A good book amounts to far more than just printed matter. Here, we explore the volumes that have touched the lives of 50 friends of Monocle, drawn from the worlds of design, culture, food and more.
We chart a course along South Africa’s Atlantic coast, taking in vineyards, family farms and seaside restaurants on a three-day road trip. The water might be cool and the beaches bracing but the food scene is hotting up…
Hungry for something new? We’ve got you covered. Feed your gastronomic curiosity with fresh, surprising takes on bread at a new Zürich opening, sample the treats on offer at an east-London go-to in the making and more. Plus…
In cities worldwide, recipes for traditional cakes and pastries have been passed down through generations, with the resultant treats now baked into the identities of the places and their people. These desserts are often…
Why settle for one course? Aya Nishimura’s recipes will help make your warming winter dinner delicious from the first bite to the final sip of that post-prandial cocktail.
Size isn’t everything – but the scale of a city can determine your trajectory in both business and life. Our fifth Small Cities Index puts the spotlight on 25 places around the world that offer the best of metropolitan…
It’s not just pot luck that has made Vermicular a household name in Japan: the handmade cookware company has taken its products to the next level. It even has a shop, restaurant and café complex to showcase its premium pans…
The beginning of autumn is synonymous with a wardrobe refresh. To help you in the endeavour, we have scoured fashion runways and designers’ studios around the world, from Laguna Beach and Tokyo to Milan and Singapore, to…
It’s not just what you learn; it’s also where you learn it. From a school that’s open to the elements to a curvaceous nursery, architecture can help to give children a head start in life. We visit three educational insti…
We sample the three bars vying for your attention at a Parisian opening that’s become the talk of the town before hopping up to Helsinki for succulent seafood and down to Sydney for a delectable dining experience that…