Best Cocktails Literature Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring culinary heritage 29:57

11m ago29:57

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This week we look at how cooking can reconnect you with your culinary and family heritage. Author and cook Karla Zazueta tells us about the distinctiveness of northern Mexican cuisine and her memories of her childhood in Baja California. Plus, Monocle’s David Plaisant meets Marie Mitchell to gather ingredients for recipes from her highly personal c…

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Food Neighbourhoods #397: Belleville, Paris 6:08

40m ago6:08

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If you’re sticking around in Paris after the Olympic Games, drop by the multicultural neighbourhood of Belleville. Monocle’s Claudia Jacob takes us on a tour of her favourite spots.By Monocle Radio

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‘Verdura’, Alouette and Chotto Matte 34:50

4d ago34:50

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We speak to chef Theo Randall to learn about his new cookbook, ‘Verdura, which is dedicated to his penchant for Italian cuisine and cooking with vegetables and Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Nick Curtin and Camilla Hansen of recently reopened fine dining spot, Alouette. Plus: hospitality patron Kurt Zdesar talks to us abou…

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Food Neighbourhoods #396: Johor Bahru, Malaysia 6:45

7d ago6:45

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This week, we head to Malaysia’s second-largest city, Johor Bahru, with Monocle’s Gabriella Wong to explore its historically rich and vibrant food scene.By Monocle Radio

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A tour of the Mediterranean 33:16

11d ago33:16

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With summer in full swing, we head to the Mediterranean and the Greek island of Sifnos to discover its gastronomic credentials. Also on programme: Monocle’s Milan correspondent, Ivan Carvalho, is in Palermo to meet Fabrizia Lanza to learn about her cooking school Anna Tasca Lanza. Plus: Cookbook author Yasmin Fahr dials in from Menorca to tell us a…

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Food Neighbourhoods #395: Helsinki 8:23

14d ago8:23

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Robert Prendergast heads to Helsinki to learn about the city’s culinary traditions.By Monocle Radio

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Kolae, Mabruka and Wine of the Month 33:02

19d ago33:02

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We sit down with Andy Oliver and Mark Dobbie of Kolae in London to hear their take on southern Thai cooking. Elsewhere, our Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, meets Safa Jemai, the woman dedicated to bringing authentic Tunisian spices to the Nordics. Plus: Monocle sub editor and in-house wine expert Chloé Lake picks her Wine of the Month.…

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Food Neighbourhoods #394: Annecy, France 7:13

21d ago7:13

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Monocle’s Gunnar Gronlid takes us on a gastronomic tour of the charming savoyard city of Annecy.By Monocle Radio

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Wasted Wine Club, July and Sophie Wyburd 33:14

26d ago33:14

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We meet Angelo van Dyk, the man looking to give surplus wine a second life with Wasted Wine Club. Plus: Alistair MacQueen pays a visit to Holly Hayes, head chef at new London opening July and Paige Reynolds sits down with Sophie Wyburd to learn about her new comforting cookbook ‘Tucking In’.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #393: Sangenjaya, Tokyo 4:41

28d ago4:41

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Tokyo’s Sangenjaya neighbourhood is often overlooked due to the bright lights of nearby Shibuya. But its diverse food scene, cosy coffee shops and tucked-away speakeasies make it well worth the visit. Hanna Pham takes us on a full-day culinary tour of this sleepy corner of the city.By Monocle Radio

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Food on screen: ‘The Bear’ and ‘Omnivore’ 29:44

1M ago29:44

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This week, we switch on for a show dedicated to food on screen. We sit down with Lionel Boyce from hit Hulu television drama ‘The Bear’ to discuss how he channels the pace and perfectionism required in the kitchen and where acting and cooking intertwine. Also on the programme: we speak to acclaimed chef René Redzepi of Noma in Copenhagen and produc…

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Food Neighbourhoods #392: Wellington, New Zealand 6:26

1M ago6:26

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New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, might not be the first place that you think of when you’re looking for a culinary escape – but its award-winning restaurants, booming coffee culture and focus on seasonal ingredients make it well worth a visit. Here, Monocle’s Flynn Symonds takes us on a tour of his hometown.…

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‘Steak’, Tabar and Cenk Debensason 33:21

