Issue 63

A revived firm in the Swiss Alps blends cutting-edge technology with hand-built ideals in pursuit of the perfect espresso.

Friday 17 May

A visit to Genoa’s Slow Fish trade fair where chefs from all over the world devise new ways of serving seafood, we visit Kewpie Corporation in Tokyo, and find out some of Turkey’s nearly forgotten food treasures.

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Located in a former post office, Kokako was set up by the owner of a coffee company, who believes in being close to his customers.

Friday 10 May

How to make bugs into an appealing food, we meet Swedish Michelin-starred chef Niklas Ekstedt who cooks his dishes without electricity, and enjoy a visit to the UK Barista Championships.

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Patagonia combines the best of natural beauty and local culture. In Puerto Varas, ambitious restoration projects are putting the town’s roots centre stage.

May 2013

We’ve handpicked the best cooking schools from around the world, including a Tasmanian cook leading guests from garden to kitchen and a chef’s guide to the markets of Israel.

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Make your workspace orderly, your skin healthy and your drinks cupboard inviting with this month's line-up of *Monocle*'s favourite new products.

Friday 3 May

We visit the London Coffee Festival for the latest brews, meet possibly the most successful Norwegian barista of all time – Rasmus Helgebostad – and chat to world-famous Italian chef Massimo Bottura.

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The restaurants, food products and star dishes on table this month.

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After the demise of its cod-fishing industry, Fogo Island looked to be in trouble. The tide is turning on its fortunes today thanks to a lifeline of cultural projects, a new hotel and jobs.

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Functional meets beautiful in Taiwan’s cultured capital, and its independent shops are abuzz with creativity. We’ve been taking a fresh look at its wares, from cycling to ceramics, and talking to those lighting up the lives…