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Local heroes
Independent shops from Hong Kong to Madrid prove that knowing customers by name and fostering genuine community connections remains the foundation of thriving neighbourhood businesses.
Reclaiming history
Theaster Gates opens a vinyl shop, Zürich’s slow-news magazine and Australia’s largest arts and culture precinct.
The Opener
Musical trams in Zürich and a new race to the moon. Plus: where to stay for Art Basel.
Pastures new
Celebrated chefs throw open their doors in Porto and Tokyo, a hi-fi bar turns things up in Zürich, and a New York restaurateur wins big with a riviera feel.
Do come in
Lake Zürich is the alluring backdrop to an elegantly comfortable apartment, where everything – down to the smallest detail – has been carefully considered to make guests feel instantly at home.
The Opener
Rubbish collecting in Zürich, a fishy name change and eavesdropping on the fashion set.
Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2022
Monocle’s 15th annual Quality of Life Survey charts 25 outposts on the up and ranks the best places to put down roots. Did your city make the cut?
Banking on it
As Pictet opens its new Zürich office, we meet the team behind the historic building’s overhaul.
Inside Track
Railway fans are using train sets to help improve the real-life efficiency of the Swiss network.
