Food & Drink
How a pregnancy craving led to Dubai chocolate and a new chapter for Emirati food culture
In 2021, Dubai-based entrepreneur Sarah Hamouda gave into her pregnancy cravings and, without knowing it, created a viral sensation.
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Monocle’s three-day roadtrip along South Africa’s Atlantic coast
We chart a course taking in vineyards, family farms and seaside restaurants. The water might be cool and the beaches bracing but the food scene is hotting up nicely.
Five dining establishments with the recipe for success
We celebrate restaurants that have nourished diners across generations.
Here’s what’s tickled our taste buds this month
Mascots in Tokyo, easy pizza and a London wine club savouring every last drop.
Welcome to the world’s most exclusive gastronomic society
When you’re making a meal for a head of state, who do you call? Try the Chefs des Chefs Club, a global culinary helpline with a very elite membership.
Hungry for something new? Feed your gastronomic curiosity with fresh takes from all across the globe
From bread and butter at a new Zürich opening to treats on offer at an east-London go-to in the making, here are picks for your next indulgence.
Hidden charms
The sub-alpine reaches of the Franco-Swiss border aren’t on many people’s bucket lists – but that’s changing. Our road trip along the Swiss side shows plenty of reasons to visit, from new hotels and…
Peak service
Diners have been effusive in their praise for new Soho restaurant Mountain. We secure a much sought-after seat to see what the fuss is about.
Inside Portugal’s tinned-fish industry
Tinned sardines are an icon of Portugal. We visit a family-run shop and one of the country’s last artisanal canneries to discover why sardines are cherished by the Portuguese, how the industry started back…
How to make Indonesian corn fritters
Learn how to make crispy corn fritters with London-based chef Rahel Stephanie, who spreads the joy of Indonesian cuisine as she talks us through the steps and cooks up a bountiful feast with all…
Coffee and avocados? As heat rises, Sicily turns to tropical produce
Climate change is prompting fruit farmers to diversify and coffee roasters to start considering areas beyond the so-called bean belt to source their raw material. In Sicily, Morettino, a forward-looking family-run roastery, has already…
