Friday 24 May

Monocle’s show about the world of food and drink.

Issue 63

The Swiss carrier has established itself as a trusted link between Lugano and regional airports overlooked by the major airlines. Its focus on premium options and service is winning business clientele.

Issue 63

The son of a greengrocer who sold food on the streets as a child is now one of the world’s top Thai chefs. Ian Kittichai shares his ‘last meal’.

May 2013

Monocle discovers visionaries, mavericks and clever types rethinking how you get from A to Z by train, plane and the odd trike too.

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.

Issue 63

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.

Issue 63

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.

Issue 63

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.