Food & Drink
Before ‘Japandi’ and New Nordic cuisine, two Swedish restaurants quietly pioneered Scandinavian cooking in Japan
In an age when Scandinavia is synonymous with sophisticated dining and wooden, minimalist design, it might come as a surprise that Japan’s two enduring Swedish restaurants are as homely as they are traditional.
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Becoming tolerant of food intolerances is knowing that it’s none of your business
A large and increasing number of people now identify as sufferers of food allergies and intolerances. But what’s the recipe for catering to those who might be simply picky and neurotic?
How to celebrate the Feast of the Seven Fishes in 10 dishes
Keen to rethink the passé holiday roast or terminally dry turkey? Monocle’s recipe writer Aya Nishimura has some suggestions from an overlooked Italian tradition.
El Mordjene: The banned Algerian spread threatening to upset Nutella
How the rise of a chocolate-and-hazelnut concoction has stirred up some controversy – and competition.
Our 6 favourite French-inspired restaurants
In cities from Amsterdam to Grand Rapids, chefs are adding French-inspired touches to their menus, while in the cuisine’s mother country, residents are treated to late-night deli fare.
Recipe: Flourless orange-and-almond cake
Serves 6 Our Swiss chef Ralph Schelling has whipped up a light, fluffy cake with a subtle hint of orange. For an especially rich flavour, substitute the butter with some silky Fontclara olive oil…
Recipes: Peach salad, lamb meatballs and a tart berry and cardamon finish
Peach salad with goat’s cheese and pistachiosServes 4 Ingredients8 peaches, stone removed200g mixed green salad or rocket100g feta or fresh goat’s cheese1 avocado1 red onion 4 tbsps roasted pistachios4 tbsps olive oil4 tbsps lemon…
12 sandwich recipes that’ll have you rethinking the humble snack
Whether the filling is stuffed into a baguette or strewn across a piece of sourdough, these recipes show why sandwiches really are the best thing since sliced bread.
How the iconic Cantonese Luk Yu Tea House stands the test of time
In an ever-evolving city such as Hong Kong, restaurants rarely capture the imagination for long. But after more than 90 years, this establishment‘s moreish dim sum remains as popular as ever. Plus: tech.
A peek into ‘snack bars’: The hidden gem of Japan’s nightlife
A home from home for salarymen seeking bonhomie or a late-night drink, ‘sunakku’ has been a fixture of Japanese nightlife. But as these intimate spaces dwindle in number, how will their legacy evolve?
A trusty spot beloved by Lisboetas
The restaurant Galeto has welcomed everyone from politicians to prostitutes. We take a seat to find out why it has stood the test of time.
