Best Tainan Podcasts (2024)

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Food Neighbourhoods #380: Margate 7:42

2d 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

6d 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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Ep 4 - A friend in need is a friend indeed! 36:43

8d ago36:43

36:43

In this week's exciting episode of The Taiwan Century, we discuss other Taiwanese unofficial allies, who could play a role in a potential Cross-Strait war with China and their respective relationship with Taiwan. We welcome any feedback and questions @ thetaiwancentury@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!…

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

9d ago12:31

12:31

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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Ep 3 - The Sunflower and the Bumblebee 36:31

11d ago36:31

36:31

In this week's episode, we discussed in depth about the negative consequences of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement(ECFA), looking back on the The Sunflower Movement and how it impacted Taiwan not just economically, but politically and much more!By Brit and Yank

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

13d ago29:48

29:48

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

16d ago6:23

6:23

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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A taste of Poland 29:57

20d ago29:57

29:57

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

23d ago10:12

10:12

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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Ep 2 - War and Peace 35:35

25d ago35:35

35:35

Brit and Yank digs deeper into Taiwan's military situation and what it needs to do to prepare for a Chinese invasion!By Brit and Yank

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Culinary literature 27:53

27d ago27:53

27:53

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

1M ago10:13

10:13

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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Ep 1 - Trump and Biden's Taiwan policy? US isolationism 28:47

1M ago28:47

28:47

On this episode, your host discusses Presidents Trump and Biden's respective Taiwan policy and how their victory could impact Taiwan. We're also digging deeper into GOP isolationism and if its a good sign or not, for Taiwan and the rest of the world.By Brit and Yank

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

1M ago32:50

32:50

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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Food Neighbourhoods #375: Dublin Coffee Festival 8:34

1M ago8:34

8:34

This week we’re in Ireland’s capital for the opening of the Dublin Coffee Festival. Sebastian Stephenson headed to the sold-out event, reusable cup in hand, to get a taste of how the Dublin scene is brewing and grab some recommendations from Ireland’s coffee masters.By Monocle Radio

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Ajabu Cocktail and Spirits Festival, One House Bakery and crêpes Suzette 26:35

1M ago26:35

26:35

We sit down with Colin Asare-Appiah and Mark Talbot Holmes, the founders of Africa’s first spirits and cocktail festival, Ajabu. Also in the programme: Ivan Carvalho is in the San Francisco Bay Area to meet Hannalee Pervan of One House Bakery. Plus: Myriam Zumbühl takes us to L’Apogée Courchevel hotel in the French Alps to taste crêpes Suzette as t…

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Food Neighbourhoods #374: Florence 8:15

1M ago8:15

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Monocle’s Ivan Carvalho is in Florence to discover the culinary treasures of a city that’s best known for its cultural offerings. Amid its wealth of Renaissance art and architecture, the Tuscan capital has its fair share of gastronomic outposts rooted in local traditions. It’s also a place where both new and old concepts find space to entertain peo…

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Ailime, Dorsia and chef Albert Ponzo 32:20

2M ago32:20

32:20

This week, we meet Chicca Vancini in Turin at her restaurant, Ailime, to find out what she means when she says that her kitchen has an Italian ambience but a Japanese attitude. Also in the programme: we meet Marc Lotenberg of luxury restaurant-booking app Dorsia and Monocle’s Toronto correspondent, Tomos Lewis, is in Picton, Ontario, to meet chef A…

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Food Neighbourhoods #373: George Town, Malaysia 6:05

2M ago6:05

6:05

George Town is the vibrant capital of the Malaysian Island of Penang. The bustling city was once an important trading hub within the Straits of Malacca and over the years has been influenced by a variety of cultures, which have transformed George Town’s food scene into the eclectic culinary destination it is today. Here, Monocle’s Lilian Fawcett ta…

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The sweet stuff 34:14

2M ago34:14

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This week’s episode is dedicated to all things sugary. Monocle’s Paige Reynolds meets with maverick baker Lily Vanilli, whose creations have appeared everywhere from fashion-week events to Elton John’s birthday party. Also in the programme: Michael Booth visits one of Provence’s best-known nougatiers and Fernando Augusto Pacheco joins us in the stu…

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Food Neighbourhoods #372: Aksaray 5:29

2M ago5:29

5:29

Monocle’s Hannah Lucinda Smith heads to Istanbul’s vibrant Aksaray district to discover the city’s lesser-known international food scene. Here, we wander Aksaray’s sprawling backstreets to taste everything from Uzbek to Senegalese cuisine.By Monocle Radio

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The Finnish love of rye, Valle Isarco wines and chef Jean-Philippe Blondet 32:52

2M ago32:52

32:52

We sit down with Jean-Philippe Blondet, the executive chef at London’s Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester, to ask what it takes to cook at the highest possible level. Plus: Petri Burtsoff explains why rye holds such cultural significance in Finland and Ivan Carvalho heads to the Valle Isarco in the foothills of the Italian Alps to find out why the reg…

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Food Neighbourhoods #371: Avignon 9:50

