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Yvonne Xu

Food & Drink

On the table

A true winter warmer with an umami punch, the return of a storied Milanese restaurant to its home turf and much more: sink your teeth into this month’s culinary highlights from around the world.

  • Issue #160
  • 5 min read
On the table
Retail

The new wave

Surfwear, footwear, city shorts and relaxed shirts – summer holidays are all about breezy, effortless dressing. From Bali to Brazil, we’ve found the new generation of retailers selling the best summery brands.

  • Issue #155
  • 10 min read
Bright spacious interior of 1351 store with clothing racks, natural lighting and minimalist design
Culture

Artistic intake

From a sculpture park to record shops, these are the cultural hotspots to hit this summer.

  • Issue #155
  • 13 min read
Arik Levy stands in his bright studio space surrounded by metallic sculptures and art pieces
Design

The Monocle Design Awards 2022

From the smartest greenhouses to the prettiest glassware, the Monocle Design Awards celebrate the most pleasing projects that bring our homes and cities to life.

  • Issue #153
  • 45 min read
Anne Street Garden Villas by AOG Architects showing colorful social housing development with individual identities for each dwelling
Food & Drink

In good taste

An Appalachian homage, exquisite French delicacies, avocado on toast and a comfort-food favourite — indulge in some of the tastiest treats on our radar this month.

  • Issue #153
  • 12 min read
People dining at outdoor tables with green chairs outside Insaciável wine bar in Lisbon
Food & Drink

Snack to it

Cuba-via-Miami flavours arrive in Singapore's Boat Quay, while Lisbon gains a new rooftop retreat.

  • Issue #148
  • 7 min read
Five people dining together at wooden table in restaurant with plants and pendant lighting
Business

All in place

Thinking of relocating? We explore areas offering fresh opportunities, from a building boom enabling architects to get creative to well-connected rural communities where entrepreneurs support each other. Where will your next move take you?

  • The Forecast #11
  • 14 min read
All in place
Urbanism

Test match

The need to trial initiatives in our cities has never been greater – and finding the right test bed is key.

  • Issue #138
  • 7 min read
Test match
Design

Heaven sent

Houses of worship tend to have a distinct look and feel – but are these tropes out of date? We visit the buildings rewriting the rules for holy architecture.

  • Issue #127
  • 11 min read
Heaven sent
Design

Architecture

The brave design of a new beachside pavilion in Melbourne and a school in India using good architecture to enhance its students education

  • Issue #127
  • 6 min read
Architecture

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