The Menu
Interviews with top chefs, food innovators, and producers. Discover ingredients, trends, and stories shaping the world of food and drink.
Latest Episodes
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.
Food Neighbourhoods 327: Recipe edition, Caspar Rose
A simple nutritious meal from the CEO of one of the UK’s leading meal-delivery services.
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.
Food Neighbourhoods 326: Recipe edition, Elliot Grover
The executive chef of London’s 45 Park Lane, who was chosen to cook at this year’s Oscars, gives us an insight into one of his dishes.
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 her new cookbook, ‘Cüisine’, and the importance of honouring heritage through food.
Food Neighbourhoods 325: Recipe edition, Alex Webb
A recipe from one of the UK’s rising culinary talents.
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.
Food Neighbourhoods 324: Recipe edition, Sami Tamimi
The Palestinian chef, food writer and restaurateur shares a great recipe for the classic Middle Eastern side dish, spicy new potatoes.
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.
Food Neighbourhoods 323: Recipe edition, Bre Graham
Food writer and editor cooks a breakfast that’s fit for a loved one.
