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Five tables to book this spring – from Paris’s latest Korean opening to a late-night cocktail spot in Hong Kong
This month’s round-up of top-tier restaurants, foodie havens and kitchen innovations features imaginative chefs bringing something new to the table, as well as those taking a fresh approach to their gastronomic heritage.
Inside Club Metrópolis, a heritage landmark-turned-boutique hotel and gastronomic hub
Madrid’s Metropolis Building was set to be turned into office space – until Marta Seco and Sandro Silva stepped in. It is now reimagined as hospitality destination, featuring seven restaurants and a members’ club.
‘There is no formula. It’s heart and soul.’ Restaurateur Jeremy King breathes new life into Simpson’s in the Strand
After five decades shaping London’s most iconic dining rooms, Jeremy King and his longtime collaborator Shayne Brady tell Monocle how they’re rethinking restaurant interiors and embracing evolving tastes.
How an American chef broke through the Parisian culinary scene to open Chez Carrie
Chef Carrie Solomon carved an unconventional path. After a personal loss, her new brasserie in the 2nd arrondissement became an act of resilience and a vibrant hub for the city’s culinary community.
How Tokyo’s Teddy Brown elevates the humble hamburger
Teddy Brown in Hiroo brings Japanese rigor to crafting the perfect hamburger with ‘kuroge’ Wagyu, housemade sauces and meticulously crafted buns. Marble tables, oak chairs and kooky lamps complete an experience worth savouring.
Behind a Mayfair shopfront, Automat is reviving the speakeasy
Discreet, dark and a little mysterious, this new London diner has all of the essential ingredients.
Inside Galeto, Lisbon’s legendary counter-culture classic
Since opening its doors in 1966, Galeto has been serving exceptional counter-style food to an eclectic mix of patrons.
Deux Gares Express brings style back to Parisian station dining
Train passengers travelling to and from Paris can enjoy more than a sad sandwich at a restaurant evoking the golden age of rail.
Introducing Auberge Port-Gitana, Lake Geneva’s newest bolthole
Escape to the shores of Lake Geneva, where the heritage hotel’s welcoming rooms offer a taste of Old World elegance.
Step inside Chesa Marchetta, Artfarm’s 16th-century guest house
The latest hotel from Hauser & Wirth’s hospitality wing brings gallery-grade artworks together with mountain views and Alpine fare.
