Gridskipper

When I bring up Tyler Brûlé's Monocle magazine in conversation, I seem to get two basic responses. People either love it — and I am firmly included in that camp — or think that the mix of topics somehow doesn't work (although everyone seems to love the design). Whether you love it or hate it, it has to be said that the web component has slowly been creating a separate if complimentary experience, adding a lot of great original content. One of the latest features on the site has been the creation of a "Quality of Life Index," which is mostly an excuse to highlight some great spots from around the world. As you'd probably expect, I take particular interest in their Tokyo selections, and certainly agree with a lot of what's been covered.

From wine bars to curry shops to Tokyo Midtown (more than once, even), they do seem be on top of things.

Quality of Life Index [Monocle]