Sue Quinn, Carol Wilson

Hunt down the tastiest food-on-the-go in the world’s major cities, from the bustle of Bangkok and Beijing to the artisan markets of Stockholm and San Francisco

Street food is fresh, cheap, plentiful, varied and available in an increasing number of metropolitan locations. Food that was previously only obtainable from Saharan roadsides can now be found in New York City; Patagonian village foods are picked up in downtown Hong Kong. Millions of people all over the world are choosing to eat street food every day, and their numbers are rising year on year.

The World Atlas of Street Food surveys the whole phenomenon and celebrates one of the most amazing commercial and culinary success stories of the 21st century so far. It shows readers where to hunt down the best places to buy the tastiest food-on-the-go in the world’s major cities, from the bustle of Bangkok and Beijing to the artisan markets of Stockholm and San Francisco. It also includes over 70 of the authors’ own mouthwatering recipes so that readers can re-create the world’s finest street food in the comfort of their own kitchens.

Contents List
Introduction • The Guide: Detailed examination of the prime locations for street food: North America; Caribbean; South America; Europe; Africa; Middle East; Asia; Australasia


About the Author
Sue Quinn’s articles and recipes have appeared in leading UK publications including the Guardian, Telegraph, Sunday Times, Delicious magazine and BBC Good Food. She has written eleven cookbooks, most recently Easy Mediterranean.

Carol Wilson is a food/cookery writer, cookery consultant, member of the Guild of Food Writers and a restaurant inspector. She is the author of many books on food and cooking, including The Whole Hog and Self-Sufficiency Preserving.


Format: PLC (no jacket)
Size: 23.4 x 22.0 cm
Extent: 400 pp
Illustrations: 750
Publication date: 14 September 2017
ISBN: 9780500519493

The Monocle team celebrates the endlessly fascinating and culturally rich country of Italy

Italy feels comfortingly familiar for many. The very name conjures images of ruby red tomatoes, zippy Vespas and classical statues – yet beyond the clichés lies a complexity and variety that’s perpetually surprising. This is a place where laid-back living meets industrious craft, where well-heeled patrons tuck into simple dishes at rustic trattorie and where family, community and passion are the threads that lace it all together. For well over a decade Monocle has roamed the length of the boot – from the craggy peaks of the Dolomites to the azure waters of Sicily – and this is the result of their dedicated reporting. Join them as they throw down their towels at the best bagni, sit front row at dazzling runway shows, call in at vineyards, gelato spots and furniture fairs and maybe even hit a disco or two. Be prepared to see Italy through a whole new lens.


About the Author
Tyler Brûlé is the Editor-in-chief of Monocle. Andrew Tuck is the magazine's Editor, Chiara Rimella is its Culture Editor and Joe Pickard, its Books Editor.

Format: Hardback
Size: 30.0 x 22.5 cm
Extent: 304 pp
Publication date: 25 March 2021
ISBN: 9780500971130

Unforgettable Experiences for the Discerning Traveller
Herbert Ypma

The ultimate visual guide to to the finest hotels and experiences France has to offer.

Today’s discerning traveller is looking not merely for luxury but for a unique experience. But in this age of low-cost flights and easy travel, how do you avoid the crowds and find the hidden gems? Not via sponsored search results or thousands of indistinguishable reviews, that’s for sure. What you need is on-the-ground, in-person, tried-and-trusted knowledge.

In this new guide to France – the most visited country on the planet – Herbert Ypma surprises and delights with his unequalled eye for detail and his unerring ability to judge what makes the difference between a good experience and a truly memorable one. The numerous experiences and tips that he maps out across the length and breadth of France fall into four key categories. ‘Staying in Character’ presents thirty five places to stay, from the grand to the eccentric, all embodying the soul and character of their setting – whether it’s bedding down in a surf shack at Soulac-sur-Mer or soaking up centuries of history at the luxurious Château de Canisy. ‘Eclectic Experiences’ offers thirty stand-out experiences, from climbing the Dune de Pyla to salsa-dancing in a calanque (a fjord-like inlet); ‘Legend for Lunch’ points you in the direction of twenty of the most authentic places to eat, while ‘Convincing Context’ presents ten experiences enhanced by nuggets of history.

Together they amount to a new map of authentic French experiences, making this the must-have 21st-century guide for the world’s most exacting traveller.


Contents List
NORMANDY BRITTANY PARIS ÎLE DE RÉ THE CÔTE D’ARGENT BORDEAUX PROVENCE LYON & AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES MARSEILLE THE CÔTE D’AZUR CORSICA


About the Author
Herbert Ypma is a bestselling author and photographer whose ground-breaking HIP Hotels series inspired an entirely new genre of travel publishing. His many other books include RSVP: Simple Sophistication, Effortless Entertaining and Amazing Places Cost Nothing.

