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Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey: First in New York Since Prohibition
(17 May 2007) - Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey, by Tuthilltown Spirits, is the first rye whiskey legally made in New York since prohibition and is fast becoming the connoisseur's drink of choice. At 92 proof, the spirit has a slightly spicy, fruity taste, concocted to compliment sweet vermouth in the classic New York–born cocktail, The Manhattan. Ground, cooked, fermented and double distilled in Gardiner, NY, the bottles are...
(17 May 2007) - Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey, by Tuthilltown Spirits, is the first rye whiskey legally made in New York since prohibition and is fast becoming the connoisseur's drink of choice. At 92 proof, the spirit has a slightly spicy, fruity taste, concocted to compliment sweet vermouth in the classic New York–born cocktail, The Manhattan. Ground, cooked, fermented and double distilled in Gardiner, NY, the bottles are...
Two New Mixers
(02 May 2007) - Historically frowned upon as cheap imitations for those who can't mix their own, two new mixers help remove the stigma by making delicious concentrates using high-quality ingredients. Our first contender, Mixerz, comes to us from California's Napa Valley, the cradle of America's fine wine industry that in the 1980s broke the backs of the jugwine industry, elevating California wines to a world standard. Using...
(02 May 2007) - Historically frowned upon as cheap imitations for those who can't mix their own, two new mixers help remove the stigma by making delicious concentrates using high-quality ingredients. Our first contender, Mixerz, comes to us from California's Napa Valley, the cradle of America's fine wine industry that in the 1980s broke the backs of the jugwine industry, elevating California wines to a world standard. Using...
O Water
(25 April 2007) - Not just another designer beverage battling for shelf space, O Water is a new flavored water from the founders of Nantucket Nectars and Fiji water. By replacing artificial sweeteners and other not-so-healthy ingredients with all-natural ingredients, O Water accomplishes more with less resulting in a light, crisp and subtly-flavored water. We prefer the Original unsweetened variety over the Infused alternatives and the it's better...
(25 April 2007) - Not just another designer beverage battling for shelf space, O Water is a new flavored water from the founders of Nantucket Nectars and Fiji water. By replacing artificial sweeteners and other not-so-healthy ingredients with all-natural ingredients, O Water accomplishes more with less resulting in a light, crisp and subtly-flavored water. We prefer the Original unsweetened variety over the Infused alternatives and the it's better...
The Roasting Plant
(19 April 2007) - House-roasted coffee in Manhattan is a rarity due to the tiny square-footage of most coffee shops, but The Roasting Plant, a new spot in the Lower East Side with computer-controlled roasters, is taking it a step further. Opened last week, their roasting system is fully automated, programmed to roast each type of bean differently. When a customer orders, overhead pipes deliver freshly roasted beans...
(19 April 2007) - House-roasted coffee in Manhattan is a rarity due to the tiny square-footage of most coffee shops, but The Roasting Plant, a new spot in the Lower East Side with computer-controlled roasters, is taking it a step further. Opened last week, their roasting system is fully automated, programmed to roast each type of bean differently. When a customer orders, overhead pipes deliver freshly roasted beans...
VIZcap
(13 April 2007) - In response to underperforming health, sports, and medicinal drinks that lose potency as they sit on shelves, VIZcap is a new technology that releases vitamins, minerals and other supplements into the water at the time of consumption making for a more effective and potent beverage. The patent pending design is a twist-top consisting of an air-tight chamber which houses the supplements, and a plunger...
(13 April 2007) - In response to underperforming health, sports, and medicinal drinks that lose potency as they sit on shelves, VIZcap is a new technology that releases vitamins, minerals and other supplements into the water at the time of consumption making for a more effective and potent beverage. The patent pending design is a twist-top consisting of an air-tight chamber which houses the supplements, and a plunger...
Tea Time
(12 April 2007) - I recently visited Zhejiang Province in China, home to the Dragon Well Tea, which has long been ranked first for Chinese teas in successive appraisals for its mild fragrance, clear brew and nutty, smooth taste. The highest grade harvests of its yellowish-green spears are hard to attain, even in China. Inspired by this superlative tea-drinking experience, we found some first-rate tea products to help...
(12 April 2007) - I recently visited Zhejiang Province in China, home to the Dragon Well Tea, which has long been ranked first for Chinese teas in successive appraisals for its mild fragrance, clear brew and nutty, smooth taste. The highest grade harvests of its yellowish-green spears are hard to attain, even in China. Inspired by this superlative tea-drinking experience, we found some first-rate tea products to help...
