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Entries with the keyword "Food"

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Link About It: This Week's Picks
(19 February 2010) - 1. TurpanWith locations in East Hampton and Santa Monica, Turpan is a design shop showcasing tasteful contemporary and minimalist design pieces like Hermés tea cups and Japanese stationary via Arktip Intel 2. New York Fashion Week: A Visual EssayPhotographer...
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Link About It: This Week's Picks
(12 February 2010) - 1. Small Hand Foods All-natural Cocktail MixersMade in small batches by Bay Area bartender Jennifer Colliau, Small Hand Foods produces flavorful cocktail mixers using only the highest quality organic and natural ingredients. Goodlifer details her process of producing the...
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Tasty Brand Healthy Snacks
(12 February 2010) - Catching our eye recently with the retro vibe of their packaging, Tasty Brand snacks back up their looks with deliciously healthy treats. We're excited about their upcoming Carrot Cake and Pumpkin Pie vegetable cereal bars—which will be the first...
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Happy Goat Caramels
(11 February 2010) - Incredibly delicious Happy Goat artisinal caramels redefine the old standard treat with their goat milk flavor. The "friend-owned" business crafts the sweets in small batches using traditional copper pots, combining Madagascar bourbon vanilla beans and locally-sourced, free-range goat milk....
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Jay Kos: Fashion and Food
(02 February 2010) - While most fashion designers cite exotic locales, vintage films or style icons as inspiration behind their collection, Jay Kos often turns to the "amazing colors, texture and taste" of food to come up with his eponymous clothing line. Though...
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Link About It: This Week's Picks
(29 January 2010) - 1. Eight Bizarre Newly-Discovered Deep Sea Creatures From the white furry arms of the Yeti crab to the delicate pink body of the transparent sea cucumber, these beautiful otherworldly photos hint at the wonders of the world beneath.via @typefiend...
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Airscape Airtight Canisters
(28 January 2010) - An alternative to the fuss of vacuum sealers, Airscape—a patent-pending storage container—uses a plunger to purge the air from inside the container after sealing the lid. Oxygen is the enemy of fresh food so by hermetically sealing coffee (or...
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Link About It: This Week's Picks
(15 January 2010) - 1. Haiti Before and AfterKeeping up to date with the aftermath in Haiti, The New York Times has an interactive satellite map displaying the terrain before and after the deadly earthquake, showing the tragic devastation of this disaster. 2....
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Salazon Chocolate
(11 January 2010) - A rich dark chocolate flecked with natural sea salt, Salazon's bars seize on the growing sweet-and-savory trend by introducing an organic line devoted to the concept. The first salt-infused chocolate brand offers three equally delicious flavors—dark chocolate, dark chocolate...
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Seafood Watch Pocket and iPhone Guides
(07 January 2010) - California's Monterey Bay Aquarium created several simple ways to keep track of which fish are in short supply with their newly updated pocket guides and iPhone application. Ideal for chefs or anyone with a conscientious mind, the geographically-organized maps...
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Best of CH 2009: Top Five Japanese Moments
(25 December 2009) - by Julie WolfsonA longstanding source of inspiration, our coverage of Japan this year benefited from a couple visits to the land of the rising sun. From hidden artisinal watering holes to a shining new Nike outpost, we've listed a few...
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The Liberty Hotel, Boston
(21 December 2009) - Housed in a landmarked former jail overlooking the Charles river near downtown Boston, the Liberty Hotel makes a refreshing alternative for business and leisure travelers alike. The stunning architectural adaptation of the Boston Granite School building focuses around a soaring...
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Link About It: This Week's Picks
(11 December 2009) - The upshot of Internet wanderings by CH's editors and designers over this past week, our list ranges from a hybrid vacuum-boombox to sculptures that radically reimagine the concept of the bust. 1. Journey to Zero TED conference founder Richard...
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Foodpod
(10 December 2009) - A multi-purpose cooking tool, the new silicone Foodpod makes steaming, blanching and boiling more efficient, ensures even cooking and saves water by acting as a container and strainer. From green beans to clams, the sea urchin-shaped basket holds just...
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Compartes Chocolates Holiday Collection 2009
(07 December 2009) - by Julie Wolfson With creative flavor combos like smoked salt, blackberry sage, and spicy Mexican hot chocolate, Compartes makes their hand-dipped truffles with organic chocolate and other premium ingredients. Topping each piece with colorful graphic designs like elephants (with curry...
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Hotchocspoon
(04 December 2009) - The "iPhone among hot chocolates," Hotchocspoon is made of a wooden spoon stuck into a large cube of solid drinking chocolate. To enjoy it, simply stir into a searing cup of whole milk for a deliciously rich treat. Available...
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Valerie Confections
(03 December 2009) - by Julie Wolfson In an L.A. neighborhood between Koreatown, Silverlake and just west of downtown, you'll find the tiny haven Valerie Confections where chocolatiers make some of the best artisanal chocolates in Southern California. What Valerie Gordon and her partner...
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Nudo Adopt-an-Olive-Tree Giveaway
(01 December 2009) - Making the farm-to-table connection all the more real, Nudo's "adopt-an-olive-tree" program delivers their delicious certified organic olive oil to your door along with the pride of ownership that comes from calling one of their trees yours. In addition to...
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Baking for Good
(30 November 2009) - Started by New Yorker Emily Dubner, the online bakery Baking for Good donates 15% of each purchase to a cause chosen by the customer. By tying charity to a guilty pleasure, Baking for Good allows customers to feel better...
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Brooklyn Brine Pickles
(30 November 2009) - The Brooklyn food renaissance recently welcomed another local producer to its ranks with the addition of Brooklyn Brine, a pickling operation based in the burgeoning neighborhood of Greenpoint. Founded in August by Josh Egnew and Shamus Jones, with the...