1M ago33:21

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This week, we speak with Tim Hayward, author of a new book all about steak. Also on the programme: Monocle’s Guy de Launey heads to Tabar’s new location in a former bike factory in Ljubljana to sample Slovenian-inspired tapas and we meet Cenk Debensason of Arkestra in Istanbul.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #391: Trastevere, Rome 11:08

1M ago11:08

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There’s no denying that Rome is a well-trodden and well-travelled culinary hotspot. From carbonara and cacio e pepe to gelato, you’ve probably tasted its famous delights. But even among the most touristy spots, family run eateries continue to supply authentic produce to its residents. Gabi di Vita, founder of Di Vita Experience, a tour company spec…

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten, ‘Sift’ and wine of the month 30:53

2M ago30:53

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This week, celebrated chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten joins us in the studio to discuss his latest opening, ABC kitchens. Plus: we learn about the new book ‘Sift’ by Nicola Lamb and our in-house wine expert, Chloé Lake, picks her wine of the month.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #390: Reggio Emilia 13:11

2M ago13:11

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Monocle’s Ivan Carvalho takes a culinary tour of Reggio Emilia in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna.By Monocle Radio

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Abby Lee, Champagne & Friends and L’abeille 28:40

2M ago28:40

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This week we sit down with Abby Lee, head chef and founder of Mambow in East London which champions the fiery food of Malaysia. Also on the programme, we raise a glass of bubbly with Dan Roznov at his Champagne & Friends event in Zürich and we grab a seat at New York restaurant, L’abeille, which brings together Japanese and French cuisine.…

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Food Neighbourhoods #389: Bujairi Terrace, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 7:39

2M ago7:39

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This week, we’re heading to Saudi Arabia to get a taste of the country’s culinary offerings at Bujairi Terrace in Riyadh.By Monocle Radio

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A ‘Greekish’ cookbook and beverage innovations 32:00

2M ago32:00

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Food writer Georgina Hayden joins us in the studio to delve into the Mediterranean delights of her new cookbook ‘Greekish’. Plus: we check in with a Swiss company exploring the frontiers of brewing and take a closer look at a UK brand making spirits sustainable.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #388: Praga North, Warsaw 6:30

2M ago6:30

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This week, Mateusz Mazzini takes us on a tour of Praga North in Warsaw. This once-neglected district is now bursting with life thanks to a wave of redevelopment and a unique mixture of local creativity and international experience.By Monocle Radio

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Margot Henderson, canned spritz and Greek olive oil 34:52

2M ago34:52

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We speak to Margot Henderson, one of London’s most storied chefs, about Soho Food Feast and the changing face of the city’s dining scene. Plus: the entrepreneurs elevating canned wine and setting new standards for Greek olive oil.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #387: Monocle Badi Market, Zürich 10:51

2M ago10:51

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Join Monocle’s deputy head of radio, Tom Webb, as he takes us on a whistle-stop tour of this year’s Monocle Badi Market in Zürich.By Monocle Radio

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The drinks list 34:19

2M ago34:19

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This week we toast to the drinks industry with an episode all about beverages. We sit down with The Connaught Bar’s Agostino Perrone to find out why people still have a taste for classic cocktails – and what makes a memorable martini. Plus: we’re in the Basque Country to explore its historical cider production and our resident wine expert Chloé Lak…

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Food Neighbourhoods #386: Jewel, Changi Airport, Singapore 7:03

3M ago7:03

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This week, Monocle’s Aarti Betigeri is at Jewel in Singapore’s Changi Airport, the leafy culinary and retail destination in the middle of one of the world’s biggest travel hubs. Here, she shares go-to spots for the hungry traveller.By Monocle Radio

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The K-cuisine wave 32:26

3M ago32:26

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This week, we’re delving into the world of Korean food as the country continues to win admirers around the world for its creative outputs. We sit down with TV chef and author Judy Joo to discover more about the nation’s regional cuisine. Plus: Sophie Monaghan-Coombs flicks through ‘Koreaworld: A Cookbook’ with co-author Matt Rodbard, while Petri Bu…

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Food Neighbourhoods #385: Roman Road, London 8:13

