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Berlin Observed: Ping Pong, Organics and Lebensmittel
(26 June 2007) - While Berlin's heyday as the avant-capitol of Europe has been in decline, I recently noticed a few Berliner habits that show the city still has an edge—even if it is a softer, more grown-up one. Ping Pong tables are everywhere, in public parks, bars and even in the garden of my friend’s apartment. It's not uncommon for players to carry their own paddles and balls...
(26 June 2007) - While Berlin's heyday as the avant-capitol of Europe has been in decline, I recently noticed a few Berliner habits that show the city still has an edge—even if it is a softer, more grown-up one. Ping Pong tables are everywhere, in public parks, bars and even in the garden of my friend’s apartment. It's not uncommon for players to carry their own paddles and balls...
Three Places To Enjoy Wine Without The Fuss
(23 April 2007) - We like wine at Cool Hunting but we don't like the whiff of snobbery that often accompanies it, which is why these three places are more than welcome to top up our glass. In their own way, they're helping to demystify what's behind the label, encouraging drinkers to experiment without fear. The Sampler (above left) recently opened in Islington, North London to much fanfare....
(23 April 2007) - We like wine at Cool Hunting but we don't like the whiff of snobbery that often accompanies it, which is why these three places are more than welcome to top up our glass. In their own way, they're helping to demystify what's behind the label, encouraging drinkers to experiment without fear. The Sampler (above left) recently opened in Islington, North London to much fanfare....
On Location: Austin
(12 March 2007) - Rocked-out rockabilly, vintage dancing queen, pure country two-stepper, off-the-wall zoot-suiter—in Austin, anything goes. A blue oasis in a red desert, Austin has earned its keep as the South's most beloved laid-back music scene, a hot and hilly hub where individual style extends from a way of dress to a way of life. If you're heading there for SXSW it's imperative to know where to...
(12 March 2007) - Rocked-out rockabilly, vintage dancing queen, pure country two-stepper, off-the-wall zoot-suiter—in Austin, anything goes. A blue oasis in a red desert, Austin has earned its keep as the South's most beloved laid-back music scene, a hot and hilly hub where individual style extends from a way of dress to a way of life. If you're heading there for SXSW it's imperative to know where to...
The Reindeer Follow-Up
(15 December 2006) - Remember The Reindeer Pop-Up Christmas Restaurant in London's Brick Lane that we wrote about a few weeks back? It closes at the end of next week, but it's been such a success that we've heard it will definitely return—but in a different guise. The people behind it, who also run the more permanent Bistrotheque in East London, say they are looking at opening a...
(15 December 2006) - Remember The Reindeer Pop-Up Christmas Restaurant in London's Brick Lane that we wrote about a few weeks back? It closes at the end of next week, but it's been such a success that we've heard it will definitely return—but in a different guise. The people behind it, who also run the more permanent Bistrotheque in East London, say they are looking at opening a...
Pinkberry
(31 October 2006) - If you haven’t heard about the wonders of Pinkberry, it's neither a new fragrance nor a nasty skin condition but rather a frozen yogurt phenomena that's already taken over LA and recently opened their first NYC location in Koreatown. Available in only two flavors, plain and green tea (although I've heard no one ever gets the green tea), it’s the many toppings—fresh fruit, crunchy...
(31 October 2006) - If you haven’t heard about the wonders of Pinkberry, it's neither a new fragrance nor a nasty skin condition but rather a frozen yogurt phenomena that's already taken over LA and recently opened their first NYC location in Koreatown. Available in only two flavors, plain and green tea (although I've heard no one ever gets the green tea), it’s the many toppings—fresh fruit, crunchy...
Hess Is More at Monkeytown
(24 October 2006) - Hess Is More), makes his his stateside debut tomorrow, 25 October 2006, at the Brooklyn screening room-cum-restaurant Monkeytown. Accompanying Hess's eclectic mix of sweetly offbeat melodies—made with the likes of whistles, thumb pianos, music boxes and the "found" sounds of everyday objects—our own aestheticians m ss ng p eces and VJ Daniel Vatsky will fill Monkeytown's four screens with their visual creations. With opener (and...
(24 October 2006) - Hess Is More), makes his his stateside debut tomorrow, 25 October 2006, at the Brooklyn screening room-cum-restaurant Monkeytown. Accompanying Hess's eclectic mix of sweetly offbeat melodies—made with the likes of whistles, thumb pianos, music boxes and the "found" sounds of everyday objects—our own aestheticians m ss ng p eces and VJ Daniel Vatsky will fill Monkeytown's four screens with their visual creations. With opener (and...
