Contributors / Lucrezia Motta

Our pick of the sofas, tables, chairs and accessories that are sure to bring comfort and joy into our workplaces and homes.

The stories you should be paying attention to – and the ones you might have missed.

Reporting from...Monocle’s global bureaux keep their ears to the ground in a bevvy of far-flung locales – and they’re there to keep you abreast of the latest developments. This month: crossing the road and retail.

Who has that special touch when it comes to service, atmosphere and products? We pick the winning stores and shopkeepers around the world.

We sample the three bars vying for your attention at a Parisian opening that’s become the talk of the town before hopping up to Helsinki for succulent seafood and down to Sydney for a delectable dining experience that…