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Monocle Minute

Alcohol anonymous

27 July 2016

While Anheuser-Busch has embraced US patriotism as a marketing strategy with the decision to change the name of its flagship beer Budweiser to America for the summer, Costa Rica will be moving in the opposite direction. The…

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The Menu - With or without alcohol?

28 January 2022

A Swedish non-alcoholic wine brand that is winning with its quality and taste-first approach; one of Toronto’s most storied hotels that has returned after a major renovation; and the week’s top food and drink headlines.

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Core values

10 September 2015

After centuries distilling apple brandy, Laird & Company still pips the competition on quality.

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Do not disturb

17 February 2008

One year on and we’ve raided enough hotel minibars to sink a Stena Liner. We think it’s time for the hospitality industry to take stock on the stock take.

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Expo 22: Ship wrecked

17 March 2009

Viking line’s M/S Gabriella and M/S Mariella ply the route between Helsinki and stockholm daily. Except for some backpackers getting cheaply from a to b, the 48-hour round trip is used for one chief purpose: the intensive…

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Inventory No. 48

20 October 2011

On Monocle’s wish list this month are crockery where the clay is the star, eco detergents that really work and waste bins you’ll actually want to handle.

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Europe

17 October 2008

Taser guns get the go-ahead in France, and Swedish prisoners get a style makeover.

Travel

Helsinki

Helsinki today is a modern city with all the charms of an elegant capital, from its eminent art collections to some of the buzziest nightlife in Europe. But Finns haven’t lost sight of tradition. In winter they fire up the…

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Europe

17 March 2011

Alcohol tax in Turkey, election with Finland and Georgia's diplomacy love-in.

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Maisoru roll-on fragrance

Produced for Monocle by OLO Fragrance, Maisoru is inspired by the ritual of lighting incense - the act of setting the mood of a space. This oil-based perfume blend is intended to evoke feelings of tranquility and contemp…

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Calavria roll-on fragrance

Monocle has teamed up with Portland, Oregon-based fragrance producer OLO for a second time to craft a new perfume oil called Calavria.

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The Menu - Home cooking

22 November 2019

A restaurant concept that top Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes has created in his home country, after 15 years in London. Plus: a new non-alcoholic drink replicating the positive effects of alcohol.

Monocle Minute

Cheers Canada

5 March 2016

A spirited future is brewing for Canada’s drinks scene thanks to a new batch of craft distillers. Once dominated by rye whisky, the country’s alcohol industry has seen a loosening of regulations, which has led to some…

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The Globalist, episode 23

16 November 2011

The Arab League meeting in Cairo, threats to Syrian security, Finland’s novel attempts to curb alcoholism and Obama’s visit to Australia.

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Case studies

20 February 2020

Austria’s fresh, lower-alcohol wines are at last winning global acclaim. We meet five wine-makers across the nation and offer some suggestions on the best bottles to bring home.

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The Menu - Lebanon’s food secrets

31 May 2019

Top Lebanese recipes beyond hummus, shawarma and falafel, Milan’s bakery renaissance and a new challenger in the non-alcoholic beverages market.