2M ago9:50

9:50

The southern French city of Avignon is internationally known for its annual summer cultural festival. For more than half of the 14th century, it was also home to the Roman Catholic papacy. Its culinary reputation, however, is often overshadowed by two neighbouring cities: Lyon and Marseille. In this episode, Monocle’s Michael Booth visits the Prove…

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‘A Book about Bread’, Clyde’s Fine Diner and Domaine de Mourchon 32:37

2M ago32:37

32:37

We sit down with Dutch baker Issa Niemeijer-Brown, who tells us about his new book, ‘A Book about Bread’. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Tomos Lewis visits Clyde’s Fine Diner in Des Moines, Iowa, and finds out more about the city’s growing culinary scene. Plus: Michael Booth heads to the Rhône valley to meet UK winemaker Kate McKinlay.…

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Food Neighbourhoods #370: Tainan 5:18

2M ago5:18

5:18

Taiwan might be a small island but its culinary staples, such as beef noodle soup and bao buns, are soaring in popularity worldwide. And there’s a rich diversity of regional cuisines that have yet to travel beyond its shores. Monocle’s Naomi Xu Elegant takes a trip to the southern city of Tainan to explore its unique food and drink scene.…

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Glenfiddich and Club des Chefs des Chefs 33:55

3M ago33:55

33:55

We sit down with Struan Grant Ralph of Glenfiddich to savour the past and future of the heritage whiskey brand. Plus: Monocle’s Christopher Cermak joins us in the studio to discuss the world’s most exclusive gastronomic circle: the Club des Chefs des Chefs.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #369: Weserstrasse, Berlin 7:12

3M ago7:12

7:12

While the cool folk of Berlin can be found in all corners of the German capital, there’s one particular boulevard where they are known to congregate. Weserstrasse, in the heart of the Neukölln district, is a street where the food and drink offerings have stepped up to the city’s demands. Monocle’s Paige Reynolds takes us on a tour.…

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Chef Daniel Humm, Lộ Quậy Singapore and St Moritz’s culinary scene 35:39

3M ago35:39

35:39

We sit down with acclaimed chef Daniel Humm, of Eleven Madison Park in New York, to hear more about his new food-and-art book, ‘Eat More Plants’, released with publishing icon Gerhard Steidl. Plus: we sample new Vietnamese opening Lộ Quậy Singapore and hit the slopes of St Moritz to find out how the hallowed resort tempts discerning palates in wint…

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Food Neighbourhoods #368: Sankthanshaugen, Oslo 7:49

3M ago7:49

7:49

From sweet and spongy cinnamon buns with strong cups of coffee to fresh local seafood, there is no shortage of culinary delights in Oslo. Here, Nora Hoel wanders the popular neighbourhood of Sankthanshaugen to show us the best her hometown has to offer. Take a listen.By Monocle Radio

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A postcard from Shoreditch 32:37

3M ago32:37

32:37

We are staying close to our studios in London this week for a tour of a neighbourhood that keeps evolving in culinary matters. Shoreditch in east London has long been a great place to eat. Its refined restaurants often set the pace for the rest of the city – and beyond.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #367: Burgundy 6:59

3M ago6:59

6:59

We head to the Côte d’Or in Central France, which is known as the epicentre of the nation’s fine wine production. Its offerings, however, extend well beyond just wine. From triple-cream cheeses and truffles to honey and ham, there is no shortage of culinary delights to be enjoyed in the region. Monocle’s Liv Kessler takes us on a winding roadtrip f…

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‘The Cheese Life’, Austria’s soybean revival and Sentia 33:40

3M ago33:40

33:40

We sit down with Mathew Carver and Patrick McGuigan, authors of ‘The Cheese Life’, to discuss the obsession with the ingredient and try some delicious British cheeses. Plus: Monocle Radio’s Mariella Bevan speaks to scientist David Nutt, co-founder of Sentia spirits, an alcohol-free alternative designed to capture the relaxation that comes with drin…

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Food Neighbourhoods #366: Rebellious Wine Club, London 7:30

3M ago7:30

7:30

This week we head to Rebellious Wine Club in London, an ongoing series of wine tastings hosted by some of the most exciting women working in the UK wine industry. Its aim? To debunk some of the more common wine myths and rules, while keeping things relaxed – and maybe even a little bit mischievous. Monocle’s Mae-Li Evans went along to Bourne and Ho…

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The best of 2023, part two 32:17

3M ago32:17

32:17

For a second week, Monocle’s Chiara Rimella looks back on a delicious 2023.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #365: Little Italy, San Diego 14:11

4M ago14:11

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Many Italian immigrants settled in North America in the 19th and early-20th centuries, establishing Little Italy enclaves wherever they went. Today the largest in the US can be found in San Diego, where nearly 50 blocks brim with food and drink from the ‘bel paese’. Monocle’s Gregory Scruggs tucks in for lunch and takes us on a tour.…

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The best of 2023, part one 32:06

4M ago32:06

32:06

Monocle’s Chiara Rimella looks back on a delicious 2023.By Monocle Radio

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Festive drinking and dining 32:42

