http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Quality of Life Index - ProgrammesenFri, 13 Nov 2009 11:00:32 GMTMonocle 200960EPiServer 4.61info@monocle.cominfo@monocle.comhttp://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Hotel-Palafitte-Neuchatel/Located on the banks of Lake Neuchâtel, the Hôtel Palafitte has 40 suites housed on stilts across the shallows.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:29:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=2186http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Trutz-St-Moritz/Restaurant Trutz is the best place in the Alps to receive jäger-rösti and a tan on the sun deck overlooking the Engadine at Suvretta.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:19:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=2185http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Nordic-Bakery-London/London's Soho sees the opening of this Scandinavian bakery that sells all manner of rye breads, cinnamon buns, beers and snacks.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:06:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=2184http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Agreco-Greece/Agreco is the Daskalantonaki family's farm on Crete.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:33:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=2183http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Tokyo-Bar-New-York/We are smitten by Tokyo Bar - it's not hard to win us over with manga illustrations and Japanese comfort food.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:22:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=2180http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Regents-Court-Sydney/To experience Sydney from a local's point of view we suggest you apply for a residency at Regents Court.Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:31:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=2179http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Cafe-King-Munich/Müllerstraße's Café King is a big draw for German hitmakers.Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:04:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=2178http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Liquid-testers-Japan/A current standard in airports all over Japan is saving fluers more than just time when they go through security.Sun, 23 Mar 2008 23:48:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=2188http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Billabong-Moon-Hunter-Valley/Just two hours outside Sydney lies this collection of cottages for short and long stay rental.Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:54:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=2177http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/GOD-Hong-Kong/Goods of Desire was created in a bid to take the tedium out of big store furniture shopping.Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=2176http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Nanas-Yokohama/Dozens of hot and cold green tea combinations and maccha ice cream draw loyal crowds to this tea shrine's chic interiors in Yokohama.Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:39:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=2068http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Casa-Brusada-Treviso/Merco and Eugenia Pincin have taken over their parents' restaurant in Treviso and opened a superbly-stocked enoteca not far from the trattoria.Fri, 14 Mar 2008 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=2065http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Des-Gateaux-et-du-Pain-Paris/Run by Claire Damon, who cut her teeth working at the Plaza Athenée and with Pierre Hermé, this elegant pastry shop and bakery makes a trek to the far-flung fifteenth well worth the effort.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:54:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1939http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Culti-Milan/Open until 10pm every night, this spa and relaxation centre is located under the Culti homeware store on via Angelo Mauri.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:41:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1938http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/iC-Berlin/iC! has developed and patented an ingenious spectacles hinge that cips into place so there'll be no more losing those tiny screws.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:08:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1936http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Toms-Kitchen-London/Saturday mornings have improved immeasurably since we started taking brunch at Tom Aitken's eponymous bistro.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:22:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1937http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Garden-Hotel-Guangzhou/We were very impressed by the Garden Hotel's running route map that we received on check-in.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:36:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1935http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Spa-Incheon-airport-Seoul/Next time you pass through Seoul's Incheon airport book yourself in for a Korean massage and refreshing shower on the fourth floor of the transit lounge.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:08:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1934http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Unpackaged-London/Unpackaged, in Clerkenwell, London, is a benchmark in ecologically sound retail.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:19:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1933http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Konditorei-Munding-Innsbruck/Konditorei Munding, the oldest patisserie-cum-café in Innsbruck, serves possibly the best hot chocolate in the world.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:03:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1932http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Bloomsberry--Co-New-Zealand/We thought Barcelona's Xocoa had cornered the market in creative confectionery, but Kiwi chocolatier Bloomsberry & Co. has stolen a march with its range of cheeky chocs.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:35:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1931http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Cafe-Gitane-New-York/New York's Mott Street is home to Café Gitane, a French-Moroccan restaurant that serves the best spicy tomato meatballs we've ever tasted.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:19:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1930http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Lufthansa-first-class-Munich/Get a head start on the hoi polloi at Munich airport by booking first class with Lufthansa.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:16:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1925http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Qantas-business-class/Marc Newson's Qantas business class offering hasn't lost any of its gleam.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:14:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1927http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Karriere-Copenhagen/Located on Flaesketorvet in Copenhagen's meat-packing district, Karriere is a cafe and bar that is furnished with works and furniture by international artists.