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Big cheese
Arianna Huffington, founder of the Huffington Post, is a knowledgeable observer of US politics. Born in Greece and a Cambridge graduate, she chose Toscana in Los Angeles for her last meal.
Bildschöne Bücher
Less is more is the concept for Bildschöne Bücher, a small bookshop in Berlin that has grown out of the highly successful website 25books.com. Proprietor Bodo von Hodenberg, a former sales director of Taschen,…
Ration nation
CNN’s man in Baghdad, Michael Ware, is one of few western journalists to have reported from insurgent camps. We met him in Paris where he selected the Thai restaurant Asian for his last meal.
Arte & Craft
High-definition TV is forcing a return to old-fashioned craft. Monocle visits Arte, the polished Franco-German channel that has never let its standards drop, to learn the art behind its high-quality broadcasting.
Art corps
Looking forward to 2008, we asked five creative contenders to peer into their cultural crystal balls. Monocle tips the talent that tells the future of entertainment, the arts and how we’ll enjoy both.
Paper tigers
While global newspaper circulations are rising, Europe and the US face a different story as readers flee to the web. We ask experts about the future and look at thriving, innovative titles.
The inside scoop
Print media faces challenges, but it's time to stop questioning its relevance. In many markets, the humble daily newspaper has never looked so good. We're taking cues from our favourite Italian broadsheet.
Room service
Rafael Micha, founder of design hotel group Grupo Habita, discusses his ideal last meal. He chose the group’s Condesa DF hotel in Mexico City, a property whose menu he helped create.