The Reindeer
(09 October 2006) - It's probably a bit too soon to be looking forward to Christmas, but it has been just too long since I got excited about going to Santa's grotto. That's effectively what The Reindeer is - a kind of grotto for grown-ups from the people behind East London's Bistrotheque. From the start of December until the day before Christmas Eve, the pop-up restaurant and theatre...
(09 October 2006) - It's probably a bit too soon to be looking forward to Christmas, but it has been just too long since I got excited about going to Santa's grotto. That's effectively what The Reindeer is - a kind of grotto for grown-ups from the people behind East London's Bistrotheque. From the start of December until the day before Christmas Eve, the pop-up restaurant and theatre...
Refinery29: Palermo Soho, Buenos Aires
(02 August 2006) - On the surface, the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Palermo Soho bears a striking resemblance to its New York and London counterparts. But beneath the ever-expanding roster of boutiques, the sidewalk cafes, and the trendy eateries, beats a distinctively South American heart, one that has turned this area into the destination for both cutting-edge designers and traditional artisans. La Martina This 100-year-old supplier for Argentina's...
(02 August 2006) - On the surface, the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Palermo Soho bears a striking resemblance to its New York and London counterparts. But beneath the ever-expanding roster of boutiques, the sidewalk cafes, and the trendy eateries, beats a distinctively South American heart, one that has turned this area into the destination for both cutting-edge designers and traditional artisans. La Martina This 100-year-old supplier for Argentina's...
Max Brenner
(28 July 2006) - Max Brenner, the Isreali chocolatier behind a line of eponymous chocolates and a global chain of restaurants/boutiques, is on a mission to create a "new chocolate culture." Since the British invention of the chocolate bar by Frye and Sons in 1847, not much has changed about the way we eat chocolate. Sure, you'll find Green tea-infused fillings and single-origins so fine they're kept in...
(28 July 2006) - Max Brenner, the Isreali chocolatier behind a line of eponymous chocolates and a global chain of restaurants/boutiques, is on a mission to create a "new chocolate culture." Since the British invention of the chocolate bar by Frye and Sons in 1847, not much has changed about the way we eat chocolate. Sure, you'll find Green tea-infused fillings and single-origins so fine they're kept in...
Origen 99.9%
(18 July 2006) - On vacation you want to try the local cuisine, but what is the local cuisine? In Barcelona that problem is solved at Origen 99.9%, a restaurant and retail shop with three locations that specializes in “la cocina Catalana” or the Catalan cooking. Many of the dishes, such as the traditional "Little Octopuses With Chocolate" and a leek and almond soup made from a medieval...
(18 July 2006) - On vacation you want to try the local cuisine, but what is the local cuisine? In Barcelona that problem is solved at Origen 99.9%, a restaurant and retail shop with three locations that specializes in “la cocina Catalana” or the Catalan cooking. Many of the dishes, such as the traditional "Little Octopuses With Chocolate" and a leek and almond soup made from a medieval...
Core: Social Hollywood
(27 June 2006) - Creative collective Core recently produced an hour-long environmental installation adorning the bar of Jeffrey Chodorow's new Los Angeles restaurant, Social Hollywood. Projected on a 50-foot glass wall, the movie depicts a journey through a mythical forest populated with wolves, owls, and other animals, psychedelic mushrooms, and nymphs in the nude. The unconventional decor is right in line with Core's impressive oeuvre that combines print,...
(27 June 2006) - Creative collective Core recently produced an hour-long environmental installation adorning the bar of Jeffrey Chodorow's new Los Angeles restaurant, Social Hollywood. Projected on a 50-foot glass wall, the movie depicts a journey through a mythical forest populated with wolves, owls, and other animals, psychedelic mushrooms, and nymphs in the nude. The unconventional decor is right in line with Core's impressive oeuvre that combines print,...
Busboys and Poets
(17 May 2006) - Busboys and Poets, a restaurant/bookstore/coffee shop/bar/theatre/art gallery established in 2005, celebrates the unique cultural diversity of its location by creating a kind of progressive, "po-mo" salon for people in the U "who believe that social justice and peace are obtainable." Inside this inviting universe you'll find small living rooms, dining areas, banquet tables, all surrounded by rotating art installations, tasty food options served until the...
