Monocle 24: The Menu 4h1172

New York is known for its Italian food but changing demographics have introduced other thriving cuisines. Charlie Bell heads to the Belmont area of the Bronx where authentic Italian-American food continues to shine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An episode dedicated to Ukrainian food. We speak to Sydney-based Anastasia Zolotarev about her new book, bread as a symbol of resistance and Manhattan restaurant Veselka. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lars Bevanger heads to the town of Ialysos on Rhodes to delight in the island’s rich food and drink culture, which is coloured by its Italian history and proximity to the Levant.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xanthe Ross tells us about her new book, Stay for Supper. Then: we explore the world of wild garlic and meet the founder of German wine collective, Wein Goutte. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, London's Bethnal Green has blossomed , with chic wine bars and coffee roasters cropping up to sit alongside the typical East-end pubs and pie shops. Here, Valentina Venelli takes us on a tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re serving up a three-course feast as we delve into the nostalgic pull of the prawn cocktail. Then, we tuck into a steaming bowl of pasta and lay on something sweet from Indonesia to finish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Somerset is known for its idyllic countryside and rolling hills. In recent years, however, the English county has become a culinary hotspot. Here, Monica Lillis takes us to the best outposts, old and new.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We meet the entrepreneurs taking Indian drinks beyond the country’s borders. Then: we taste some green jewels at a pistachio farm in the south of and pick our Wine of the Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City-nudging Surry Hills was once the industrial hub of Sydney’s rag trade but now it’s home to flotillas of cafés, restaurants, wine bars and hotels. Tamara Thiessen takes us on a tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recovery of the culinary industry in LA, McDonald’s regional variations in ‘McAtlas’ and a slow approach to food at Heckfield Place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Originally a European-inspired enclave for the upper and middle classes, Mexico City’s tree-lined Colonia Roma district has survived earthquakes and been reinvented through artistic movements. Today it offers a diverse range of culinary experiences showcasing the best that the nation has to offer, from blue-corn quesadillas to specialist Mexican coffee. Verity de Cala meets the people behind the area’s street-food shops and cafés. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the beginning of the Easter weekend for those who celebrate, so what better time to indulge in an episode dedicated to chocolate. We speak to the founder of Knoops, the brand championing hot chocolate as an everyday drink. Then: Monocle’s Michael Booth meets award-winning Danish chocolatier Mikkel Friis-Holm. Plus: we unwrap the latest Easter-egg trends with Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re heading to the rolling hills of southern Tuscany, where regenerative food and wine practices are flourishing among ancient landscapes. Monocle contributor Issabella Orlando takes us on a tour of Val d’Orcia, where heritage crops are cultivated with a deep respect for tradition, biodiversity and the land itself. Here, she meets the stewards of a region whose roots run deep and whose yields speak for themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We meet Noma’s Carolyne Lane to hear about the Copenhagen institution’s new bean-roasting venture, Noma Kaffee. Then: we sit down with acclaimed barista Celeste Wong to find out why there are dozens of recipes to try when you’re after the perfect cup.  Plus: we check in at Man Met Bril Koffie Hotel in Rotterdam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re looking at a slice of history this week in the shape of Lee Lee’s Baked Goods, which has been serving New Yorkers for nearly 40 years. It’s the story of Alvin Lee Smalls, known as Lee Lee, and the changing face of the iconic Harlem neighbourhood. Lee Lee s Charlie Bell to speak about his life’s work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We sample a morsel of Bahrain’s mouthwatering cuisine with Noor Murad as we flick through her new book, ‘Lugma’. Also in the programme: Poppy Damon heads to the Little Purity diner in Brooklyn to unpack whether the spaces still hold the same community spirit. Plus: Monocle’s Petri Burtsoff sips on some sahti, Finland’s oldest ale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China’s far southwestern province of Yunnan is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the country’s finest wine producers, though its winemaking history goes back more than a hundred years. Monocle’s Tom Webb visited the recently opened Songtsam Cizhong Lodge, where the region’s viticulture began, to find out how its history is being preserved and shared with the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re very much in spring mode this week for an episode dedicated to a specific slice of the colour wheel: green. We meet author and food writer Samuel Goldsmith to discuss his new title, ‘The Frozen Peas Cookbook’. Then: we trace the growing popularity of matcha around the world with Twiggy Yeung. Plus: we crown our ‘verde’ Wine of the Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The southern French city of Aix-en-Provence is swamped by tourists in the summer, and is visited by art enthusiasts year-round thanks to its connection to Cezanne. But what about food lovers? With the help of local food guide Thomas Garcin, our correspondent Michael Booth takes us to the spots that you won’t want to miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We island-hop in the Caribbean with author Keshia Sakarah to learn all about her new book, ‘Caribe: A Caribbean Cookbook with History’, and the specificity of the region’s cuisine. Also in the programme: Hannah Lucinda Smith is in Damascus to taste some of the city’s renowned shawarma. Plus: Monocle’s Mae-Li Evans meets Jenny Lau to get ‘An A-Z of Chinese Food: (Recipes Not Included)’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.