Podcast · Arts & Books
by Monocle · English · Arts & Books
Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.
15 Aug 2025 · 29 min
Mexican chef Enrique Olvera on his new book, ‘Sunny Days, Taco Nights’. Plus: Guy de Launey tells us how Slovenia is championing orange wines and we meet Brazilian chef Alessandra Montagne in Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 Aug 2025 · 7 min
We’re journeying to New England to taste one of the region’s most delicious delicacies, high milk-fat ice cream. Here, Jessica Bridger tells us about why the treat is so important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Aug 2025 · 31 min
From Italian lemons to American zucchini, we stock our cupboards with the sunny ingredients that speak of the season – and cook a fresh recipe with beetroot greens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 Aug 2025 · 9 min
We're heading to Amsterdam's southern neighbourhood of De Pijp. This bohemian area is filled with an abundance of charming old-school pubs, vibrant eateries and lively bars. Here Jad Salfiti takes us on a tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Aug 2025 · 34 min
Fernando Augusto Pacheco joins us for a global discussion on sandwiches. Then: we head to Denmark for smørrebrød . Plus: A taste of Emilia Romagna with the piadina . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Jul 2025 · 9 min
We’re staying hyper local this week as we wander across the road from Midori House in Marylebone to meet acclaimed chef Angela Hartnett at her latest edition of Cafe Murano. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 Jul 2025 · 28 min
We speak to José Pizarro about the Iberian peninsula’s best flavours. Then: Michael Booth gets the scoop on delicious Danish ice cream with Hansens. Plus: Maisie Ringer hops aboard London’s culinary canalboats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Jul 2025 · 10 min
We’re heading to Canada’s cottage country, Muskoka. Dining options are diverse, from private chefs to local bakeries, and the culinary scene is rooted in local produce. Here, Mandy Sinclair takes us on a tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18 Jul 2025 · 34 min
We celebrate modern flavour heroes with Gurdeep Loyal. Then: the secret to long-lasting success with Rossella, a family-run Italian restaurant from the 1960s. Plus: we meet Mikael Jasin, Indonesia’s star barista. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 Jul 2025 · 9 min
We’re heading to Lille in northern France, where the cobbled streets, vibrant markets and historic architecture showcase a unique blend of French and Flemish culture. Here, Monocle’s Flynn Symonds takes us on a tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Jul 2025 · 33 min
The trio behind London’s Trullo tell us how they turned their restaurant into a stalwart. Plus: we rediscover a Finnish heritage recipe and head to Bordeaux to unpack its historic relationship with Britain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Jul 2025 · 8 min
We’re heading to Sa Pa in the northwest of Vietnam. Its cooler climate, verdant mountain vistas and delicious local delicacies make it a popular holiday spot. Here, Lily Austin explores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Jul 2025 · 35 min
A taste of Chilean cuisine at a new London opening Mareida. Plus: Lucy Hyslop explores the businesses honouring First Nations cooking in Canada and Natalie Whittle on her book dedicated to crisps, ‘Crunch’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Jul 2025 · 5 min
Renowned for its medieval architecture and its status as one of the European Union’s de-facto capitals, Strasbourg is also a culinary destination in its own right. Jad Salfiti takes us to the best spots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 Jun 2025 · 28 min
Jimi Famurewa on how he went from being a picky eater to a restaurant critic. Then: we take a seat at Helsinki’s newest ‘omakase’ spot. Plus: we toast our Wine of the Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Jun 2025 · 7 min
We’re heading to the northeastern edges of Bucharest and to Piata Obor – a sprawling market that has been a cornerstone of life in the city for centuries. Monocle’s Laura Kramer takes us on a tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Jun 2025 · 28 min
Chiara Rimella’s ode to an Italian roadside classic, Autogrill. Then we find out what’s taking off on Portland’s airport menus. Plus: a taste of golden-era-of-travel glamour at New York’s Grand Central Oyster Bar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
17 Jun 2025 · 15 min
Bologna is renowned for its culinary offerings, including regional specialities such lasagne, tagliatelle and tortellini. Here, contributor Dany Mitzman takes a tour of the city’s historic market neighbourhood, Quadrilatero, with Cesarine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 Jun 2025 · 31 min
We hear what it takes to launch an independent food brand with Northern Pasta Co. Then: Chiara Rimella shops for Senegalese delicacies at L’Epicerie in Dakar. Plus: New York-based Apollo Bagels in Copenhagen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Jun 2025 · 11 min
Angelica Jopson heads to Cape Town’s coastline to sample the culinary delights on offer in Kalk Bay, a fishing village nestled between mountain and sea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Jun 2025 · 30 min
We speak to Maryam Jillani about her extensive cookbook on Pakistani cuisine. Then: we get a taste of juicy spot prawns in Vancouver and sip on cocktails at Singapore’s acclaimed Jigger & Pony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Jun 2025 · 12 min
Copenhagen hosted the seventh MAD Symposium last week, uniting chefs, farmers and restaurateurs to explore ways of improving the food sector. This year’s theme is “Build to Last”. Michael Booth tells us more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 May 2025 · 29 min
Millie Tsukagoshi Lagares on opening the door to the Japanese home kitchen in her new book, ‘Umai’. Then: this year’s London Coffee Festival and we pop the cork on our wine of the month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
27 May 2025 · 13 min
New York is known for its Italian food but changing demographics have introduced other thriving cuisines. Charlie Bell heads to the Belmont area of the Bronx where authentic Italian-American food continues to shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
23 May 2025 · 36 min
An episode dedicated to Ukrainian food. We speak to Sydney-based Anastasia Zolotarev about her new book, bread as a symbol of resistance and Manhattan restaurant Veselka. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 May 2025 · 11 min
Lars Bevanger heads to the town of Ialysos on Rhodes to delight in the island’s rich food and drink culture, which is coloured by its Italian history and proximity to the Levant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
16 May 2025 · 30 min
Xanthe Ross tells us about her new book, Stay for Supper . Then: we explore the world of wild garlic and meet the founder of German wine collective, Wein Goutte. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13 May 2025 · 6 min
Recently, London's Bethnal Green has blossomed , with chic wine bars and coffee roasters cropping up to sit alongside the typical East-end pubs and pie shops. Here, Valentina Venelli takes us on a tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 May 2025 · 26 min
We’re serving up a three-course feast as we delve into the nostalgic pull of the prawn cocktail. Then, we tuck into a steaming bowl of pasta and lay on something sweet from Indonesia to finish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 May 2025 · 7 min
Somerset is known for its idyllic countryside and rolling hills. In recent years, however, the English county has become a culinary hotspot. Here, Monica Lillis takes us to the best outposts, old and new. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.
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