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Editor’s Letter

For editor in chief Andrew Tuck, the 15th anniversary of the launch of this magazine is a chance to take stock and to find out ‘Whatever happened to...?’ those who featured in – and made – our first issue. (And also to pat ourselves on the back for some powerful prescience.)
The Opener

Kids on heavy machinery, Belgian actress Virginie Efira and irksome train announcements.
Inside Track

Railway fans are using train sets to help improve the real-life efficiency of the Swiss network.
World is watching

The South Korean actor on the global allure of his nation’s culture, the fascination with ‘Squid Game’ and what makes a good story.
My Cabinet: Embassy of Denmark

Skill and style combine to show off the best of Danish values at the country’s mission in London.
Into the woods

We visit a new members’ club and resort that’s offering a slice of the Lower East Side in the Catskills.
Born again

A new luxury hotel in a former maternity hospital has balanced respect for a beloved, historical building with a global vision in a decade-long transformation.
Jail breakers

A German architect duo is converting a former jail into a smart hotel. Monocle takes an exclusive first look at the prison-turned-pension.
Nostalgic neon

The fluorescent signs lining Hong Kong’s streets are a huge part of its identity. Heritage group TNX is working to stop these lights from burning out by restoring them with a new mission to illuminate the next generation of Hong Kongers.
Slice things up

Here’s what’s fresh in the gourmet world: from a cheese affineur who goes to grate lengths to a Norwegian opening in Tokyo and the launch of a newly renovated Los Angeles legend. Plus: a toothsome chicken dish to cook at home.
Upper crust

In the shadow of the iconic Rockefeller Center, a new restaurant and bakery is combining Manhattan’s sophistication with the welcoming bustle of Milan’s aperitivo culture. We break bread with Ignacio Mattos, Lodi’s celebrated chef-owner.
Sleeper hits

Across Europe, new hotels are showing why superior service, not photo opportunities, keeps guests coming back for more.
Hello trolley

This bentwood birch bar trolley from 1936 is a key part of Alvar and Aino Aalto’s original design for the recently revamped Savoy restaurant in Helsinki. There are now two of the original trolleys under chef-patron Helena Puolakka’s roof. The first can be found beside barman Aleksi Mehtonen and the second is wheeled out to tables – a finishing touch to the spot-on service.

Make my day 05: Aalto bar cart / Helsinki

Hello trolley

This bentwood birch bar trolley from 1936 is a key part of Alvar and Aino Aalto’s original design for the recently revamped Savoy restaurant in Helsinki. There are now two of the original trolleys under chef-patron Helena Puolakka’s roof. The first can be found beside barman Aleksi Mehtonen and the second is wheeled out to tables – a finishing touch to the spot-on service.
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Editor’s Letter

The Opener

Inside Track

World is watching

My Cabinet: Embassy of Denmark

Into the woods

Born again

Jail breakers

Nostalgic neon

Slice things up

Upper crust

Sleeper hits

Hello trolley

What’s in a name

Affairs

Comment

Business

Culture

Architecture

Defending the impossible

Into the abyss

Can the Republicans take the centre ground?

New frontier

Talk of the town

Scene stealers

Head of steam

Moving pictures

Taking on the world

Nation buildings

Measuring up

Remaking a masterpiece

Going the distance

Class of its own

Spring awakening

All aboard

Tracking changes

Ensemble cast

Growing pains

Dream team

Snappers’ delight

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