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:07:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1926http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Simone-Paris/Simone, on rue Saint Simon, is a cute womenswear boutique that sells clothes and accessories.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:19:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1924http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Koskela-Sydney/Furniture shop Koskela is gaining a following for its homewares which are designed and manufactured in Australia by local artists, artisans and craftspeople.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:58:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1923http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Taxi-chargers-Tokyo/Something we hope will soon spread west is fast becoming a standard in Tokyo's taxis.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:34:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1922http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Board-room-Mitsubishi-Aerospace-Nagoya/All board rooms should look like this.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:13:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1921http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Book-jackets-Japan/When you buy a book in one of Japan's many and varied bookstores you'll be likely to receive a free book jacket to protect your purchase.Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:21:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1916http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Le-Voltaire-Paris/Situated in the 7th arrondisement on the banks of Quai Voltaire on the Seine sits one of moneyed Paris's favourite restaurants.Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:56:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1915http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/CityCat-Brisbane/One of those rare urban ferry services that actually work, the Brisbane CityCat is a popular, speedy and smart way to zip up and down the Brisbane River.Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:20:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1818http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Uerige-Dusseldorf/Düsseldorf's alt-welt bierhalle, Uerige, dishes out its drinks with a refreshing lack of paperwork.Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1816http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Assouline-Paris/Created by Martine and Prosper Assouline, this print house has become a leading premium book publisher in its ten year history.Fri, 04 Jan 2008 06:40:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1815http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Precce-Tokyo-Midtown/Warm staff, 100% natural and organic products, 24-hour opening, exceptional packaging and wrapping services, not to mention an incredible array of counters from sushi to cheeses, make Precce a benchmark in supermarket retail.Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:49:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1814http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Fallon--Byrne-Dublin/Dublin-based fine wine merchant, Fallon & Byrne, gives away these hardwearing totes to valued customers and big-spending new faces.Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:50:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1799http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Mr-Chow-London/The matches at Mr. Chow are a welcome tradition when other restaurants are dispensing with them in light of the smoking ban.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:19:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1798http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Philglas--Swiggot-London/A handy few hundred metres from our London HQ, the endearingly named Philglas & Swiggot is an independent wine merchant that specialises in bespoke oenological orders for private and corporate clients.Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1794http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Cafe-du-Monde-New-Orleans/For a real heart-starter to your day New Orleans coffee shop Café du Monde sells its famous grounds from its Deep South outlets and online.Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:46:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1792http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Ozocar-New-York/This New York car service prides itself on its eco-friendly fleet of cars - all of which are hybrid limousines - equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi on-board so you can make your meeting and prepare yourself en route.Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:50:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1782http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Uraniastrasse-car-park-Zurich/Zürich is renowned for providing its commuters with efficient transport solutions and this car park is a shining example.Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:38:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1780http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Pointe-Ephemere-Paris/Pointe Éphémère is where the artists, musicians and writers of super-trendy neighbourhood Boboland in Paris's Canal Saint Martin hang out for food, drinks and the occasional Existentialist tête-à-tête.Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:28:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1779http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Villa-32-Taipei/Tucked away in Beitou, Taipei's hot springs district, Villa 32 is perhaps the capital's top address.Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:15:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1778http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Tot-Bata-Barcelona/In a city obsessed with both substance and style, it’s no surprise to find a uniform supplier for the service industry that’s dedicated to both in equal measure.Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:46:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1777http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Pizza--Love-Barcelona/Opened at the end of October, this pizza-slice joint is a new concept from textile magnate Tomas Serrano and Belgian creative director, Jean Corliano.Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:19:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1776http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Fabios-Vienna/From his kitchen behind the Armin Ebner and Markus Spiegelfeld-designed dining room, chef Christoph Brunnhuber serves modern Italian dishes to dedicated foodies and fashionable patrons.Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:42:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1774http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Fortuin-Wilhelmina-peppermints-Holland/Dutch confectioner Fortuin was founded in 1842 and on the occasion of its 50th anniversary it created this brand of peppermints named after Queen Wilhelmina.Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:51:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1773http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Yoojiseung-Seoul/Yoojiseung has been coiffing the wealthy ladies of Korea since the 1980s.Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:01:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1772http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/KOYPEION-Athens/No stranger to bristly clients, this 1950s barber in the bustling Plaka district of Athens still specialises in old-school singe techniques and precision wet shaves.Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:24:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1771http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Blue-Hill-at-Stone-Barns-Pocantico-Hills/Dan, David and Laureen Barber have transplanted their Greenwich Village restaurant upstate to Pocantico Hills.Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:28:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1769http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Redesign-Deutschland-Berlin/Redesign Deutschland creates attractive furniture from its Berlin workshop, but it also has its sights set on redesigning the world, or Germany at least (hence the name).Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:18:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1768http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Nippon-Saisei-Sakaba-Tokyo/This standing-room-only izakaya (Japanese pub) situated on the fifth floor of the Shin-Marunouchi building plays host to a chic crowd of young Tokyoites.Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:49:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1766http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Flaneur-London/One of London's best delis, Flâneur buys in its produce from the highest quality international suppliers.Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:31:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1765http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Hinokicho-Park-and-Midtown-Garden-Tokyo-Midtown/Hinokicho Park exudes traditional Japanese beauty, while Midtown Garden’s amenities include Wi-Fi and a mini basketball court, where youngsters can play while their parents shop.Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:14:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1682http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Field-Notes-Portland-Oregon/Sometimes our Bookbinders hardbacks are just too bulky to lug around, so we were happy to find these handy jotters from Portland Oregon.Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:14:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1681http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Bronte-baths-Sydney/One of around 40 ocean pools dotted along the Sydney coast, Bronte baths were built in 1887.Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:14:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1680http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Valet-Parking-Rio-de-Janeiro/With great locations around Rio's wealthier neighbourhoods, this high-end valet service offers drivers a worry-free parking solution so they can concentrate on shopping.Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:43:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1679http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Boon-The-Shop-Seoul/Rub shoulders with Korean celebrities and elegant young things at this premium clothes emporium in Seoul's Cheongdam neighbourhood.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:22:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1671http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Zum-Schwarzen-Kameel-Vienna/Having served Viennese ladies-who-lunch for centuries, Kameel is a landmark in a city dusted with patisseries.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:10:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1670http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/BEE-New-Zealand/BEE makes environmentally and graphically sound cleaning products, all from its base in New Zealand.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:53:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1669http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Bicing-Barcelona/Eixample is suddenly teeming with cyclists all riding the same red and white two-wheelers.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:41:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1668http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/De-Toute-Facon-Athens/Something of a Kolonaki institution, this boutique and café is a great place to spend time on a warm afternoon in the upscale district.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:18:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1667http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Jimmys-Frankfurt/Jimmy's is the Hotel Hessischer Hof's traditional wood-panelled bar inspired by Gatsby-era drinking establishments.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:58:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1666http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Mykita-Berlin/To make an elegant spectacle of yourself, look no further than Mykita. Eyewear kaisers Philipp Haffmans and Harald Gottschling's Mitte flagship stocks an extensive range of own-brand specs.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:31:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1665http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Stuart--Wright-New-York/Alex Stuart and Celeste Wright opened their eponymous boutique after working for shirtmaker Steven Alan.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:41:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1664http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Eagle-Lounge-Tokyo/Deep in the heart of Shinjuku lies an old-school cocktail bar with leather stools and a remarkable whisky list.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:31:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1663http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Strolz-Lech-am-Arlberg-Austria/When you buy a pair of Strolz handmade ski boots your purchase comes packed in Alpine freshmints.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:44:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1661http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Kastellorizo-Greece/Just 40 minutes on a Dash 8 from Rhodes or a short boat ride from Turkey, this tiny island's southern aspect guarantees a year-round warm reception.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:01:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1659http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Bourke-Street-Bakery-Sydney/This boulangerie in Surry Hills sells exquisite bread, tarts and muffins from a tiny shop front on Bourke Street.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:44:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1658http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Dinings-London/Ex-Nobu chef Tomonari Chiba runs one of London's best, if least-known, sushi restaurants.Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:25:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1657http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Buffet--Ambigu-Barcelona/Tucked away in a dark tunnel behind the Mercat de la Boqueria off La Rambla, Buffet & Ambigú is a foodie's dream.Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:16:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1654http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Roscioli-Rome/Pierluigi and Alessandro Roscioli have transformed their father's esteemed alimentari and bakery into a gourmet tuck shop and grocers.Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:13:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1653http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Kingswood-New-York/You won't find kangaroo on the menu at hip new Aussie hangout Kingswood. Just great-tasting food and a cosy, laidback vibe.Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:12:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1543http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Olive-Delicatessen-de-Mediterraneo-Barcelona/Olive is a long, narrow shop selling products derived from the Mediterranean staple from which it takes its name.Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:56:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1542http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Artazart-Paris/Artazart claims to be the best design bookstore in Europe - and its helpful, friendly staff go some way to proving this true.Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:18:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1541http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Corner-Shop-Cafe-New-York/When the clock strikes lunch hour Monocle’s New York bureau likes to head down the block to the Corner Shop Café for a shrimp Jicama salad and a Garden State smoothie.Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:03:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1533http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Bistys-Tokyo/Down on the B2 floor of Omotesando Hills, Bisty's is trying out a new concept in wine tasting to great effect.Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:57:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1532http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Caffe-Florian-Venice/Caffé Florian is Italy's oldest coffee bar and we can tell by the quality of service that they've had almost three centuries' practice. Its alimentari is also well worth a whizz-round.Tue, 02 Oct 2007 06:53:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1520http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/MMMG-Seoul/MMMG stands for millimeter/milligram, evidence of this Korean interors and stationery chain's commitment to precise service and outstanding product.Tue, 02 Oct 2007 06:35:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1519http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Dolso-postres-Barcelona/Forego dessert and head straight for Dolso, a small restaurant that specialises in the science of all things non-savoury. Order yourself a frozen G&T, prepared with real gin.Tue, 02 Oct 2007 05:37:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1515http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Katsourbos-takeaway-Athens/Specialising in "Slow Food delivery", this Pagrati takeaway rustles up a mean souvlaki which, ironically, arrives in double-quick time.Tue, 02 Oct 2007 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1513http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Inflight-meal-Finnair-business-class/Most inflight meals leave us cold, but Finnair's long-haul business class offers all the right touches - tasty starters and superior wines served in iconic Iittala pieces.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:55:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1512http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Elements-Istanbul/The traditional kilim gets a more graphic treatment at Istanbul's Elements. The weaving techniques stay the same but the colour palettes and patterns on offer are more subdued and modern.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:38:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1511http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Villa-Laetitia/Anna Fendi's pension on the island of Ponza between Rome and Naples is the perfect place to disappear.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:46:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1510http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/La-Verre-Vole-Paris/Paris's current culinary trend is the cave á manger - a specialty grocery store, wine cellar and eaterie all rolled into one. Our favourite is La Verre Volé.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:05:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1509http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Tokyo-Curry-Lab-Tokyo/The Tokyo Tower location is a bit kitsch but it's worth fighting through the kids buying trinkets to sample Wonderwall's outstanding interiors and custom Japanese curries to match.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 07:18:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1508http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Acorn-House-London/Acorn House, London's first truly eco-friendly training restaurant, has replaced its matchbooks with ready-to-plant, post-ban acorn seed sticks.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 06:20:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1518http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Argitan-Helacleria-San-Sebastian/Spain's foodiest port of call has to be Argitan Heladería, San Sebastián with its endless array of pintxos (Basque tapas) bars. Having stuffed yourself with pimientos and pulpo grab an avellana (hazelnut) ice cream cone at this rivermouth parlour.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:59:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1516http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Mottainai-Japan/Mottainai means "what a waste" in Japanese and this ecological lifestyle store has released a reusable compact shopping bag to reflect its ethos.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 05:22:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1514http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Fernandez--Wells-London/Fernandez & Wells serves the smoothest macchiato this side of Milan.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:37:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1507http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/EDAW-wooden-benches-Tokyo-Midtown/Taking the weight off is all the more welcome on these slatted wooden benches designed by EDAW.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:52:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1506http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Pletna-boat-Lake-Bled/To get to Bled you have to board the wooden Pletna water taxi and for a few cents it will scoot you across the loch.Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1463http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Kyukyudo-Kyoto/Furoshiki is an age-old Japanese fabric and Kyukyudo has been producing it since 1663.Tue, 25 Sep 2007 13:41:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1462http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Caillou-tandem-Rhode-Island/Caillou kayaks have developed a tandem bicycle to transport its daysailor from carport to pontoon.Tue, 18 Sep 2007 05:07:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1386http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Published-Art-Sydney/Ultra-specialised bookshop servicing Sydney's art, architecture and design communities.Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:55:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1385http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Milk-Made---Vigor-Portugal/Old-school Portuguese milk brand, Vigor, makes us wish we were back in class.Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:40:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1381http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Green-belt---Urban-Balcony-Sydney/Boutique nursery Urban Balcony in Sydney's Surry Hills caters to owners of city gardens.Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:14:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1379http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Write-stuff---F-Pettinaroli-Milan/Just steps from the Duomo, the Pettinaroli's have been selling stationery since 1881.Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:45:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1378http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Turkish-Delight/Opened in 2003 by Coskun and Selma Costur, Das Hamam is a Turkish oasis in the centre of Hamburg. Opt for the best traditional soap-lather massage this side of Anatolia.Sun, 02 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1324http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/The-Little-Organic-Juice-Bar-London/Every weekend a procession of Islingtonites quash their hangovers at this makeshift juice bar built on the back of a Piaggio Ape. The carrot crush is a real zinger.Sat, 01 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1326http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Misty-eyed/If Tokyo's stifling summer is wearing you down, head for the Shin-Marunouchi Building where the "Dry Mist to Cool People Down" refreshes passers-by with its sensor-controlled nozzles.Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:38:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1327http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Murata-Ryokan-Yufuin-Kyushu/The owners of the Murata Ryokan in Kyushu have created a gift shop so well stocked that you can easily add an additional 50 per cent to your room bill buying homemade sweets, toiletries and local crafts.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:52:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1320http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Sodermalm-Stockholm/When Stockholm's smart neighbourhoods to the north are a bit too prim and conservative head south and take to the street in Söder.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:42:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1319http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Parking-attendants-Galleria-West-Seoul/The liveried parking attendants at Galleria West make a sharp first impression and the store’s peerless service never falters.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:24:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1318http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Midtown-jogging-route-Tokyo/The jogging signage around Tokyo Midtown's gardens is a simple, graphic example of a device to improve your early mornings.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 23:02:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1317http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Giraffe-soaps-Japan/Matsuyama's soaps are almost guaranteed to make you squeaky - no matter how soft your water. The Giraffe range for your Shiba Inu or Frenchie will do the same.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 22:44:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1316http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Vicem-Yachts-Istanbul/A trip to this Istanbul boatbuilder will certainly leave you thinking about when to place an order.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 22:21:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1315http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Charly-Paris/We've never sampled the fish or lived in the neighbourhood but the Capron ceramic wall at Charly fishmonger in Paris is enough of a draw to make it a regular stop.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:56:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1314http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Air-Dolomiti-Italy/A good commuter airline is hard to come by, which is why hubbing out of Munich is best with Air Dolomiti.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:36:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1313http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Tau-Marin-toothbrush-Italy/Tau-Marin's toothbrushes have no-nonsense lines, well-angled bristles and no lurid colour combinations.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:12:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1312http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Galleria-West-Seoul/We always wonder why Harrods or Galeries Lafayette get so much attention when there are gastronomic wonders like the food hall at Galleria West.Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:45:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1311http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Wallse-New-York/If a good schnitzel is your chosen comfort food, then Wallse in the West Village could be your second home in Manhattan.Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:55:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1310http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Legoland-Hotel-Billund/We wouldn't want to stay here every night but the Legoland Hotel takes the meaning of "living the brand" seriously.Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:54:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1309http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Reinh-Van-Hauen-Copenhagen/Try a kanelhorn from Copenhagen bakery Reinh Van Hauen.Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:53:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1308http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Bal-Harbour-Shops-Florida/Just north of Miami Beach, Bal Harbour is both a modernist retail masterpiece and a benchmark for other shopping malls to follow.Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:52:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1307http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Security-Key-System-Hotel-Seehof-Zurich/Grand entrances are great, but frequently we prefer this classic Swiss hotel system which allows for quiet entrances and discreet exits.Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:59:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1306http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Bellevueplatz-Zurich/Both icon and interchange, Zürich's Bellevueplatz incorporates everything a commuter needs - good coffee, excellent newsstand, clean toilets and prompt connections.Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:58:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1305http://www.monocle.com/webprogrammes/Quality-of-Life-Index/Toyoto-Super-Deluxe-Crown-Classic-taxi/Life is always better when there’s a well air-conditioned Toyoto Super Deluxe Crown Classic taxi on hand.Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:37:00 GMThttp://www.monocle.com/Content/WebArticleQofLv2.aspx?id=1304Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:42:56 GMT