Josh Fehnert
Retail rewards
The neighbourhood-building power of retail shouldn’t be underestimated. We go on an inspiring global tour with the shopkeepers, designers and business owners who know a thing or two about physical retail.
Madrid: The Monocle Quality of Life Conference
We gathered together a peerless group of thinkers, entrepreneurs, reporters and makers for our fifth annual conference. It was a unique mix of debate, dinner and hospitality; we look back at some of the…
50 steps to improving your city
Elevating the urban environment needn’t call for grand blueprints from city planners, nor sweeping regeneration. Small projects and individual details can make a difference. Here are a few starters from our editors.
The opener
Why frazzled American tourists order fries to go, plus a very Australian political grilling.
Food & drink
A sharp chopping bowl and restaurants from London to Hong Kong (via Izmir).
Food & drink
New openings from Lima to London, plus a few saucy table-toppers and something for your bookshelf.
Slice of the action
Great atmosphere, enchanting environment and – most importantly – delightful dishes. These openings from around the world have all three.
An inside job
As hotels adapt to changing tastes, their interior designers are innovating. We meet three young firms equal to the task.
Top of the shops
A tour of Row DTLA reveals a walkable side to shopping in the City of Angels plus plenty of divine takehomes.
Food & drink
Our favourite food finds, from German cookbooks to a top new Toronto table.
