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Oxygen in a Can
(14 June 2006) - Oxygen bars are so '90s—did anyone really shell out 20 bucks for mint-flavored oxygen when you could have a breathtaking mojito for less than half that? But the world's most essential element is making a fashionable comeback. This time, in a can. According to people who know their gas, a drop in the amount of oxygen in the body can result in yawning and...
(14 June 2006) - Oxygen bars are so '90s—did anyone really shell out 20 bucks for mint-flavored oxygen when you could have a breathtaking mojito for less than half that? But the world's most essential element is making a fashionable comeback. This time, in a can. According to people who know their gas, a drop in the amount of oxygen in the body can result in yawning and...
Cabo Chips
(24 May 2006) - The problem with chips is always one of balance—crunchiness, flavor, texture and consistency. Part chemistry, part technique, and part ingredients, the challenge often fails even the most skilled. Fortunately there are companies like Cabo Chips that have mastered the seemingly simple corn chip. Perfectly balanced, lightly salted, a hint of lemon and lime—these chips are incredibly satisfying on their own or with any salsa/dip/guacamole...
(24 May 2006) - The problem with chips is always one of balance—crunchiness, flavor, texture and consistency. Part chemistry, part technique, and part ingredients, the challenge often fails even the most skilled. Fortunately there are companies like Cabo Chips that have mastered the seemingly simple corn chip. Perfectly balanced, lightly salted, a hint of lemon and lime—these chips are incredibly satisfying on their own or with any salsa/dip/guacamole...
Michel Cluizel Cocoa Nibs
(16 May 2006) - As exam season hits with full force this month, Chocolat Michel Cluizel, the Manhattan outpost of the legendary Parisian chocolatier, has made all night cramming sessions easier with the introduction of "time release" cocoa nibs enrobed in dark chocolate. Richard Perl, chairman and CEO of Chocolat Michel Cluizel, says "these nibs deliver the clarity, mental focus, and peak concentration levels you look for from...
(16 May 2006) - As exam season hits with full force this month, Chocolat Michel Cluizel, the Manhattan outpost of the legendary Parisian chocolatier, has made all night cramming sessions easier with the introduction of "time release" cocoa nibs enrobed in dark chocolate. Richard Perl, chairman and CEO of Chocolat Michel Cluizel, says "these nibs deliver the clarity, mental focus, and peak concentration levels you look for from...
Lappers
(15 May 2006) - Breakfast in bed becomes a lot more practical and fun this spring with the arrival of Lappers. These ergonomically designed melamine trays with unique indentations for plates and glasses come with interchangeable silicone mats that keep dishes secure and provide a myriad of contrasting color combinations. The trays have large handles, are dishwasher safe, and nest into each other for convenient storage. Lappers are...
(15 May 2006) - Breakfast in bed becomes a lot more practical and fun this spring with the arrival of Lappers. These ergonomically designed melamine trays with unique indentations for plates and glasses come with interchangeable silicone mats that keep dishes secure and provide a myriad of contrasting color combinations. The trays have large handles, are dishwasher safe, and nest into each other for convenient storage. Lappers are...
Nanospore+Cool Hunting: Guide to LA
(11 May 2006) - On a recent trip to Los Angeles, the locals who head up the multi-media design studio Nanospore tipped Cool Hunting to some of the freshest new spots and a few old standbys. Perfect jumping off points for a day-long layover, here's proof that LA's more than just Grauman's Chinese Theatre, freeways, and the Getty. The Social Trust 155 West Washington Boulevard Suite 714 Los...
(11 May 2006) - On a recent trip to Los Angeles, the locals who head up the multi-media design studio Nanospore tipped Cool Hunting to some of the freshest new spots and a few old standbys. Perfect jumping off points for a day-long layover, here's proof that LA's more than just Grauman's Chinese Theatre, freeways, and the Getty. The Social Trust 155 West Washington Boulevard Suite 714 Los...
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....
Axe
(04 May 2006) - A legendary fixture in Venice, CA, Axe represents the best in California cuisine. Drawing on the foundation built by Chez Panisse, their culinary friends to the north, Axe's menu highlights the flavors and textures of organic seasonal produce from local farmers, rather than using sauces and seasonings of more traditional cuisines. The resulting dishes, like a subtly earthy nettle soup, a flatbread platter with...
