Food & Drink
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Liquid courage
The struggling region of Oaxaca is tasting economic success with its burgeoning mezcal production. Monocle meets the spirited generation mixing rural tradition and business to create a Mexican brand with bite.
Horst Brandstätter
Horst Brandstätter, owner of perennial childhood favourite Playmobil, enjoys the simple things in life: toys and Bavarian sausages.
Sergio Rodrigues
Renowned designer Sergio Rodrigues views restaurants as theatres, where atmosphere is as key as food. His ‘last meal’ would be a beef fillet at Gero.
Super Swedes
Stockholm’s conservative culinary scene is being transformed. A new generation of food entrepreneurs are answering the call for laidback dining with clever, big-scale enterprises where locals can grab a quick bite.
Food
The restaurants and food-producers on our radar this month, plus our "star dish" of beef tartare.
Americas
Swapping rum for wine in the Dominican Republic, bidding for the Olympics in Anchorage and going long-haul with Alaska'a senator.
Alison Goldfrapp
British singer and composer Alison Goldfrapp invites us into her east London home for a feast of fish, chips and sparkling English wine.
Inventory No. 67
This month’s treats include some gin for your drinks cabinet, stationery for your home-office and wooden animals for the fun of it.
Staying local
When it comes to retail, many Italians stick to the old-school way. Generations of refinement have worked wonders for local small businesses, from green grocers and chemists to butchers who know their craft.
Food
Our tasty round-up includes fishy happenings in London and getting salty in Israel.
