The Menu
Interviews with top chefs, food innovators, and producers. Discover ingredients, trends, and stories shaping the world of food and drink.
Latest Episodes
Beirut’s pathfinders
This week, we continue our culinary exploration of Beirut to see how the Lebanese capital is gearing up for the return of tourists. Monocle’s Markus Hippi meets the local entrepreneurs who are helping the…
The Lebanese way
This week, we leave the Midori House studio in London and head to Lebanon. Monocle’s Markus Hippi takes us on a culinary journey around Beirut and speaks to local entrepreneurs who are helping the…
Finnjavel and Antakya’s gastronomic recovery
How Finnish restaurant, Finnjavel, is making waves in London’s fine-dining scene. Plus: one chef’s plan for post-earthquake gastronomic recovery in Antakya, Turkey.
Bao and Portugal’s star winemaker
How Taiwanese Bao restaurants became a hit in London. Plus: the man leading a movement of young independent wine producers in Portugal.
Europe’s taste of the Middle East
We speak to Erin Tibi about how his flamboyant new restaurant, Kapara, puts the fun back into London’s fine dining scene. Plus: Monocle’s Myriam Zumbühl sits down with Zürich-based chef Elif Oskan to discuss…
Italian island cuisine and San Antonio’s culinary revival
We speak to culinary author Katie Parla about her new book featuring the best recipes from the Italian islands. Plus: Texan food pioneer Geronimo Lopez talks to Monocle about his restaurant, Botika.
Todolí Citrus Fundacio and Henrique Sá Pessoa
How the former head of London’s Tate Modern refocused his energy to protect rare citrus fruits. Plus, Joia, London’s new restaurant opening by top Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa.
From Lebanon to London
We speak to the founders of Mayha, a Japanese ‘omakase’, about the restaurant concept that was first introduced in Beirut and has now opened in London. Also in the programme: a company catering for…
Pitti Taste 2023
A report from Italy’s leading food fair showcasing the new luxury food products set to hit shelves later this year. Plus: what the US eats during the Super Bowl weekend and British chef Alex…
Food for the Oscars
A look at the menu that British chef Elliott Grover has designed for the Oscars, how Portuguese chef Kiko Martins built his Lisbon culinary empire and an unmissable restaurant launch in England’s Cornwall.
