Sunday March 27, 2022 – Monocle Minute
FASTER FIGHT / TYLER BRÛLÉ
Points of interest
It’s Saturday afternoon and we’ve just finished a hurricane book tour The Nordic monocle book. During our trips to the Baltic Sea, a large crew of six touched in Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki to meet long-term subscribers, acquire new data and gather information for future questions. Along the way, we also got to explore new sharp brands and services for a few minutes. Here are some of our discoveries.
Dallas Coffee (Copenhagen). Just when you thought the corner cafe couldn’t be redesigned, step into Dallas Coffee in the Øesterbro area of the Danish capital. Not far from Goods (a monocle favorite in men’s clothing), Dallas serves excellent coffee and excellent sandwiches – and the tasty-looking crowd gathered inside and out.
Børge Mogensen’s outdoor furniture collection (Copenhagen). It is the time of year when you may soon inspect the terrace and come to the conclusion that it is high time to update the furniture. Carl Hansen’s collection of chairs, tables, benches and loungers designed by Børge Mogensen all have a handsome look that goes well with the garden of the Georgetown terraced house or Barcelona’s balcony.
Norse Projects (Copenhagen). The team at Norse Projects in Copenhagen has a good understanding of cut, colors and fabrics in making wearable and sporty clothing for men and women. Just after launching a new multi-brand store, the company is also working on a super-premium collection that focuses on the best in knitwear.
Flytoget (Oslo). The train bus between Oslo Gardermoen Airport and the city center (along with some suburban connections) remains an excellent example of how the country should be welcomed and said goodbye to both residents and visitors. The seats are thin and comfortable, the lighting dim and the speed impressive. Add to this a very well-designed airport, you have to wonder how Germany Inc. and several governments have gotten the BER so wrong. If you haven’t tasted much of the late Berlin Brandenburg Airport, you’re in luck.
Ett Hem extension (Stockholm). My favorite hotel in the Nordic countries is a few months away from the announcement of the first stages of the expansion. With the expansion, a couple of other villas will be on the street, creating a decent whole with more space for entertainment and more privacy for guests living.
Hakola (Helsinki). If you’re looking for a new living space for an office or a couch or two for your home, this well-priced, sharply designed collection with mostly upholstered pieces is worth a peek. Best of all, everyone is proud of “Made in Finland”.
Greenhouse (Helsinki). You may have seen on our website a strange article about the rethinking of the old department store in the center of Helsinki, which is still being changed by the always dynamic Mirkku Kullberg. The current operation will end in late summer, when the entire building will begin a complete renovation. Catch it when you can.
Finnair across the North Pole (creative detour to Japan). As your business model is built around the connection between Asia and Europe via Helsinki, Russia’s closed airspace will be devastating for the Finnish airline. Without wishing to miss a marketing opportunity, passengers traveling to Tokyo and Seoul can now join the world’s top club: many Finnair flights fly directly across the North Pole to Narita and Incheon. The problem is that the new route can add three to four hours more to the hour, depending on the wind.
Helsinki distillery. You will need elegant bottles at the bar or simply a fresh breath on your Sunday eve G&T? Helsinki Distilling Company has a strong selection of mixes for mixing and shaking throughout the evening. The owners also have a very nice bar that they can keep open until you have to reach 07.00 on your flight back to where you belong. Yes, a loyal reader, it was an STP moment (straight to the level) for this reporter and his singing colleagues.
If you want to take part in the celebration of the 15th anniversary of Monocle and the necessary debate on the future of Europe, join me with our editor-in-chief Andrew Tuck and Georgina Godwin of Monocle 24 in St Moritz next Friday and Saturday. We sit in the Suvretta House to talk to Ilya Leonard Pfeijffer, the author Grand Hotel Europa. This is followed by an aperitif and an evening with “resident” DJ Herr Pitsch. For more information, email Hannah Grundy at [email protected] or buy a ticket here. Hope to see you next weekend.