Food & Drink
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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…
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…
Escape to la campagne: Normandy
Pierre-Edouard Robine traded city life to rediscover his farming roots in 2016. Since then, he has built a sparkling wine business and forages for Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, alongside tending to his small herd…
Sustainability for V-ZUG
Quality of life is a defining pillar of the V-Zug brand and an emphasis on sustainable living is fundamental to the Swiss company’s approach. We travel to Melbourne to visit Hip v. Hype, an…
Creativity in the Kitchen with V-ZUG
The alchemy of creativity and technology is at the heart of V-Zug’s innovation. An integral part of their R&D is collaborations with top chefs from around the world. We travel to Hong Kong, Munich…
Design Innovation by V-ZUG
Swiss design is famous for precision engineering and high-quality materials. V-Zug’s design language is a reflection of this and is embraced by architects and designers around the world. We travel to Milan to talk…