3M ago8:13

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This week we’re joined by Dara Klein of Tiella at the Compton Arms in London. She gives us her drinking-and-dining recommendations for her corner of the city, Roman Road.By Monocle Radio

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Fadi Kattan, Hannah Crosbie and Frederik Bille Brahe 36:29

3M ago36:29

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This week we sit down with Franco-Palestinian chef, Fadi Kattan, to hear about his new book, ‘Bethlehem’, and learn about the bonds that food can build within a community. Plus: Paige Reynolds meets wine writer Hannah Crosbie, whose work is dedicated to dispelling myths about the drink, and we head to Copenhagen to talk with one of the most excitin…

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The Graduation Special: It’s Just Putting Clothes on People 1:15:00

3M ago1:15:00

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It’s our special Graduation Episode! In this episode, we talk with special guest Juls Buehrer, Gettysburg College’s Costume Designer-in-Residence and Gettysburg College’s Costume Shop Manager and Gettysburg College’s Scenic Artist. Despite doing more work in a day than Ian and I do in a year, Juls managed to carve out a little time to tell us about…

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Food Neighbourhoods #384: Ho Chi Minh City 5:17

3M ago5:17

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Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City is a culinary destination in its own right. The bustling metropolis is packed full of innovative restaurants and bars – and it’s difficult to buzz around the city without drinking in its hallowed coffee culture. Here, Monocle’s Hanna Pham takes us on a day of dining in the city.…

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Fernando Trocca, the Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company and Taipei’s Tea Cocktail Bars 32:26

3M ago32:26

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This week we fire up the grill with Fernando Trocca, one of Argentina’s most accomplished chefs. Also in the programme, we speak to Jon Williams, founder of the Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company to find out more about Welsh delicacy Laverbread. Plus: Clarissa Wei is in Taipei to learn more about the city’s cocktail scene.…

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Food Neighbourhoods #383: Summa wine fair, South Tyrol 9:34

3M ago9:34

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Springtime in Italy signals the moment when wineries prepare to present their latest bottlings to the public. One highly sought-after event that producers enjoy attending is Summa, a boutique wine fair held annually in South Tyrol that brings together like-minded producers from Italy and beyond for a taste of something new. Monocle’s Milan correspo…

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Benjamina Ebuehi, Azores wine and ‘London Feeds Itself’ 34:23

3M ago34:23

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This week, we get tips from Benjamina Ebuehi on the most delicious and satisfying puddings to make when it’s your turn to bring dessert. Also on the programme: we venture to the Azores to meet a new wave of winemakers. Plus: we explore the places where community is built through food with two writers featured in the new book ‘London Feeds Itself’.…

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Episode 122: Says Who, with Anne Curzan 1:01:05

4M ago1:01:05

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We spoke with Dr. Anne Curzan about her new book, “Says Who? A Kinder, Funner Usage Guide for Everyone Who Cares about Words”. We talk about language change, inner grammandos, the benefits of learning the rules of texting from one’s students, and of course, surprising connections! Also, please check out the Defeat Depression fundraising event, and …

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Food Neighbourhoods #382: Peckham, London 7:20

3M ago7:20

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Monocle’s George Ruskin heads to Peckham for a full day of eating in the vibrant south London community.By Monocle Radio

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Modern French dining 31:00

4M ago31:00

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This week, we’re delving into modern French dining – away from the nation’s confines. We sit down with the founder of Bistro Freddie in London to find out why a wave of new French-inspired spots has been popping up throughout the city and beyond. Also in the programme: Charlotte McDonald-Gibson tells us about the role that haute cuisine plays in Wa…

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Food Neighbourhoods #381: Rosebank, Johannesburg 7:10

4M ago7:10

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This week we head to Johannesburg in South Africa. Known for its work-hard-play-hard culture, it’s a city that brings together a vibrant mix of cultures. Elna Schütz heads to the leafy suburb of Rosebank to sample its innovative restaurants.By Monocle Radio

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Endo Kazutoshi, Camparino in Galleria and Georg Oelschlägel 30:05

4M ago30:05

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This week we sit down with Japanese chef Endo Kazutoshi to discover why good sushi is all about mentality. Plus: we head to Camparino in Galleria in Milan just in time for ‘aperitivi’ and we meet Georg Oelschlägel, owner of Viennese bakery Felzl, to find out about his nose for entrepreneurship.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #380: Margate 7:42

