom, CEO of Instagram, must be an exceptional negotiator, or just lucky.
Monday 10 September
As a Brazilian I’m very happy with the fact that Rio is hosting the next Olympics but I have a feeling that my hometown, São Paulo, is being forgotten.
Thursday 9 September
After a brief respite from a passing typhoon this week, Japan’s ferociously hot summer – the hottest on record – has picked up where it left off.
Thursday 17 November
Almost a decade after cup-cakes conquered New York City, the delicately delicious macaron is emerging as Gotham’s newest gourmet indulgence.
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