Pallino Wine Glass
(24 January 2007) - Whatever your philosophy, there is no questioning whether these glasses are half empty or half full. An Italian bistro style wine glass, the 6oz. Pallino Wine Glasses have a line at the halfway mark, with the Italian word for optimist above the line and pessimist below. Get a set of six for $27 at Sur La Table. If beer is your drink of choice,...
(24 January 2007) - Whatever your philosophy, there is no questioning whether these glasses are half empty or half full. An Italian bistro style wine glass, the 6oz. Pallino Wine Glasses have a line at the halfway mark, with the Italian word for optimist above the line and pessimist below. Get a set of six for $27 at Sur La Table. If beer is your drink of choice,...
Metromint's New Twists
(22 January 2007) - When we first tasted Metromint we were impressed with its new take on flavored water. Following the success of their original Peppermint, they added Spearmint, and today introduced two new flavors—Lemonmint (our favorite) and Orangement. Like the original, nicely balanced flavors of mint and lemon or mint and orange are all that is added to the pure water—you won't find any sweeteners or other...
(22 January 2007) - When we first tasted Metromint we were impressed with its new take on flavored water. Following the success of their original Peppermint, they added Spearmint, and today introduced two new flavors—Lemonmint (our favorite) and Orangement. Like the original, nicely balanced flavors of mint and lemon or mint and orange are all that is added to the pure water—you won't find any sweeteners or other...
Espresso Accessories
(04 January 2007) - Who got an espresso machine for Christmas? I did—an Ascaso Dream if you must know. It doesn't work on its own though, so I'm currently kitting it out with a few choice accessories to get the whole barista thing just right. Aprons not included. For CH's hands-on reviews of coffee makers, see Coffee Classics and Coffee Innovations. Dualit Espresso Cups Made from stainless steel...
(04 January 2007) - Who got an espresso machine for Christmas? I did—an Ascaso Dream if you must know. It doesn't work on its own though, so I'm currently kitting it out with a few choice accessories to get the whole barista thing just right. Aprons not included. For CH's hands-on reviews of coffee makers, see Coffee Classics and Coffee Innovations. Dualit Espresso Cups Made from stainless steel...
Drink Accessories
(21 December 2006) - Ringing in the New Year calls for appropriately festive drinks, which (like most things in life) has much to do with the right accessories. Whether it's the perfectly-shaped ice cube or a bit of chocolate designed to perch elegantly on the rim of a glass, these small additions are graceful ways to make sure New Year's Eve (and any other celebration for that matter)...
(21 December 2006) - Ringing in the New Year calls for appropriately festive drinks, which (like most things in life) has much to do with the right accessories. Whether it's the perfectly-shaped ice cube or a bit of chocolate designed to perch elegantly on the rim of a glass, these small additions are graceful ways to make sure New Year's Eve (and any other celebration for that matter)...
Stain Teacups
(04 December 2006) - For perfectionist tea lovers on your list, these beautifully designed teacups (on CH here last month) are now in production. The work of British designer Laura Bethan Wood the bone china cups are £35, come with a saucer and are all hand finished. This product challenges the assumption that use—i.e. scratches, discoloration, wear and tear—is damaging or bad. Designed to improve through use, the...
(04 December 2006) - For perfectionist tea lovers on your list, these beautifully designed teacups (on CH here last month) are now in production. The work of British designer Laura Bethan Wood the bone china cups are £35, come with a saucer and are all hand finished. This product challenges the assumption that use—i.e. scratches, discoloration, wear and tear—is damaging or bad. Designed to improve through use, the...
Charbay Green Leaf Tea Vodka
(28 November 2006) - The Zen martini, served at the new restaurant Simon LA (Iron Chef Simon Kerry's successor to his Vegas spot), gets its unique flavor from Charbay Green Leaf Tea Vodka. Brewed in small batches in Northern California by the Karakasevic family, the Green Tea flavor's bite nicely balances a mixed drink and makes for a great aperitif as well. The flavor is one of several...
(28 November 2006) - The Zen martini, served at the new restaurant Simon LA (Iron Chef Simon Kerry's successor to his Vegas spot), gets its unique flavor from Charbay Green Leaf Tea Vodka. Brewed in small batches in Northern California by the Karakasevic family, the Green Tea flavor's bite nicely balances a mixed drink and makes for a great aperitif as well. The flavor is one of several...
Boxed Wine
(16 November 2006) - The fastest growing sector of the American wine market, boxed wine is starting to shake off its stigma as the gauche alternative to bottles. Wines that actually taste good can now be found in ecologically-sound, well-designed packaging without sacrificing quality. Here are a few of the better boxed wines featuring latest packaging innovations and some accessories to go with them. Black Box Black Box...