4M ago32:42

32:42

We sit down with Martin Dibben, head of champagne at Searcys, to learn the best way to enjoy our bubbles this festive season. Also in the programme: Myriam Zumbühl tells us where to find the best hot chocolate in Zürich and Hannah Lucinda Smith tastes traditional Boza in Istanbul.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #364: Porta Venezia, Milan 8:31

4M ago8:31

8:31

Join Monocle’s Ivan Carvalho as he explores Milan’s vibrant food scene in the Porta Venezia neighbourhood, which is home to a wide array of offerings, including pizzas, Japanese izakayas and contemporary bistros.By Monocle Radio

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Christmas Special 27:09

4M ago27:09

27:09

We take a deep dive into some classic culinary Christmas traditions. Chiara Rimella and Fernando Augusto Pacheco sit down in the studio for a battle of the panettones. Plus: Monica Lillis sings the praises of Christmas pudding and Nina dos Santos tells us why cod will be on her table this year.By Monocle Radio

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Food Neighbourhoods #363: The Monocle Christmas Market, London 9:47

4M ago9:47

9:47

Tom Webb, Monocle’s deputy head of radio, guides us through the delicious drinks offering at the London leg of The Monocle Christmas Market.By Monocle Radio

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‘Slow Food, Fast Cars’ and Eline restaurant 31:16

4M ago31:16

31:16

Monocle’s Isabella Jewell sits down with renowned Italian chef Massimo Bottura and his wife, Lara Gilmore, to discuss their new food-and-lifestyle book, ‘Slow Food, Fast Cars’. Also in the programme: Lucrezia Motta heads to Eline restaurant in east London to discover its take on festive French dining.…

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Food Neighbourhoods #362: The Monocle Christmas Market, Zürich 10:25

5M ago10:25

10:25

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

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‘Vintage Crime: A Short History of Wine Fraud’, Copenhagen coffee culture and Jorg Zupan 33:36

5M ago33:36

33:36

We sit down with “master of wine” and author Rebecca Gibb to explore the tantalising world of wine fraud. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Copenhagen correspondent, Michael Booth, finds out why Denmark is emerging as a gourmet coffee destination. Plus: our man in the Balkans, Guy de Launey, meets the award-winning Slovenian chef Jorg Zupan.…

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Food Neighbourhoods #361: Kuching, Malaysia 6:55

5M ago6:55

6:55

Borneo conjures images of wild jungle canopies and tropical fauna. But there is more to the world’s third-largest island than rainforests and orangutans. Monocle’s Lilian Fawcett visits Kuching in Malaysian Borneo, which was named a “creative city of gastronomy” by Unesco for its diverse culinary offering.…

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Kudu Collective, chestnut season in Portugal and San Francisco’s Thanksgiving traditions 33:09

5M ago33:09

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We meet Amy Corbin and Patrick Williams, founders of Kudu Collective, a group of popular South African restaurants in London. Also in the programme: Monocle’s Lisbon correspondent, Gaia Lutz, discovers Portugal’s autumnal love affair with chestnuts, and Simon Marks finds out about San Francisco’s unusual Thanksgiving ingredient: Dungeness crab.…

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Food Neighbourhoods #360: Rue des Martyrs, Paris 6:58

5M ago6:58

6:58

We head to Paris’s Rue des Martyrs, a street in the vibrant 9th arrondissement, which is brimming with dedicated food retailers that have been honing their craft for decades. Monocle’s Claudia Jacob takes us through the addresses preserving France’s traditional cuisine, as well as those going against the grain.…

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Hainan House, Ukrainian Borscht and La Marzocco Espresso Academy 32:50

5M ago32:50

32:50

We sit down with Sunny Wu and Irene Hua, the brains behind new London opening Hainan House. Julia Lasica is in the kitchen with her mother and journalist Roksolyanan Lasica to find out how to make her version of the beloved Ukrainian dish borscht. Plus: Ivan Carvalho heads to the outskirts of Florence to visit the La Marzocco Espresso Academy.…

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Food Neighbourhoods #359: Shoreditch, London 7:29

5M ago7:29

7:29

Join Theo Clench, executive chef of the Michelin-starred Cycene, as he takes us on a tour of his favourite spots in the east London neighbourhood of Shoreditch.By Monocle Radio

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How can we eat more sustainably? 37:39

5M ago37:39

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We explore the world of sustainable eating and meet trailblazers in the environmentally conscious food industry. Restaurateur and ecological campaigner Malcolm Wood tells us about his fine-dining restaurant, The Aubrey. Also in the programme: Gregory Scruggs discovers St Jude Tuna in Seattle and Monica Lillis heads to Mildreds restaurant in London’…

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Food Neighbourhoods #358: Príncipe Real, Lisbon 7:29

5M ago7:29

7:29

Lisbon’s Príncipe Real district is filled with regal 19th-century architecture, leafy gardens, independent retailers and a host of quaint restaurants and bars. Monocle’s Chloé Lake takes us on a tour.By Monocle Radio

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