Food & Drink
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Called to the bar
Liveable cities know the value of quality nightlife — and that doesn't mean closing at 23.00. We tracked down welcoming establishments for a good drink at 01.00 in the morning.
Business
We report on how Portuguese and Brazilian middle classes are choosing France as their top European destination. Plus, we look at the new, yet familiar, wave of coffee makers popping up across America.
Vaughan Smith
Vaughan Smith is a veteran war cameraman who set up Frontline News TV in London. He shares a meal with Monocle at the Frontline Club restaurant.
The meat of battle
It is a country renowned for its neutrality, but there is nothing hands-off about Swiss Army life where their in-demand food is concerned.
Summer on a plate
Monocle invited chef Jonathan Conroy into our Midori House kitchen to cook the perfect summer meal. He demonstrated the art of making a traditional Turkish starter, Mediterranean main course and a quintessential British classic…
No food, no battle
Swiss military food is amongst the best military food in the world. We attend kitchen boot camp to witness operational excellence in the field of the culinary arts.
Called to the bar: Bar Balcão
Also known as Geppetto by the regular visitors, 56-year-old Aldo Sbruzzi not only resembles the animated character (Pinocchio’s father) for wearing his glasses at the tip of his nose but also for his kind…
Called to the bar: Dragonfly
Fondly known as Nino by the regular customers, 28-year-old Nassif Aramouni started working at Dragonfly six years ago and has moved his way up to become chief bartender. Not an easy feat for someone…
Called to the bar: Y&M Kisling
Head bartender Mitsugi Yoshida has been mixing cocktails for six decades, having started in the early 1950s when he was just 18. Yoshida is a legend in the business, and his original Café de…
George Lois
Quick-witted adman George Lois shares his philosophy on advertising, creative sustenance and the perfect last meal.
