Travel and restaurants
Good food, good company: The six best spots in London for a business lunch
From classic British fare to Spanish wares and a joint that has been serving seafood dishes since the 19th century, here are six London restaurants for productive business lunches.
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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.
Second acts: Four beautifully restored hotels breathing fresh air into storied buildings
Bringing new life to a rundown building can boost a community, as well as those running the hotel. Here’s our pick of historical structures that have been cannily restored.
At Hotel Almhof Schneider, change is essential to keeping heritage alive
Alpine hotel Almhof Schneider is expanding to include restored lodgings and a new restaurant. Knowing what to change and what to retain is the key to success, says its owner Gerold Schneider.
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. Now reimagined as hospitality destination, featuring seven restaurants and a members’ club.
Uncover Australia’s cultural capital with Monocle’s guide to Melbourne
The bayside city’s weather might be unpredictable but Monocle’s designated directory provides a long list of reasons to explore the sprawling metropolis’s vibrant streets.
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.
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.
Why Fuglen chose Kyoto’s Shichiku neighbourhood for its newest Japanese space
Norwegian coffee roaster Fuglen Kyoto has opened a design-led outpost in Shichiku, blending café, jewellery studio and family home.
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.
The savviest lobby addition: a gourmet minimart at the Sydney Paramount Hotel
You know the drill: a late-night drink with a client means that any decent dining establishment has called last orders by the time you’re back in your hotel room. The mini-bar offering is uninspiring…
