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Food Neighbourhoods 139: Port of Spain, Woodbrook
Monocle 24’s Rory Gooderick takes us to the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, home to an amazing mix of cultures – and cuisines.
South Africa’s culinary star
How South African chef Kobus van der Merwe made his restaurant Wolfgat one of the most talked-about dining spots in the world. Plus: Slovenia’s gin revolution and a Japanese exhibition on fermentation.
Food Neighbourhoods 138: Honolulu
Food writer Martha Cheng on what Hawaiian food really consists of – and why there is so much more to be discovered than just fresh coconut juice and delicious bowls of poké.
What’s bubbling in Spanish cuisine?
Spanish chef Eneko Atxa on the next big things in Spanish food, an Irish example of how food and design work together, and why Ran Shmueli has become one of the driving forces in Tel Aviv’s thriving culinary scene.
Food Neighbourhoods 137: Bangkok, Chinatown
Thai-American food writer Chawadee Nualkhair reveals her favourite street-food vendors in the Thai capital’s Chinatown.
Lebanon’s food secrets
Top Lebanese recipes beyond hummus, shawarma and falafel, Milan’s bakery renaissance and a new challenger in the non-alcoholic beverages market.
Food Neighbourhoods 136: Paris, Pigalle
The Paris neighbourhood of Pigalle is known for its bustling nightlife but it also has plenty to offer when it comes to finding a good meal. Our guide is Monocle’s Julia Webster.
‘The Island Kitchen’
Undiscovered culinary treasures from islands in the Indian Ocean, how Helsinki’s iconic Savoy restaurant is being updated for the 21st century and how top chef Dan Giusti intends to fix US school lunches.
Food Neighbourhoods 135: Porto, Bombarda Quarteirão
We head to Bombarda Quarteirão, the Porto neighbourhood that’s home to many of the city’s designers and makers, where art galleries sit beside creative food spots. Our guide is Monocle’s Nic Monisse.
‘Moorish’
British chef Ben Tish on Mediterranean food and the controversial topic of cultural appropriation in cooking. Plus: a visit to Ireland’s first non-alcoholic bar and the biggest discussion topics from Genoa’s Slow Fish fair…
Food Neighbourhoods 134: Altamura, Italy
We head to the south Italian city of Altamura which has been a culinary destination for hundreds of years, partly thanks to its unique bread. Our guide is Monocle’s Teresa Marvulli.
The Travel Top 50
Monocle’s editor in chief, Tyler Brûlé, and editor, Andrew Tuck, join Markus Hippi to introduce Monocle’s celebration of the best in the world of travel.
Food Neighbourhoods 133: Punta de Mita, Mexico
Monocle 24’s Darin Steinkey heads to the Mexican destination that’s famous for its fish tacos, exotic regional specialties and the latest in Mexican haute cuisine.
Cider rethought
The cider market has a new challenger from Normandy, London tips for a great food market and a restaurant-bakery concept with a focus on health.
Food Neighbourhoods 132: Kuopio, Finland
Monocle 24’s Markus Hippi takes us to his home region in Eastern Finland and to its biggest city, Kuopio: a destination famed for its unique local dishes and the locals’ quirky sense of humour.
