The Monocle Guide to Drinking and Dining - Hardcover

Monocle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3899556682 ISBN 13: 9783899556681

Publisher: gestalten, 2016

Synopsis

In this vibrant large-format manual, discover and explore good food and its power to shape both people and places. If Monocle were a restaurant it would be where local produce is simply prepared, wine is served without fuss, and all are welcome. It would anchor the neighborhood, support young chefs, and none would worry about Michelin stars. This world of slowish food and pleasures informs the forthcoming guide to food and drink. As with much of Monocle’s work, it inspires those who would like to rescue a forlorn vineyard or corner store while revealing the best market in Helsinki or cafe´ in Auckland. It speaks to a global generation who may hold an MBA but feel that a decent burger chain is the way ahead. From famed faces sharing tales over supper to anecdotes from raconteurs and a sprinkling of recipes, our Edited bys have prepared a truly nourishing experience. Hungry for more?

About this title

About the Author

MONOCLE was launched by Tyler Brûlé in 2007 as a monthly magazine briefing on global affairs, business, culture, design, and much more. Today, MONOCLE is a complete, media brand with a suite of travel guides under its belt, a 24-hour radio station, a film-rich website, retail ventures around the globe, and cafés in Tokyo and London. Besides their London HQ they have seven international bureaux in New York, Toronto, Istanbul, Singapore, Tokyo, Zurich, and Hong Kong. At their core is the simple belief that there will always be a place for a print brand that is committed to telling fresh stories and sending photographers on assignments.

From the Back Cover

This is a handbook for anybody who enjoys simple, honest food but can do without the foam, fuss and trickery it's often served with. It's also about the other elements that make a great meal: honed hosting skills, sourcing the best produce and using the sharpest kitchen kit. Plus, Monocle offer a global hit-list of must-visit restaurants from Adelaide to Zürich and the freshest markets, shops and producers. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to turn their love of food into a livelihood. Expect advice on everything from starting a bar to rolling out a restaurant chain or penning a cookbook. There are also recipes from Monocle's favourite restaurants, plus a selection of timetested dishes developed by the team in Monocle's London kitchen.

Food for thought takes the form of zesty essays and dinner-time discussions with admired names from the worlds of architecture, hospitality, art and more.

On the menu: - The world's finest restaurants, cafés and bars - Advice on starting a food firm - My Last Meal - the imagined final feasts of some high-profile personalities - How to host your own intimate dinner party - A batch of recipes from esteemed chefs, plus lip-smacking dishes from Monocle's own repertoire - Tools of the trade for your kitchen.

Edition details

• Publisher: gestalten
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3899556682
• ISBN 13: 9783899556681
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400