Format: Hardback
Size: 26.0 x 20.0 cm
Extent: 352 pp
Illustrations: 550
Publication date: 16 July 2020
ISBN: 9780500294956

Robert Fairer, Iain R Webb, André Leon Talley, Hamish Bowles, Oriole Cullen

A lavish, supersize publication dedicated exclusively to John Galliano's extraordinary creations for the house of Dior, captured by American Vogue's photographer Robert Fairer

As testified by the monumental success of the recent Dior retrospective curated by the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, ‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’, which attracted over 700,000 visitors over its extended run, John Galliano’s creations for the house of Dior have entered fashion history and are widely recognized as some of the most breathtaking and imaginative collections ever created. John Galliano for Dior is the first publication entirely dedicated to showcasing these unforgettable designs, which have become collectors’ items and form a key chapter of the history of the house of Dior – ‘the greatest house in the world’, as Galliano stated when he was first placed at its helm. ‘I see myself as a guardian of [Christian Dior’s] spirit, a keeper of his dreams,’ he added.

The book unfolds chronologically, revisiting the most iconic creations and revealing previously unseen behind-the-scenes moments that capture models, hairdressers, stylists, make-up artists and John Galliano himself at their most creative. Robert Fairer’s stunning and high-energy photographs convey the drama, glamour and wild imagination that defined Galliano’s Dior shows. A treasure trove of inspiration, they make this publication a must-have reference for fashion and photography lovers alike.


About the Author
British photographer Robert Fairer worked exclusively for American Vogue behind the scenes for over a decade. Beginning his career at British Elle in the mid 1990s, then Harpers Bazaar USA and finally at American Vogue, he covered the fashion zeitgeist of supermodel, designer and fashion excess from 1993-2011.His backstage archive has been published in three monographs, Alexander McQueen Unseen, John Galliano Unseen, and Marc Jacobs Unseen by Thames & Hudson, Yale University Press, Schirmer Mosel and Abrams. Robert’s work is published in The New York Times, Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, i-D Magazine, and Visionaire, as well as fashion, portrait and lifestyle books, and anthologies. Robert continues to document the fashionable elite and collaborate with his editors and clients in uncharted fashion domains.

Iain R Webb is a fashion writer, curator and academic. He is the Author of Marc Jacobs: Unseen published by Thames & Hudson.

André Leon Talley was a former editor-at-large of American Vogue.

Hamish Bowles is the International editor-at-large for American Vogue.

Oriole Cullen is the Curator of Modern Textiles and Fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum and curated the V&A’s ‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’ exhibition.


Format: PLC (no jacket) in slipcase
Size: 36.0 x 27.0 cm
Extent: 432 pp
Publication date: 17 October 2019
ISBN: 9780500022405

Bright fruit flavours combined with an intense complexity

Aged for ten years in Dow's Boa Vista Lodge, this 10 Year Old Tawny retains the bright fruit flavours of a young wine combined with an intense complexity from ageing in well-seasoned oak.

Tasting note

With a deep russet coloured centre that fades to a distinctive garnet edge, bright aromas of red cherry and almonds coupled with toffee and vanilla notes balance the nose.

On the palate this wine is mouth-filling, with peppery spice and a touch of marmalade preceding a full finish with Dow’s trademark dry edge.

92 points - Wine Spectator, 2018

Selected by Master Blender Charles Symington from stocks of wine set aside decades ago by his father, Peter.

Three decades of maturation in seasoned oak has given this wine layers of complex aromas and flavours . With only eleven or twelve casks available each year, this rare Aged Tawny Port has been selected by Master Blender Charles Symington from stocks of wine set aside decades ago by his father, Peter.


Tasting note

With a coppery-amber colour framed by a pale orange-green rim, this wine shows saline scents alongside elegant floral notes and a touch of cinnamon.

Luxurious and silky on the palate, Dow’s 30 Year Old Tawny is extremely refined with flavours of quince, citrus and a stylish, lingering dry finish with nuances of tea leaf.

95 points - Wine Spectator, 2018

95 Points - Wine Advocate, 2018

Compatibility
Port wine is recommended to be served with chocolate desserts and cheeses.

Color
Porto has a very deep dark ruby color with bright yellow reflections around the edges of the glass.

Scent
In a fresh, exuberant aroma of wine, bright tones of red fresh and dry fruits, honey and vanilla can be traced.

Taste
The taste of wine - very pleasant, perfectly balanced, with hints of raspberries and ripe cherries. The aftertaste is quite long and very memorable.

This cuvée is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir vinified as red wine. With this well-structured vinous centre combined with fruity and fresh notes, this Champagne will enhance the aperitif but also a dish of wild salmon or dessert.

