The Karaköy neighbourhood of Istanbul is poised on the brink of significant change as a major development project seeks to revitalise its port area, bringing hotels, shopping, residences and a resultant flow of tourists to…
This month in our series on independent retail strips we shop for rare Nordic design, good coffee, well-loved books and violins on Thereses gate.
For a break from Bairro Alto take a trip to the salubrious neighbourhood of Príncipe Real. The shops along Rua Dom Pedro V sell specialist Portuguese products and new businesses are quick to move in. There’s also a park…
An air ambulance service in South Africa, mineral water in Georgia and butter-making in Australia.
A new generation of creative types are being seduced by the faded charm of the city that was once home to Paul Bowles and William Burroughs.
Beirut’s Christian quarter of Ashrafieh has weathered civil war, terrorist assassinations and the recent Hezbollah-Israeli conflict. But today, the hill-top neighbourhood is once again under threat, this time from devel…
As Monocle expands its food and drink coverage, we ask chefs, food pioneers and bar owners to take us on a tour of their culinary neighbourhood. First up is breadmaker Jean-Luc Poujauran, who has made a name for himself in…
The resurgence of gentleman’s barber businesses, a look at the Italian shoe-making industry, and the southeast London neighbourhood being regenerated by a new café.
Chile, the Barents Sea, Haifa, a soon-to-be gentrified Berlin neighbourhood and a happening street in Istanbul. Monocle explains why these are the places to watch for business opportunities in 2011. Plus, what’s in store…
Kicking off our new series on small-business neighbourhoods primed for investment is Northbridge, where a seedy reputation is changing thanks to government financing and an influx of innovative firms.
Spain’s economic woes are creating a spirited entrepreneurial culture in its capital. We meet the people turning their fortunes around and revitalising neighbourhoods in the process, and speak to the mayor about the new…
Inujirushi has been supplying robust canvas bags with leather trimmings for the past 50 years, thriving on customer loyalty rather than marketing or advertising. Only recently has it opened a shop, in the neighbourhood it…
A timeless idea with a unique twist can be all you need for a great business. From a high-tech printing press in a neighbourhood bookshop to a laptop-friendly café for vintage design lovers, our selection of small-scale…
Friday 15 February
Be it a friend, a business contact or both, meeting face-to-face helps create stronger ties.
Tuesday 6 November
One week ago, life in Manhattan was very different from what it is today. There were no rumbling subterranean subway sounds nor beeping taxi cabs.
Wednesday 19 October
There are many business terms that are particularly grating.
Thursday 7 June
How many Finnish restaurants do you know?
Tuesday 10 April
Many years ago, as a reckless youth, I went into a local betting shop and put down a few pounds on the Grand National.
Thursday 31 March
At first it feels reassuringly familiar. The sun is shining in Shibuya, salarymen are rushing around and teens are chatting as they make their way across the famous crossing. But there are telling signs of change.
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