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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Tempting plates: Here’s what’s on our global menu this month
We sample what’s brewing in a Norwegian coffeehouse in Tokyo, reel in delicacies from the deep in Stockholm and fill up on Anglo-French fare in London.
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.
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.
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.
Monocle’s road trip along the rural Swiss canton of Jura
The sub-alpine reaches of the Franco-Swiss border aren’t on many people’s bucket lists – but that’s changing. Here are a few reasons to visit, from new hotels and restaurants to viticulturists producing characterful wines.
Mountain: A fresh face in London’s fine-dining scene by chef Tomos Parry
We secure a much sought-after seat to see what the fuss is about. Plus: Sandwich recipes from our Swiss chef Ralph Schelling.
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…