The Cuvee Royale Brut Nature has a deep ruddy-golden colour and light foam. Delicate roses and peonies to begin with, which gradually intertwine with pronounced spicy fragrances. Apple and pear together with peach and nectarine at first, followed by peppery flavours towards the end.


Blend

62% Chardonnay, 14% Pinot Noir, 24% Meunier
Aging: 72 months in our historical cellars


With Food

Perfect for a refreshing aperitif. This champagne pairs superbly with shushi and shellfish. And it absolutely sublimes Asian food.
Chill in an iced bucket for 20 minutes before serving.
Best enjoyed at 8-10°C.

It has a bright, citrus colour. On the nose, it offers citrus fruits, vanilla, white spices, and a hint of mineral granite. Complex, intense, subtle and well balanced, its concentration and elegance make for a very serious wine.

Winner of Vivino's 2020 Wine Style Awards: Northern Portugal White (2016 Vintage)
Vivino Rating: 4.5

Mirabilis Grande Reserva Tinto has an intense and complex nose, with notes of black fruits and spices. Elegant, very concentrated and sophisticated, with a great balance between texture, acidity, and structure, resulting in a long, intense and lingering finish.

Winery: Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Grapes: Tinta Amarela
Region: Portugal / Northern Portugal / Duriense / Douro
Wine style: Portuguese Douro Red

Straw yellow in colour with a soft, compact mousse, well-supported by an exuberant and subtle perlage. Dry in the mouth with a long and assertive finish.

Variety: Glera (min. 85%) and other local white grape varieties (max. 15%)

Location: Hills of Valdobbiadene – Conegliano

Vinification: Off the skins at a controlled temperature of 16°C. Slow second refermentation in large sealed vats at 14-15°C

Alcohol: 11,5%

We went to the highest slopes in the top of Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo to pick the grapes that mature more slowly and maintain greater freshness and linearity, and to create a new wine: the Quinta Nova Blanc de Noir, a Reserva white wine made from red grapes.

The beautiful Tinta Roriz grapes are the first to enter our winery. We harvest them at their perfect maturation point, so that we can extract all the components that make this wine unique and sublime.

Delicate citrus aromas combined with white stone fruit support the complex and vibrant, enigmatic aroma. With remarkable firmness granted by the red grapes, this is a compact, fresh and tense wine, offering an endless finish with great precision, as a great wine should be.

Classicism combined with modern winemaking, this Reserve white wine from Quinta Nova is a thrilling wine that awakens all our senses.

Vivino Rating: 4.2

The first study for monovarietal planting in the Douro region was conducted in Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, between 1979 and 1981, in conjunction with the Portuguese Ministry of Agriculture, through the Centro de Estudos Vitivinícolas do Douro (Douro Winemaking Studies Centre). In the study, the best solar exposures were chosen in Quinta Nova to study the planting of three grape varieties: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, and Touriga Franca.

The Parcela 29 (Plot), planted with Touriga Nacional, has 3300 vines, a slope of 20%, and an altitude between 170 and 205 metres. It represents a unique wine and a fundamental piece in the history of Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo in its maximum expression of terroir. A genuine Referência (reference) that combined with century-old vines, results in a wine with a very elegant profile, almost feminine, contrasting with an intense structure of juicy tannins of enormous precision. A schist texture of high gravity,
the savoury profile, and the purple colour reflects the nature of the Touriga Nacional variety.

Vivino Rating: 4.5

This wine surprises us with its purity and sophistication. It results from a perfect combination of Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo’s main grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão - a beautiful composition that reflects the simplicity and transparency of our terroir.

The wine’s intense colour stimulates individual memories and transports us to the immense vineyard and rugged landscape of the Douro wine terraces. A broad journey of flavours is manifested through the density and strength of the pleasant and seductive aromas, with a more sophisticated side provided by the use of good French oak barrels. At the time of tasting it closes with a muscular structure and a juicy texture that intertwine with the body of the wine, providing for a tense, long and deep finish.

Vivino Rating: 4.2

Rosé is an invitation to experience delightful flavours. Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Rosé stands out due to its high structure, in a slightly more aromatic version of Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and delicate Tinta Francisca, positioning itself as wine at a very high level for great rosé lovers.

The grapes are pressed using the model executed in the French region of Provence, that uses the entire grape - the renowned blanc de noirs technique. Structured by low temperature fermentation (11-12ºC) in stainless steel vats for almost 3 weeks, part of the lot is then aged in French and Hungarian oak barrels.

It is a wine that is worth remembering because of its primary aromas, mineral texture and final tension that ensures a long finish and the certainty that we will want more next year.

Vivino Rating: 4.0