(04 May 2006) - A legendary fixture in Venice, CA, Axe represents the best in California cuisine. Drawing on the foundation built by Chez Panisse, their culinary friends to the north, Axe's menu highlights the flavors and textures of organic seasonal produce from local farmers, rather than using sauces and seasonings of more traditional cuisines. The resulting dishes, like a subtly earthy nettle soup, a flatbread platter with...
Maine Bites
(03 May 2006) - During a recent trip to the greater Portland area of Maine, I started making a list of my favorite food experiences that were less likely to appear in more mainstream magazines. The list got so long that I had to cut it down to the "Maine bites." My first stop was for a "Maine Quarter Pounder" at Bayley's Lobster Pound where one of the...
(03 May 2006) - During a recent trip to the greater Portland area of Maine, I started making a list of my favorite food experiences that were less likely to appear in more mainstream magazines. The list got so long that I had to cut it down to the "Maine bites." My first stop was for a "Maine Quarter Pounder" at Bayley's Lobster Pound where one of the...
Caffeine Nation
(01 May 2006) - When a cup of coffee just isn't enough to satisfy your caffeine needs, check out these amped products: Shock Coffee pumps up your joe with supercharged beans that provide an additional 50% increase in caffeine than standard roasted beans. They claim this increase is achieved both from the beans they use and how they roast them. A single shot espresso using their beans or...
(01 May 2006) - When a cup of coffee just isn't enough to satisfy your caffeine needs, check out these amped products: Shock Coffee pumps up your joe with supercharged beans that provide an additional 50% increase in caffeine than standard roasted beans. They claim this increase is achieved both from the beans they use and how they roast them. A single shot espresso using their beans or...
Lenny
(14 April 2006) - On a recent trip to Maine I came a across a full grown moose in his natural habitat. He was not standing in a grove of pine trees where you might expect; instead, he was wading in a pond of white chocolate tinted with blue food coloring at Len Libby Candies Shop. Weighing in at 1,700 pounds, Lenny, as the locals call him, is...
(14 April 2006) - On a recent trip to Maine I came a across a full grown moose in his natural habitat. He was not standing in a grove of pine trees where you might expect; instead, he was wading in a pond of white chocolate tinted with blue food coloring at Len Libby Candies Shop. Weighing in at 1,700 pounds, Lenny, as the locals call him, is...
Potato Crisp Roundup
(13 April 2006) - No trip to England—where more than 10 billion bags of crisps are eaten each year, is complete without trying a few of the exotic flavors from the dozens of brands on the shelves. One of the first things you'll notice is that the flavors are not only more adventuresome than our standard bbq and sour cream and onion, they are also much more subtle...
(13 April 2006) - No trip to England—where more than 10 billion bags of crisps are eaten each year, is complete without trying a few of the exotic flavors from the dozens of brands on the shelves. One of the first things you'll notice is that the flavors are not only more adventuresome than our standard bbq and sour cream and onion, they are also much more subtle...
Feasting on the Streets of London
(12 April 2006) - Fast Food Nation and Morgan Spurlock almost tuned his liver into pate in documentary Super Size Me, I thought I'd never have so much as a cheeseburger ever again. My resolve lasted all of two months, so it's refreshing to pick up Fast by Kevin Jackson, which is published in London this week by Portobello Books. Although there are a couple of nods to...
(12 April 2006) - Fast Food Nation and Morgan Spurlock almost tuned his liver into pate in documentary Super Size Me, I thought I'd never have so much as a cheeseburger ever again. My resolve lasted all of two months, so it's refreshing to pick up Fast by Kevin Jackson, which is published in London this week by Portobello Books. Although there are a couple of nods to...
Daylesford Organic
(12 April 2006) - While he was over here in London last week, Evan took a look at the food from Daylesford Organic and urged me to do the same. Produced on 7,000 acres in both the Cotswolds and Staffordshire, it aims to tick all those boxes the ethical consumer looks out for: organic, fresh, seasonal and local. I grabbed lunch from the Daylesford concession in Selfridges -...
