Jörg Koopmann
Noma hero
René Redzepi is regarded as one of the world's best chefs and is credited with putting Denmark on the culinary map. Monocle meets the man at the forefront of New Nordic cuisine.
Expo 29: How I Govern
From Nagasaki to Washington, Monocle chronicles how a diverse group of presidents and mayors manage, from dealing with poverty and provincial wars to taking power naps and holding 'noodle' meetings.
Life craft
The Bosnian wood-working company Rukotvorine has survived many battles – literally. But now it is hoping to sell its Balkan crafts around the world.
The liveable cities index 2010
We've been doing our homework and crunching the numbers for our survey of the top 25 liveable cities, but we know it's not just about statistics.
Premier league
Ahead of the COP15 climate conference, Monocle meets Danish prime minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen to discuss Denmark’s identity, global security and the impact of the ‘cartoon crisis’.
The watch word
As traditional media standards slip in the digital age, a new generation of journalists is emerging, ready to blend old-school ethics with modern, high-tech reporting methods to restore quality and trust.
Berlin: cultural city
Berlin's industry is defunct, but abandoned warehouses now house galleries and studios leading the European avant-garde. Monocle salutes our culture capital winner and asks: can the city's energetic creatives thrive?
Maverick motors
Japanese car company Subaru has always attracted a less conformist driver. Its Forester model epitomises the brand’s quirky but unflashy design, solid reliability and diverse following, from Swiss policemen to laid-back farmers.
Kings of the hill
Beirut’s Christian quarter of Ashrafieh has weathered civil war and conflict. Today, the neighbourhood is under threat from developers destroying old palaces to build high-rises for the country’s internationally mobile elite.
The hills are alive
Bolzano, South Tyrol's capital, is experiencing a business boom beyond tourism. Hi-tech start-ups are soaring in Italy's richest province, attracting entrepreneurs with its efficient public services and multicultural atmosphere. Is this Europe’s Boulder?
