Wednesday 18 July
This week a struggling corporation poached a top executive from a rival company to take over as its CEO. The new boss has a proven record of delivering excellence, innovation, and crucially – value for shareholders.
What would the US be without the hamburger? Like a country without a decent urban commuter bike. And that’s been the case, until Specialized set up a workshop in California to produce new designs that are tarmac-lickin’…
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.
The Mojave desert receives more sunlight than anywhere else in the US, so plans for it to become a solar-power ‘Saudi Arabia’ seem spot on. But while many recession-hit locals are in full support, others are casting a…
If you’ve had enough of the Antwerp to Brussels commute, relocate your life. Every month we’ll take you to an emerging business hub and tell you everything you need to build a new company and enjoy a better standard of…
Food is an entire philosophy for Alice Waters, founder of restaurant Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California. She would choose to dine with family for her hypothetical last meal, and on the menu would be fresh produce bought…
Wednesday 27 January
When it comes to marijuana, 2009 was a bumper year for police in Northern California’s Mendocino County.
Analysis of Mitt Romney’s Republican candidacy success, we discuss Aung San Suu Kyi’s visit to India, and learn about a foie gras ban in California.
Top Spanish chef José Pizarro discusses the nation’s cuisine, we hear about local coffee in Jerusalem, and meet winemakers from California’s Livermore Valley.
The Monocle Weekly heads to Los Angeles this week and discovers if plans to install high-speed rail across the state of California are on track.
A dose of culture for Midori House as we head to California to see how the contemporary art scene takes on New York. Plus, music and book reviews.
The ins and outs of Mercosur, the speeding up of California's trains, and the other big ballot in America.
Sunday 29 November
Donations, please. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger this week called on President Barack Obama to provide funding for the state’s high-speed rail link between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Monday 1 February
One hundred and sixty years after the California Gold Rush lured thousands west with the promise of treasure, the droves are heading back to the Golden State.
The business in Japan, Daniel Krause and Adam Summers discuss California’s proposed high-speed rail link, and Shashank Joshi on the day’s newspapers.
Section E – Editor's Special: A roundtable on the future of food, why Kempinski Hotel Group is paying attention to Pyongyang, and we ask whether California will ever get its high-speed rail.
Richard Neutra had a major impact on modernist architecture in southern California and his Reunion House in Silver Lake, occupied by his elder son and his family, remains one of the best, most authentic examples of his work…
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…
Renowned textile artist Kay Sekimachi has lived in her California home for over 50 years. And while it may not say much on the outside, indoors it’s a warm celebration of furniture and fabrics in which life very much imi…
Saturday 18 May
This weekend pick up some great new art in Amsterdam, learn about California’s design heritage in Tokyo, and enjoy the summery new album from UK musician Bibio.
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