Entertaining
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Amanda Lear
Muse to Dalí, lover to Bowie, disco pioneer: Amanda Lear lunches at Paris's Le Meurice and reflects on flamboyance, garlic bruschetta, and a life lived at art's most glamorous edges.
Food & Drink
Culinary scoops from Lisbon to Brisbane, plus wine from Oregon and a recipe for gyoza.
Pacific plates
Known for its natural beauty, Orcas Island has been growing a community-based culinary scene as organic as the fresh produce on which it relies.
C’est chic
Overlooked for decades, ‘bouillons’ are enjoying a revival in Paris. We discover what is so special about these bustling restaurants that serve simple, homely food and pull up a chair to take a bite.
From the ground up
Irish chef Darina Allen fears a loss of kitchen skills. The founder of Ballymaloe cookery school talks public health, the perils of oat milk and the need for an agrarian revolution.
Critical mass
Restaurant openings can buoy neighbourhoods and set a city’s culinary agenda. We asked our favourite food writers for the inside scoop on the launches to look out for in the year ahead.
Self awareness
As affluent modern travellers seek a boost for brain and body, hotels are now mindful of the wellness boom’s potential. We find out how Asaya at Rosewood Hong Kong accommodates this feel-good factor.
Best of both worlds
Honolulu’s legendary Halekulani hotel is a dream for Japanese guests, but far away. Now, its owners have reproduced its many charms in a paradisal landscape closer to home in Okinawa.
Conversation starters
From choosing music to discussing odd anecdotes, this guide ensures engaging dinner party conversation. If all else fails, a strong drink can help!
Step up to the plate
Welcome to Monocle’s very first survey on hosting at home (don’t worry about wiping your feet on the way in).