(17 May 2006) - Busboys and Poets, a restaurant/bookstore/coffee shop/bar/theatre/art gallery established in 2005, celebrates the unique cultural diversity of its location by creating a kind of progressive, "po-mo" salon for people in the U "who believe that social justice and peace are obtainable." Inside this inviting universe you'll find small living rooms, dining areas, banquet tables, all surrounded by rotating art installations, tasty food options served until the...
Simply Home
(12 May 2006) - During a stroll through the up-and-coming "U" Street district of Washington DC last weekend, I stumbled on the mini-universe of Simply Home, an all-encompassing home design store and restaurant. In one room they have a fascinating array of artifacts and products, thanks to an ongoing collaboration with villagers all over Thailand, and in the other you find yourself in a far-east Asian minimalist dining...
(12 May 2006) - During a stroll through the up-and-coming "U" Street district of Washington DC last weekend, I stumbled on the mini-universe of Simply Home, an all-encompassing home design store and restaurant. In one room they have a fascinating array of artifacts and products, thanks to an ongoing collaboration with villagers all over Thailand, and in the other you find yourself in a far-east Asian minimalist dining...
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...
Feature: Honolulu Highlights
(08 March 2006) - I recently spent a few days in Honolulu. Though the rain kept me and a few friends off the beach we still managed to find the Aloha spirit (if Mai Tais and karaoke count). I couldn’t visit all the great stores and restaurants Honolulu has to offer, but here are a few finds to fill your time when you’re not on the beach or...
(08 March 2006) - I recently spent a few days in Honolulu. Though the rain kept me and a few friends off the beach we still managed to find the Aloha spirit (if Mai Tais and karaoke count). I couldn’t visit all the great stores and restaurants Honolulu has to offer, but here are a few finds to fill your time when you’re not on the beach or...
Dark Dining
(12 January 2006) - Now fixtures in several major European cities, restaurants where guests eat in complete darkness are a growing trend — Los Angeles' Opaque introduced their weekly blackout meals just last July. Now, for the second year running, Dark Dining Projects brings a more artsy, seasonal version to New York. Founded by Dana Salisbury, a multidisciplinary artist, Dark Dining Projects not only forgoes lighting, but approaches...
(12 January 2006) - Now fixtures in several major European cities, restaurants where guests eat in complete darkness are a growing trend — Los Angeles' Opaque introduced their weekly blackout meals just last July. Now, for the second year running, Dark Dining Projects brings a more artsy, seasonal version to New York. Founded by Dana Salisbury, a multidisciplinary artist, Dark Dining Projects not only forgoes lighting, but approaches...
20.21 at the Walker Art Museum
(29 November 2005) - Heading to Minneapolis? Check out 20.21, the recently opened Wolfgang Puck restaurant in the Walker Art Museum. Similar to the successful pairing of Danny Meyer and the MoMa (where The Modern shines as brightly as the building and the art), Puck has collaborated on the food for the Museum’s restaurant and café. Chef Scott Irestone’s (Photo credit: Tom Wallace, Star Tribune, 2005) menu is...
(29 November 2005) - Heading to Minneapolis? Check out 20.21, the recently opened Wolfgang Puck restaurant in the Walker Art Museum. Similar to the successful pairing of Danny Meyer and the MoMa (where The Modern shines as brightly as the building and the art), Puck has collaborated on the food for the Museum’s restaurant and café. Chef Scott Irestone’s (Photo credit: Tom Wallace, Star Tribune, 2005) menu is...
Go East LES Guide
(23 November 2005) - In time for holiday shoppers looking for an alternative to Soho madness, the Go East guide condenses an assortment of the neighborhood's shops, services, and restaurants into a take along brochure-sized pamphlet. The free booklet comes with a "Shopping & Rewards Program" card, giving users discounts at the featured locations and, after accumulating $500 in receipts, a $50 credit at top LES restaurants. From...
(23 November 2005) - In time for holiday shoppers looking for an alternative to Soho madness, the Go East guide condenses an assortment of the neighborhood's shops, services, and restaurants into a take along brochure-sized pamphlet. The free booklet comes with a "Shopping & Rewards Program" card, giving users discounts at the featured locations and, after accumulating $500 in receipts, a $50 credit at top LES restaurants. From...