4M ago7:42

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This week we head to the southeastern tip of England to wander around the seaside town of Margate. In recent years, the town has become a bit of a magnet for creatives, which has lead to some exciting culinary additions to the local food scene. Holly Fisher went along to meet Natalia Ribbe, the owner of French-inspired wine bar Sète, to visit some …

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Milan’s ‘latterie’, Caviar House & Prunier and durian fruit 29:02

4M ago29:02

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As Salone del Mobile rolls into town, Chiara Rimella tells us which ‘latterie’ we should visit in Milan. Also in the programme: Monica Lillis sits down with Lucie Herring of Caviar House & Prunier to find out how the brand is adapting its image to appeal to a fresh crowd. Plus: Lilian Fawcett speaks to HSBC Asean economist Aris Dacanay to learn mor…

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Food Neighbourhoods #379: Elmira Maple Syrup Festival 12:31

4M ago12:31

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This week, Mandy Sinclair heads to the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival in Ontario to find out how the condiment is made and meet the faces behind the sweet stuff.By Monocle Radio

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‘Good Eggs’, Daphnis and Chloe herbs, and Kim Mikkola 29:48

4M ago29:48

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We’re joined by food writer and cookbook author, Ed Smith, to flick through his new cookbook “Good Eggs: Over 100 Cracking Ways to Cook and Elevate Eggs”. Monocle’s Hester Underhill meets Evangelia Koutsovoulou whose brand, Daphnis and Chloe, is dedicated to bottling up the best Greek herbs to be shipped to keen cooks around the world. Plus: Petri …

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Food Neighbourhoods #378: Crouch End 6:23

4M ago6:23

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We head to the leafy suburbs of north London to visit Crouch End. The area might feel like somewhat of an underdog to the nearby bustling Finsbury Park but its abundance of quaint coffee shops and vibrant bistros, as well as its community feel, make it well worth a stopover. Local resident Rob Prendergast takes us on a tour of the neighbourhood’s b…

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Episode 121: The Vesuvius Challenge, with Stephen Parsons 1:11:28

5M ago1:11:28

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Buried deep under volcanic ash lie hundreds of burnt scrolls containing texts from the first century. A new project is driving the work to try to read these chunks of carbon, to uncover new works and open new doors into the past. We spoke to one of the leaders of this project, Dr. Stephen Parsons, about the Vesuvius Challenge, the technical aspects…

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A taste of Poland 29:57

5M ago29:57

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This week, we get a taste of Polish cuisine. We sit down with Ren Behan to discuss her new book, ‘The Sweet Polish Kitchen’. Also in the programme, Julia Lasica heads to the renowned Ognisko in London’s South Kensington to find out more about the historic restaurant. Plus: Mateusz Mazzini is in Warsaw to visit local wine bar Brać and learn about th…

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Food Neighbourhoods #377: Tallinn Old Town 10:12

5M ago10:12

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Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, boasts a vibrant and rapidly evolving food scene. For many years, however, culinary talent has avoided the city’s medieval old town, which has been deemed too expensive and touristy. But now the trend is reversing and young chefs looking to make their mark have rediscovered the historical city centre. Monocle’s Petri Bur…

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Culinary literature 27:53

5M ago27:53

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This week we get bookish with an episode dedicated to food in literature – and literature about food. We sit down with food writer Felicity Cloake to hear her take on what makes great gastronomic prose. Also in the programme: Charlotte McDonald-Gibson delves into James Bond novels to find out how important food and drink is to their plot. Plus: We …

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Food Neighbourhoods #376: Regent’s Park Road, London 10:13

5M ago10:13

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Join Theo Randall, chef patron of Theo Randall at the InterContinental, as he takes us on a tour of Regent’s Park Road in the Primrose Hill area of London.By Monocle Radio

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Toklas, Finnair’s in-flight menu and Provençal truffles 32:50

5M ago32:50

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We sit down with Amanda Sharp and Matthew Slotover, the founders of Frieze art fair, to find out about their culinary ventures – and the intersection between art and food. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Helsinki correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, meets with Finnair’s development chef, Sami Oksava, to learn about the role of Finnish cuisine on b…

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