(12 April 2006) - While he was over here in London last week, Evan took a look at the food from Daylesford Organic and urged me to do the same. Produced on 7,000 acres in both the Cotswolds and Staffordshire, it aims to tick all those boxes the ethical consumer looks out for: organic, fresh, seasonal and local. I grabbed lunch from the Daylesford concession in Selfridges -...
London's Ready to Eat
(05 April 2006) - London's passion for all things fresh and homemade has created a city full of markets, shops and restaurants that ask you to slow down and enjoy your food. While in town this week we've hit three of London's best food halls. While they all have a lot in common—each sells a range of packaged gourmet items, fresh fruits, vegetables and prepared items, and offers...
(05 April 2006) - London's passion for all things fresh and homemade has created a city full of markets, shops and restaurants that ask you to slow down and enjoy your food. While in town this week we've hit three of London's best food halls. While they all have a lot in common—each sells a range of packaged gourmet items, fresh fruits, vegetables and prepared items, and offers...
Jin Patisserie
(23 March 2006) - Tucked behind a modern cement facade, Jin Patisserie is a garden oasis in a sea of eclectic store fronts. Kristy Choo, a Singaporian woman who was inspired by her regular trips to Japan as a flight attendant, moved to San Francisco and studied pastry at the California Culinary Academy. Now she reigns over her intimate tearoom among the trend setting shops on Abbot Kinney...
(23 March 2006) - Tucked behind a modern cement facade, Jin Patisserie is a garden oasis in a sea of eclectic store fronts. Kristy Choo, a Singaporian woman who was inspired by her regular trips to Japan as a flight attendant, moved to San Francisco and studied pastry at the California Culinary Academy. Now she reigns over her intimate tearoom among the trend setting shops on Abbot Kinney...
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....
Chocolat Chapon
(21 March 2006) - Patrice Chapon trained and worked as a pastry chef and as an ice cream maker (to Queen Elizabeth nonetheless) before finding his true calling as a master chocolatier, which he has been doing for the last twenty years from his workshop in Paris. A sampling of some of his dark chocolate bars demonstrates his skill. The chocolate is dark but not too bitter. The...
(21 March 2006) - Patrice Chapon trained and worked as a pastry chef and as an ice cream maker (to Queen Elizabeth nonetheless) before finding his true calling as a master chocolatier, which he has been doing for the last twenty years from his workshop in Paris. A sampling of some of his dark chocolate bars demonstrates his skill. The chocolate is dark but not too bitter. The...
Doh Boy
(21 March 2006) - Can a toy change the way we eat? That's the question the UK based socially responsible apparel line Howies is asking with their new chunky friend, Doh Boy. His strategy is educational—teach people how to make and eat healthy bread. He comes packaged in a bread pan with a simple, natural recipe for making the perfect loaf. Doh Boy also tells us that there's...
(21 March 2006) - Can a toy change the way we eat? That's the question the UK based socially responsible apparel line Howies is asking with their new chunky friend, Doh Boy. His strategy is educational—teach people how to make and eat healthy bread. He comes packaged in a bread pan with a simple, natural recipe for making the perfect loaf. Doh Boy also tells us that there's...
P.B.Loco
(15 March 2006) - More than 10 billion pb+j sandwiches are eaten in the U.S. each year—most with tired, processed, additive-laced peanut butter and sickly sweet jam on processed additive-laced white bread. Now you can spice up your pantry (and that pb+j sandwich) with one of the concoctions from P.B.Loco, makers of peanut butter with a twist—of curry (our favorite), cinammon and raisins, bananas, and dark chocolate among...
(15 March 2006) - More than 10 billion pb+j sandwiches are eaten in the U.S. each year—most with tired, processed, additive-laced peanut butter and sickly sweet jam on processed additive-laced white bread. Now you can spice up your pantry (and that pb+j sandwich) with one of the concoctions from P.B.Loco, makers of peanut butter with a twist—of curry (our favorite), cinammon and raisins, bananas, and dark chocolate among...
WinePod
(08 March 2006) - Our friends at Thrillist "a free, 4-times-weekly email that sifts through the crap to find guys the best services, gadgets, gear, bars and restaurants in New York" wrote about the WinePod today. More than just a home winery, the WinePod experience blends an online user community, expert advice from an on-staff enologist, and sophisticated software to help you understand and inform you about the...