Florent Bi-Decadent Ball Benefitting Friends of the High Line
(23 September 2005) - If you'll be in New York on October 22nd we encourage you to celebrate two of our favorite things: Restaurant Florent, a Meatpacking District institution, will be throwing a 20th birthday party benefitting The High Line. There will also be a gallery show with a variety of art and artifacts illustrating the Meatpacking District's transformation from "a place only meatpackers, tranny whores, and famished...
(23 September 2005) - If you'll be in New York on October 22nd we encourage you to celebrate two of our favorite things: Restaurant Florent, a Meatpacking District institution, will be throwing a 20th birthday party benefitting The High Line. There will also be a gallery show with a variety of art and artifacts illustrating the Meatpacking District's transformation from "a place only meatpackers, tranny whores, and famished...
SF Ferry Building's Thursday Night Market
(29 June 2005) - San Francisco's Ferry Building Marketplace is a compendium of gourmet food vendors, restaurants, and retail naturally evolved from the longstanding farmer's market that was held in the Embarcadero locale. If you find yourself downtown, the soaring ceilings leftover from the building's past as a terminal for transbay ferries make for a great destination to shop European-style or to lunch on some of California's finest...
(29 June 2005) - San Francisco's Ferry Building Marketplace is a compendium of gourmet food vendors, restaurants, and retail naturally evolved from the longstanding farmer's market that was held in the Embarcadero locale. If you find yourself downtown, the soaring ceilings leftover from the building's past as a terminal for transbay ferries make for a great destination to shop European-style or to lunch on some of California's finest...
Very Hot Chocolate
(07 June 2005) - Mindy Segal is well known to Chicago dessert lovers for her increbile desserts at well known MK. She's recently opened her own place, made her desserts more accessible (cookies are under a buck, a plate of warm doughnuts $5) and shown us that she has great flair for food too. Heading to Chicago? Stop by Hot Chocolate and admire its great design and hip...
(07 June 2005) - Mindy Segal is well known to Chicago dessert lovers for her increbile desserts at well known MK. She's recently opened her own place, made her desserts more accessible (cookies are under a buck, a plate of warm doughnuts $5) and shown us that she has great flair for food too. Heading to Chicago? Stop by Hot Chocolate and admire its great design and hip...
Plates And Dishes: The Foods And Faces Of The American Diner
(12 May 2005) - Plates and Dishes is a new photographic journal by Stephan Schacher that captures the food and personalities of American diner culture. The portraits are fresh and the colors subdued, and it's easy to live vicariously through Schacher's journey across America and parts of Canada as he explores the country through its diner food and the people who serve it. ...
(12 May 2005) - Plates and Dishes is a new photographic journal by Stephan Schacher that captures the food and personalities of American diner culture. The portraits are fresh and the colors subdued, and it's easy to live vicariously through Schacher's journey across America and parts of Canada as he explores the country through its diner food and the people who serve it. ...
Toilet Bowl Restaurant
(02 May 2005) - JCY sent us these pictures over the weekend. It's a restaurant in Taiwan with a modern decor and a full-on toilet theme. The thorough implementation includes toilet chairs, urinal sconces, and even commode shaped serving pieces. Probably not the best place to bring a child in potty training... Toilet Bowl Taipei Metro, Hsinpu Station, Exit 1 (02) 8253-7767 ...
(02 May 2005) - JCY sent us these pictures over the weekend. It's a restaurant in Taiwan with a modern decor and a full-on toilet theme. The thorough implementation includes toilet chairs, urinal sconces, and even commode shaped serving pieces. Probably not the best place to bring a child in potty training... Toilet Bowl Taipei Metro, Hsinpu Station, Exit 1 (02) 8253-7767 ...
Catch
(12 April 2005) - Catch--a seafood restaurant on Market--and I was extremely pleased. Fun and casual atmosphere, a tasty menu, and a wonderful staff. Eating there was an absolute treat--great fish, oysters, and more. If you're there on a nice day, try to grab a table outside on the street--I had a lot of fun people watching, and it was a good afternoon sunny lunch spot. ...
(12 April 2005) - Catch--a seafood restaurant on Market--and I was extremely pleased. Fun and casual atmosphere, a tasty menu, and a wonderful staff. Eating there was an absolute treat--great fish, oysters, and more. If you're there on a nice day, try to grab a table outside on the street--I had a lot of fun people watching, and it was a good afternoon sunny lunch spot. ...
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