We speak to the man whose passion for cooking with fire has been fuelling one of the world’s best restaurants – Burnt Ends in Singapore. Also on the programme: we trace the journey of Hong Kong noodles to London and speak to the Croatian author translating literature into enticing recipes.

We speak to the man whose passion for cooking with fire has been fuelling one of the world&rsquo;s best restaurants &ndash; Burnt Ends in Singapore. Also on the programme: we trace the journey of Hong Kong noodles to London and speak to the Croatian author translating literature into enticing recipes.

Our guide to the world of food, drink and entertaining, The Menu serves up interviews with the world’s most creative chefs, introduces the makers behind the scenes and the ingredients that will soon be landing on your restaurant table.

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Modern barbecue philosophy with Dave Pynt

We’re staying local today and heading to London’s charming South Kensington. From quaint coffee shops, steaming bowls of pho and vibrant farmers’ markets, this corner of west London provides some of the city’s best culinary offerings. Monocle’s Hassan Anderson takes us on a tour. 

We&rsquo;re staying local today and heading to London&rsquo;s charming South Kensington. From quaint coffee shops, steaming bowls of pho and vibrant farmers&rsquo; markets, this corner of west London provides some of the city&rsquo;s best culinary offerings. Monocle&rsquo;s Hassan Anderson takes us on a tour.&nbsp;

Food Neighbourhoods #422: South Kensington, London

We journey down the banks of the Danube to get a taste of Eastern European cuisine with Romanian food writer Irina Georgescu. Plus: Paige Reynolds heads to Leydi, a new Turkish opening in London and Maisie Ringer explores the revival of absinthe.

We journey down the banks of the Danube to get a taste of Eastern European cuisine with Romanian food writer Irina Georgescu. Plus: Paige Reynolds heads to Leydi, a new Turkish opening in London and Maisie Ringer explores the revival of absinthe.

The cuisine surrounding the Danube and the absinthe revival

We’re heading to Greece’s second city, Thessaloniki. This offbeat metropolis on the Aegean coast has a rich gastronomic identity thanks to its diverse history at the crossroads of east and west. In 2021, its culinary prowess was recognised by Unesco as a “City of Gastronomy” within its Creative Cities Network. Join Monocle’s Claudia Jacob on a tour of this colourful and compact city that’s sure to slake your appetite.

We&rsquo;re heading to Greece&rsquo;s second city, Thessaloniki. This offbeat metropolis on the Aegean coast has a rich gastronomic identity thanks to its diverse history at the crossroads of east and west. In 2021, its culinary prowess was recognised by Unesco as a &ldquo;City of Gastronomy&rdquo; within its Creative Cities Network. Join Monocle&rsquo;s Claudia Jacob on a tour of this colourful and compact city that&rsquo;s sure to slake your appetite.

Modern barbecue philosophy with Dave Pynt

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