The Menu - Food Neighbourhoods

Dec 10 2024 300 ep. 5 mins 85
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From Tokyo to Rio de Janeiro, ‘Food Neighbourhoods’ introduces you to the most interesting culinary hotspots worldwide. With the help of local guides we venture to the places that are savoured by residents for their great food and drink offerings.

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Food Neighbourhoods #414: Old Town, Kraków

Dec 10 2024 8 mins  
If you’re thinking of a continental excursion this winter, one place to head for culinary delights is Kraków. This picturesque city is at its best when covered in a thick blanket of snow and what better way to warm up than with a comforting plate of traditional pierogies. Monocle’s Flynn Symonds shows us his favourite spots in the city.

Food Neighbourhoods #413: Testaccio, Rome

Dec 03 2024 9 mins  
When in Rome, there’s no shortage of culinary outposts. But one neighbourhood in particular is known for serving up the city’s best traditional dishes. Monocle’s Lily Austin takes us for a stroll around Testaccio.

Food Neighbourhoods #412: Port Townsend, Washington

Nov 26 2024 10 mins  
We’re heading to the salty shores of the Pacific Northwest, where a town famous for its boat building is also gaining a reputation as a dining destination. Monocle’s Seattle correspondent, Gregory Scruggs, took the ferry over to Port Townsend to find out more.

Food Neighbourhoods #411: Dalston, London

Nov 19 2024 5 mins  
We’re back on familiar soil this week as we head to the East London neighbourhood of Dalston. This vibrant slice of the capital is renowned for its hole-in-the-wall coffee shops, high-end wine bars and some of London’s most exciting restaurants. Here, Monocle’s Hanna Pham shows us her favourite spots.

Food Neighbourhoods #410: Cusco, Peru

Nov 12 2024 6 mins  
We head to the ancient city of Cusco in the Peruvian Andes to wander its breathtaking (literally) cobblestone streets, and taste both its traditional delicacies and contemporary cuisine. Here, Monocle’s Elna Schutz takes us on a gastronomic tour of what is considered the oldest living city in the Americas.

Food Neighbourhoods #409: Vaxholm, Sweden

Nov 05 2024 6 mins  
We head to Sweden, the home of cinnamon buns, or ‘kanelbullar’, to meet award winning home-cook Lina Walstrom. Monocle’s Tamara Thiessen heads to meet her in Vaxholm to learn how to make this staple Swedish treat.

Food Neighbourhoods #408: Oslo, Norway

Oct 29 2024 6 mins  
Norway’s capital is not to be overlooked if you want a taste of the best that the Nordics have to offer. Much like its people, Oslo’s culinary scene is not brash or showy, so its most notable restaurants and bars can be easy to miss. Here, Monocle’s resident Norwegian, Gunnar Gronlid, helps us uncover some of the city’s best spots.

Food Neighbourhoods #407: Taormina, Sicily

Oct 22 2024 7 mins  
We swap city life for the hilltop town of Taormina in Sicily to soak up the last of the season’s sun. George Ruskin takes us on a tour of this elegant destination’s best culinary spots.

Food Neighbourhoods #406: Hudson, New York

Oct 15 2024 7 mins  
Today we’re heading upstream to Hudson, a leafy town north of New York, to sample its culinary delights. Monocle’s Anita Riotta takes us on a tour.

Food Neighbourhoods #405: Marseille

Oct 08 2024 11 mins  
Today, we’re heading to France’s oldest city, Marseille. Known for its sunshine, sea and saffron, this melting pot of a port town seamlessly blends French, Italian, Mediterranean and North African cooking traditions and rituals. Here, Sarah Grice takes us on a tour of her favourite spots.