(16 November 2006) - The fastest growing sector of the American wine market, boxed wine is starting to shake off its stigma as the gauche alternative to bottles. Wines that actually taste good can now be found in ecologically-sound, well-designed packaging without sacrificing quality. Here are a few of the better boxed wines featuring latest packaging innovations and some accessories to go with them. Black Box Black Box...
Coffee Classics
(09 November 2006) - Last week, CH featured the latest in Coffee Innovations—from a coffee maker that displays weather forecasts to Nespresso's no-fuss, high-end Le Cube. This week we turn our attention to the classics, rounding up the best (and some of the more unknown) traditional ways to brew a cup of Joe. Leaving out cone filters and French Press (choices are more or less straightforward in those...
(09 November 2006) - Last week, CH featured the latest in Coffee Innovations—from a coffee maker that displays weather forecasts to Nespresso's no-fuss, high-end Le Cube. This week we turn our attention to the classics, rounding up the best (and some of the more unknown) traditional ways to brew a cup of Joe. Leaving out cone filters and French Press (choices are more or less straightforward in those...
Fred Water
(27 October 2006) - It's hard not to spot Fred spring water at the store because its well designed flask shaped bottle stands out from the endless homogenous shapes that surround it. We like its style and like the fact that it's local, coming from nearby Sullivan county in upstate New York. Fred publishes a weekly online "modern trendzine" called FredSpot which features art and music content that...
(27 October 2006) - It's hard not to spot Fred spring water at the store because its well designed flask shaped bottle stands out from the endless homogenous shapes that surround it. We like its style and like the fact that it's local, coming from nearby Sullivan county in upstate New York. Fred publishes a weekly online "modern trendzine" called FredSpot which features art and music content that...
Lego Ice Cube Tray
(05 October 2006) - The amazing Okamoto Studio that we had at our recent Lego Ice Cube Tray makes ice cubes with the classic Lego brick shape. Whether you are building a scale model of the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden or simply building the perfect cocktail the Lego Ice Cube Tray is available online for $7.99....
(05 October 2006) - The amazing Okamoto Studio that we had at our recent Lego Ice Cube Tray makes ice cubes with the classic Lego brick shape. Whether you are building a scale model of the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden or simply building the perfect cocktail the Lego Ice Cube Tray is available online for $7.99....
What to Drink with What You Eat
(19 September 2006) - For aspiring foodies there's finally a definitive guide to beverage and food pairings. Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, the award-winning co-authors of Becoming a Chef, Dining Out and The New American Chef have compiled expert advice from America's top sommeliers and other experts in What to Drink with What You Eat. Taking a holistic—almost philosophical—approach the book offers ways to increase enjoyment of food...
(19 September 2006) - For aspiring foodies there's finally a definitive guide to beverage and food pairings. Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg, the award-winning co-authors of Becoming a Chef, Dining Out and The New American Chef have compiled expert advice from America's top sommeliers and other experts in What to Drink with What You Eat. Taking a holistic—almost philosophical—approach the book offers ways to increase enjoyment of food...
e4b Fruit Purées
(23 August 2006) - e4b was started by mother and son team Lucia and Niko Klansek as a way for active and busy people to eat fresh fruit while on the go. Using Japanese-made packages originally designed for NASA they are able to avoid using preservatives and additives of any kind. The screw-top packaging also maximizes the shelf life of the 100% pure fruit inside it. Currently available...
(23 August 2006) - e4b was started by mother and son team Lucia and Niko Klansek as a way for active and busy people to eat fresh fruit while on the go. Using Japanese-made packages originally designed for NASA they are able to avoid using preservatives and additives of any kind. The screw-top packaging also maximizes the shelf life of the 100% pure fruit inside it. Currently available...
DRY Soda
(01 August 2006) - Seattle-based DRY Soda offers four flavors of "culinary" soda that were created to be paired with food—a strategy similar to that of Modern Spirits Vodka. One of the first things you notice about DRY sodas is the aroma of the four flavors, which is pleasant and not overwhelming. The sodas are caffeine free, very lightly sweetened with cane sugar, flavored with natural fruit and...
(01 August 2006) - Seattle-based DRY Soda offers four flavors of "culinary" soda that were created to be paired with food—a strategy similar to that of Modern Spirits Vodka. One of the first things you notice about DRY sodas is the aroma of the four flavors, which is pleasant and not overwhelming. The sodas are caffeine free, very lightly sweetened with cane sugar, flavored with natural fruit and...
