The Menu

Updated: 08 Jul 2025 • 288 episodes
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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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20 Jun 2025 • EN

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.

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