Beirut
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Join the dots
Rolodexes packed with contacts, long discussions in late-night bars, and tip-offs from readers: it’s a network of valued sources that make this magazine come to life every month.
Home comfort
In a cool mountainous village north of Beirut, a chef and a fashion designer have transformed a stone house into an idyllic weekend retreat. This is just a blueprint for an entire franchise.
Voice of the people
Thriving media should be the heartbeat of a city, asking big questions and entertaining natives. Monocle visits three outlets that set the agendas for their cities in print and across the airwaves.
Africa and Middle East
Cape Town makes District Six a number-one priority, plus five things Beirut gets right.
Food
From coffee in Mexico City to fine dining in Beirut and the best bars and restaurants Paris has to offer, Monocle's June table is spread here and over the page.
Our heroes
Monocle’s annual round-up of 20 people who deserve a bigger stage. We cover diverse professions, from shoe designers to politicians, celebrating the life-affirming achievements that are shaping our world for the better.
Called to the bar
Liveable cities know the value of quality nightlife — and that doesn't mean closing at 23.00. We tracked down welcoming establishments for a good drink at 01.00 in the morning.
Media
A peek at Beirut’s recently opened Art Factum gallery and Budapest’s concept store Printa. Plus, we meet web designer-cum-magazine publisher Kai Brach to talk about his journal Offscreen.
Africa/Middle East
Beirut's first street atlas creates order out of chaos, Nairobi gets an airport "bush hotel" and Lagos motorists get some hi-tech help to avoid traffic.
Hip Hops
Mazen Hajjar launched his beer brand under gunfire in Lebanon, entering a market dominated by one player. Now he’s head of a thriving beer company with ambitions to conquer the world.
