
The Menu
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 18, 2025 • 34min
What makes a ‘flavour hero’? Plus: Rossella’s secret to restaurant longevity and Indonesia’s star barista
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 2025 • 9min
Food Neighbourhoods #443: Lille, France
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 on a tour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2025 • 33min
London’s Trullo turns 15, Finnish potato porridge and the UK connection to Saint Émilion’s wines
The 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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8, 2025 • 8min
Food Neighbourhoods #442: Sa Pa, Vietnam
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4, 2025 • 35min
Chilean cuisine in London, First Nation’s cooking in Canada and the world’s fascination with crisps
A 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’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2025 • 5min
Food Neighbourhoods #441: Strasbourg, France
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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 2025 • 28min
Jimi Famurewa on growing up a picky eater. Plus: ‘omakase’ in Helsinki and our Wine of the Month
Jimi 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 for privacy information.

Jun 24, 2025 • 7min
Food Neighbourhoods #440: Piata Obor, Bucharest
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 tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 20, 2025 • 28min
Food on the move
Chiara 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 Central Oyster Bar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 2025 • 15min
Food Neighbourhoods #439: Quadrilatero, Bologna
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, Quadrilatero, with Cesarine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.