Modern Spirits Haute Custom Made Vodka
(13 June 2006) - There is no shortage of great vodka available today. Small batch, organic, infused, old standbys. Modern Spirits themselves make several exceptional and interesting sipping vodkas meant to be enjoyed with, and accompany food (such as Black Truffle, Celery Peppercorn and Pear Lavender). Sometimes none of these—no matter how good—will do. That's when you call in the experts at Modern Spirits, who will help craft...
(13 June 2006) - There is no shortage of great vodka available today. Small batch, organic, infused, old standbys. Modern Spirits themselves make several exceptional and interesting sipping vodkas meant to be enjoyed with, and accompany food (such as Black Truffle, Celery Peppercorn and Pear Lavender). Sometimes none of these—no matter how good—will do. That's when you call in the experts at Modern Spirits, who will help craft...
Pop Soda
(12 June 2006) - These artisinal, small batch sodas are hand made in Moretown, VT using a converted seven barrel beer brewer. They juice the fruits and distill the extracts on site, add some cane sugar, local herbs and honey, and then they carbonate them. That's about all that goes into the bottle, and the results are refreshing, full of flavor and just sweet enough to please. Pop...
(12 June 2006) - These artisinal, small batch sodas are hand made in Moretown, VT using a converted seven barrel beer brewer. They juice the fruits and distill the extracts on site, add some cane sugar, local herbs and honey, and then they carbonate them. That's about all that goes into the bottle, and the results are refreshing, full of flavor and just sweet enough to please. Pop...
Java Juice
(09 May 2006) - Only second best to an IV drip, Java Juice, a new coffee extract makes your next caffeine fix as instant— and as transportable and economical—as a Cup-o-Noodles. Slightly more gourmet and environmentally-friendly than its ramen counterpart, each packet contains a half-ounce of organic Arabica coffee that, unlike other extracts, is a "live" product, formulated to retain freshness and flavor without the use of preservatives....
(09 May 2006) - Only second best to an IV drip, Java Juice, a new coffee extract makes your next caffeine fix as instant— and as transportable and economical—as a Cup-o-Noodles. Slightly more gourmet and environmentally-friendly than its ramen counterpart, each packet contains a half-ounce of organic Arabica coffee that, unlike other extracts, is a "live" product, formulated to retain freshness and flavor without the use of preservatives....
True Lemon/True Lime
(22 March 2006) - We were hesitant to try these little packets. We stared at the boxes for a few days. We finally tried them out in water and in some tea, and we were surprised—shocked really—at how impressive they were. Made from lemon or lime juice and lemon/lime oil (and not much else) these lemon/lime "substitutes" do a pretty good job of flavoring up your favorite drinks....
(22 March 2006) - We were hesitant to try these little packets. We stared at the boxes for a few days. We finally tried them out in water and in some tea, and we were surprised—shocked really—at how impressive they were. Made from lemon or lime juice and lemon/lime oil (and not much else) these lemon/lime "substitutes" do a pretty good job of flavoring up your favorite drinks....
Anteadote Teas
(17 March 2006) - The ready to drink segment of the tea market continues to grow in the U.S., where a slow but consistent push by manufacturers is helping consumers understand the health benefits of tea that's actually made from fresh tea leaves, and that remains free of sweeteners and chemicals. It's funny/sad to read comments in the chat rooms like "I had to add a cup of...
(17 March 2006) - The ready to drink segment of the tea market continues to grow in the U.S., where a slow but consistent push by manufacturers is helping consumers understand the health benefits of tea that's actually made from fresh tea leaves, and that remains free of sweeteners and chemicals. It's funny/sad to read comments in the chat rooms like "I had to add a cup of...
Jones Soda Co. 2005 Holiday Pack
(16 November 2005) - Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans helped reintroduce novelty flavors in the youth marketplace (dirt, booger, vomit...), but Jones Soda has taken it to a new level with their 2005 Holiday Pack. Don't have time to eat your holiday dinner? You can drink it in five courses with their Broccoli Casserole, Smoked Salmon Paté, Turkey & Gravy, Corn on the Cob, and Pecan Pie flavored...
(16 November 2005) - Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans helped reintroduce novelty flavors in the youth marketplace (dirt, booger, vomit...), but Jones Soda has taken it to a new level with their 2005 Holiday Pack. Don't have time to eat your holiday dinner? You can drink it in five courses with their Broccoli Casserole, Smoked Salmon Paté, Turkey & Gravy, Corn on the Cob, and Pecan Pie flavored...
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