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Sense of calm

Kagoshima's unassuming ramen joints serve up liquid perfection in quiet counter-side rituals, where solo diners find solace in steaming bowls and the city's understated culinary excellence.

  • Issue #135
  • 6 min read
Sense of calm
Urbanism

Port of call

Some cities have it all. So which ones are places that you never need leave? We visit three, starting with bustling Piraeus. It’s good for lots more than sea views and freshly caught fish.

  • Issue #135
  • 8 min read
Port of call
Urbanism

Rough diamond

The creative residents of Sicily’s delightfully unpolished capital have claimed their home town as a hub for art and design – and a haven for anyone looking to soak up the sun and sea.

  • Issue #135
  • 6 min read
Rough diamond
Food & Drink

Season to taste

We share eight easy recipes, from a Sunday morning loaf to a light supper and some Vietnamese sandwiches to enjoy on the go.

  • Issue #135
  • 10 min read
Okonomiyaki pancake topped with sauce drizzles, mayonnaise, bonito flakes and green onions on a speckled plate
Food & Drink

Tower grapes

Cork those thoughts of rustic, rolling vineyards – many modern wines are of an urban vintage. We visit four city wineries that have become the toast of the town.

  • Issue #135
  • 10 min read
Tower grapes
Travel and restaurants

The opener

Hopping on a plane and heading to a sun-soaked island? Even if you’re not, it doesn’t mean that we can’t see out the summer in style. Whether it’s Hong Kong’s sandy beaches or Toronto’s…

  • Issue #135
  • 12 min read
The opener
Food & Drink

Tasteful plans

Who would have thought that the humble food market might be the key to urban renewal? It’s an age-old idea that’s just waiting for a timely update. Here’s how...

  • Issue #135
  • 5 min read
Tasteful plans
Media

Armchair travel

Who better to guide us through our downtime than Kunichi Nomura, the host of weekly Tokyo radio programme ‘Travelling Without Moving’?

  • Issue #134
  • 4 min read
Armchair travel
Business

Staying the course

Hong Kong-based hotelier Sir Michael Kadoorie on why optimism and openness will be key assets for his business.

  • Issue #134
  • 3 min read
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Food & Drink

Next on the menu

Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura concocts a recipe for how restaurants can adapt to survive the pandemic, discussing new business models and the importance of supporting local producers.

  • Issue #134
  • 3 min read
Next on the menu

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