Andrew Urwin
Food
Our tasty round-up includes tomatoes from the Isle of Wight and a café in Bangkok
Way to go
The signs that enhance our cities come in a chaotic mix of shapes and sizes. The craft of creating inspiring text falls to those with clear heads – the sign-writers.
Monocle travel guide
Stunning interiors by Brazilian designers compete with rainforest views at the Botanique Hotel and Spa. This São Paulo hideaway offers charms that take time to discover, promising a truly unique stay.
Pacific fleet: Fiji Airways
Fiji's national carrier returns to its roots, rebranding from Air Pacific to Fiji Airways. An upgraded fleet of Airbus A330s shows the airline is also focused on the future.
The Monocle Winter Series
Make your winter merry and bright with festive chat and musical guests, premiering December 24-28 during The Monocle Daily. Or, catch the repeats from 31 December to 4 January.
Crank it up
The commute may be routine but your bike doesn't have to be. As more people discover that a bicycle is indispensable for urban life, Monocle visits five brands that can liven up city cycling.
Business
The surprising success of importing European artisan cheese culture to China, while a new trend for fine wine also takes off in Hong Kong and plans to legalise casinos in Japan get underway.
Fashion
A Swedish fisherman's raincoat, a made-in-England store opening, and an interview with the co-founder of online retailer Avenue 32.
Monocle travel guide
On Monocle’s world tour this month are a Long Island hotel that takes you back to those summer camp days, cocktails and kebabs from Israel’s finest chef and coffee couture in London.