(08 March 2006) - Our friends at Thrillist "a free, 4-times-weekly email that sifts through the crap to find guys the best services, gadgets, gear, bars and restaurants in New York" wrote about the WinePod today. More than just a home winery, the WinePod experience blends an online user community, expert advice from an on-staff enologist, and sophisticated software to help you understand and inform you about the...
Orikaso Picnic Set
(07 March 2006) - Orikaso Products of Sheffield, England makes this practical (and affordable at £10) folding picnic set. It's made of thin, foldable plastic pieces that weigh virtually nothing. When it's time to get the dishes assembled, you unfold them and voila! a liquid-tight bowl, cup suitable for hot liquids, a small platter, even a cutting board. Perfect for a trip to the neighborhood park or 10...
(07 March 2006) - Orikaso Products of Sheffield, England makes this practical (and affordable at £10) folding picnic set. It's made of thin, foldable plastic pieces that weigh virtually nothing. When it's time to get the dishes assembled, you unfold them and voila! a liquid-tight bowl, cup suitable for hot liquids, a small platter, even a cutting board. Perfect for a trip to the neighborhood park or 10...
Brooklyn's Woof Bites and Buttercup PAW-tisserie
(02 March 2006) - It's no secret that natural products and petsclusive stores have been gaining visibility in the marketplace. We recently discovered these two Brooklyn-based companies catering to deserving dogs and their owners. Those troubled by feeding their pets processed meat by-products and chemically-laden biscuits can find several healthy products on the market and increasingly more small-scale neighborhood spots that offer alternative snacks for pets. Woof Bites,...
(02 March 2006) - It's no secret that natural products and petsclusive stores have been gaining visibility in the marketplace. We recently discovered these two Brooklyn-based companies catering to deserving dogs and their owners. Those troubled by feeding their pets processed meat by-products and chemically-laden biscuits can find several healthy products on the market and increasingly more small-scale neighborhood spots that offer alternative snacks for pets. Woof Bites,...
Pom Teas
(21 February 2006) - I met my friendly local Pom delivery man at the market this morning and he introduced me to these new Pom Teas. Currently available in Pomegranate Black Tea and Pomegranate Lychee Green Tea (the better of the two), they come in glass containers that you can reuse as glassware (if you don't mind the Pom Tea logo on them). Not a bargain at $3,...
(21 February 2006) - I met my friendly local Pom delivery man at the market this morning and he introduced me to these new Pom Teas. Currently available in Pomegranate Black Tea and Pomegranate Lychee Green Tea (the better of the two), they come in glass containers that you can reuse as glassware (if you don't mind the Pom Tea logo on them). Not a bargain at $3,...
Simplehuman Single Cup Pod Brewer
(02 February 2006) - Simplehuman, makers of well designed things for the kitchen and laundry room, have just launched their first kitchen appliance: The Single Cup Pod Brewer. Water is heated to 200º (considered optimal by many baristas) and forced through the single use coffee pods, which are widely available from most coffee suppliers. The brewer is best for a cup in the morning at home or to...
(02 February 2006) - Simplehuman, makers of well designed things for the kitchen and laundry room, have just launched their first kitchen appliance: The Single Cup Pod Brewer. Water is heated to 200º (considered optimal by many baristas) and forced through the single use coffee pods, which are widely available from most coffee suppliers. The brewer is best for a cup in the morning at home or to...
Everyday Studio "Water" Dish
(02 February 2006) - Like other people's children, your pet should be indulged and spoiled constantly. Everyday Studio offers stylish and simple American-made pet accessories that are unparalleled from what we can tell. They've just released a set of freestanding stainless steel feeding bowls with designer acrylic frames that come in three different heights for dogs of varying stature. Of course you have your choice of design and...
(02 February 2006) - Like other people's children, your pet should be indulged and spoiled constantly. Everyday Studio offers stylish and simple American-made pet accessories that are unparalleled from what we can tell. They've just released a set of freestanding stainless steel feeding bowls with designer acrylic frames that come in three different heights for dogs of varying stature. Of course you have your choice of design and...
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