Aug 15, 202529 min
Mexican chef Enrique Olvera on his new book, ‘Sunny Days, Taco Nights’. Plus: Guy de Launey tells us how Slovenia is championing orange wines and we meet Brazilian chef Alessandra Montagne in Paris. See...
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The Menu
Hosted by Monocle · arts · EN-US
About this Podcast:
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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Booking probability
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What is The Menu about?
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.
Who hosts The Menu?
The Menu is hosted by Monocle. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
What has The Menu covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Enrique Olvera’s new book, Slovenia’s orange wine and chef Alessandra Montagne" (15 August 2025, 29 minutes), "Food Neighbourhoods #447: New England’s ice cream traditions" (12 August 2025, 7 minutes), and "The summer pantry" (8 August 2025, 31 minutes).
How often does The Menu publish?
The Menu publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Menu?
Booking probability for The Menu is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Menu requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Menu's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Menu?
The strongest fits for The Menu are Restaurants. The Menu has an arts audience.
About the host
Monocle hosts The Menu, an arts podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Aug 12, 20257 min
We’re journeying to New England to taste one of the region’s most delicious delicacies, high milk-fat ice cream. Here, Jessica Bridger tells us about why the treat is so important. See...
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The summer pantry
Aug 8, 202531 minFrom Italian lemons to American zucchini, we stock our cupboards with the sunny ingredients that speak of the season – and cook a fresh recipe with beetroot greens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
- Aug 5, 20259 min
We're heading to Amsterdam's southern neighbourhood of De Pijp. This bohemian area is filled with an abundance of charming old-school pubs, vibrant eateries and lively bars. Here Jad Salfiti takes us on a tour. See...
- Aug 1, 202534 min
Fernando Augusto Pacheco joins us for a global discussion on sandwiches. Then: we head to Denmark for smørrebrød . Plus: A taste of Emilia Romagna with the piadina . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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- Jul 29, 20259 min
We’re staying hyper local this week as we wander across the road from Midori House in Marylebone to meet acclaimed chef Angela Hartnett at her latest edition of Cafe Murano. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
- Jul 29, 202528 min
We speak to José Pizarro about the Iberian peninsula’s best flavours. Then: Michael Booth gets the scoop on delicious Danish ice cream with Hansens. Plus: Maisie Ringer hops aboard London’s culinary...
- Jul 22, 202510 min
We’re heading to Canada’s cottage country, Muskoka. Dining options are diverse, from private chefs to local bakeries, and the culinary scene is rooted in local produce. Here, Mandy Sinclair takes us on a...
- Jul 18, 202534 min
We celebrate modern flavour heroes with Gurdeep Loyal. Then: the secret to long-lasting success with Rossella, a family-run Italian restaurant from the 1960s. Plus: we meet Mikael Jasin, Indonesia’s star barista...
- Jul 15, 20259 min
We’re heading to Lille in northern France, where the cobbled streets, vibrant markets and historic architecture showcase a unique blend of French and Flemish culture. Here, Monocle’s Flynn Symonds takes us...
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London’s Trullo turns 15, Finnish potato porridge and the UK connection to Saint Émilion’s wines
Jul 11, 202533 minThe trio behind London’s Trullo tell us how they turned their restaurant into a stalwart. Plus: we rediscover a Finnish heritage recipe and head to Bordeaux to unpack its historic relationship with Britain. See...
- Jul 8, 20258 min
We’re heading to Sa Pa in the northwest of Vietnam. Its cooler climate, verdant mountain vistas and delicious local delicacies make it a popular holiday spot. Here, Lily Austin explores. See...
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Chilean cuisine in London, First Nation’s cooking in Canada and the world’s fascination with crisps
Jul 4, 202535 minA taste of Chilean cuisine at a new London opening Mareida. Plus: Lucy Hyslop explores the businesses honouring First Nations cooking in Canada and Natalie Whittle on her book dedicated to crisps, ‘Crunch&rsquo...
- Jul 1, 20255 min
Renowned for its medieval architecture and its status as one of the European Union’s de-facto capitals, Strasbourg is also a culinary destination in its own right. Jad Salfiti takes us to the best spots. See...
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Jimi Famurewa on growing up a picky eater. Plus: ‘omakase’ in Helsinki and our Wine of the Month
Jun 27, 202528 minJimi Famurewa on how he went from being a picky eater to a restaurant critic. Then: we take a seat at Helsinki’s newest ‘omakase’ spot. Plus: we toast our Wine of the Month. See omnystudio.com/listener...
- Jun 24, 20257 min
We’re heading to the northeastern edges of Bucharest and to Piata Obor – a sprawling market that has been a cornerstone of life in the city for centuries. Monocle’s Laura Kramer takes us on a...
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Food on the move
Jun 20, 202528 minChiara Rimella’s ode to an Italian roadside classic, Autogrill. Then we find out what’s taking off on Portland’s airport menus. Plus: a taste of golden-era-of-travel glamour at New York’s Grand...
- Jun 17, 202515 min
Bologna is renowned for its culinary offerings, including regional specialities such lasagne, tagliatelle and tortellini. Here, contributor Dany Mitzman takes a tour of the city’s historic market neighbourhood...
- Jun 13, 202531 min
We hear what it takes to launch an independent food brand with Northern Pasta Co. Then: Chiara Rimella shops for Senegalese delicacies at L’Epicerie in Dakar. Plus: New York-based Apollo Bagels in...
- Jun 10, 202511 min
Angelica Jopson heads to Cape Town’s coastline to sample the culinary delights on offer in Kalk Bay, a fishing village nestled between mountain and sea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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