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Coco: 10 World Leading Masters Choose 100 Contemporary Chefs
(17 November 2009) - A lesson on 100 of the most adept contemporary chefs from around the world and the food they prepare, Phaidon's new book "Coco:10 World Leading Masters Choose 100 Contemporary Chefs" assembles an in-depth list of who's who, affirmed by...
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Root Fruit Vegetable Crisps
(17 November 2009) - A lightly fried alternative to the standard potato chip, Root Fruit crisps add beetroot, parsnip and sea salt into the mix. (Click above images for detail.) We scored a bag of the Scandinavian snacks with basic seasonings on a...
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Justin’s Nut Butters
(16 November 2009) - by Maggie York-Worth Made from quality, organic ingredients, Justin's delicious almond and peanut butters come packaged in smaller jars and convenient squeeze packs, ensuring they stay as fresh as possible. The range includes classic peanut butter and flavors such as...
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Perky Jerky
(09 November 2009) - Full of flavor and packed with a powerful caffeine punch, Perky Jerky caters to beef-lovers who want more than just protein to enhance performance. We had the chance to put it to the test last month when the brand...
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Jamie Oliver's 20 Minute Meals iPhone App
(15 October 2009) - Harnessing iPhone capabilities, Jamie Oliver's new cooking application solves some of the most common cookbook pitfalls with a clever interface that puts helpful images, instructions and videos literally at your fingertips. With 50 brand-new recipes that all have the...
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Dorado Tacos and Cemitas
(12 October 2009) - The joint effort of a former Californian and a Boston chef, the new taco spot Dorado brings authentically fine-tuned Mexican to Boston's Brookline area. When myself and two other former Californians (credit one of them, photographer-savant James Ryang, for...
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Papila Food Design Exhibition
(08 October 2009) - During this year's Ideas y Pasión trade fair at the Feria Valencia, a new commercial show dedicated to kitchen design featured a wonderfully experimental exhibition entitled "Papila," curated by the Spanish designer Alberto Arza. A cultural initiative by the...
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Diesel Farm Wine and Olive Oil
(23 September 2009) - Branching out from denim and distressed fashion and looking to a different part of their Italian heritage, Diesel recently started to produce their own wine and olive oil under the Diesel Farm label. Diesel's premium offerings include a '99,...
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Milkmade Ice Cream
(17 September 2009) - Another NYC winter awaits us just around the corner, but cold weather doesn't mean the end of ice cream cravings thanks to a novel new ice cream delivery service. Saving New Yorkers from a trip outside, Milkmade, a full-service...
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The New Rockaway Snack Corner: DiCosmo's Ice and Rockaway Taco
(11 August 2009) - by Ariston Anderson Every summer surfers and sun-seekers visit Rockaway, Queens to join the locals in enjoying some of NYC's finest beaches. Until recently, however, dining options were limited to the typical pizza and bar food dotting the beach...
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Dorset Cereals
(07 August 2009) - Hailing from the charmingly-named Poundbury (an English village created under urban principles espoused by Prince Charles), Dorset Cereals produces a tasty variety of muesli, porridge and cereal bars. Unfortunately for American eaters, the only imports currently on supermarket shelves...
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Le Gramole Olioteca
(27 July 2009) - The salubrious products found within olioteca Le Gramole are sure to please even the choosiest gastronome. Personally selected by owners Francesca and Norma—a duo who met while picking olives next to each other at a mill in Italy—the gourmet...
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ChowMama's Adventurous Eating
(23 July 2009) - By Rebecca Odes Inspiring parents around the nation to treat their children to a healthier way of life, ChowMama's Michelle Chrisman and Stacie Billis aim to challenge the tastebuds of little tykes everywhere. With an upcoming line of savory organic...
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Siggi's Yogurt New Flavors: Vanilla, Açai and Grapefruit
(21 July 2009) - Though produced in New York City with dairy sourced upstate, Siggi's is an Icelandic-style strained yogurt, or skyr. What makes a yogurt Icelandic? The first distinction is consistency. Far thicker than most yogurts at the grocery store, Siggi's texture...
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Cool Hunting Summer 2009 Reading List
(17 July 2009) - With the dog days of summer just around the corner, our thoughts turn to languid afternoons spent in the park, on the beach or the backyard—if we're lucky enough to have one. Few activities are better for the slow...
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Frank Restaurant
(17 July 2009) - Designed by and named after the iconic architect Frank Gehry, Toronto's Frank makes a tasty complement to the beautiful buildings of the Art Gallery of Ontario that houses it. The stunningly chic interior design is a work of art...
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LunchBots Containers
(09 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson As concerns over the long-term effects of plastic chemicals grow, LunchBots' stylish steel food containers are both a non-toxic and environmentally-sound consideration for anyone brown-bagging their lunch these days. The California-based company launched its 100% stainless steel...
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Kiwi & Pom: Marks & Spencer Kitchen
(08 July 2009) - Designed by London-based firm Kiwi & Pom, Marks & Spencer Kitchen is a bespoke, stand alone cafè, located at the entrance to Marks & Spencer's new flagship store in Westfield London. The distinctive 3D form created from over 350...
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Popup Resturant LudoBites
(06 July 2009) - by Julie Wolfson Dreaming up chicken liver mousses and pairing foie gras with maple syrup, talented chef Ludovic Lefebvre's summer pop-up restaurant LudoBite makes other food taste boring in comparison. The graphic sign, an angry rooster sporting a heart tattoo...
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Poketo Pop-Up Shop
(02 July 2009) - Substantially-sized, fully-stocked and visually-engaging, Poketo's first Pop-Up Shop debuted this past weekend for a three-week stint at Royal/T in Los Angeles, the Japanese-style cafe and gallery known for its waitresses in French maid costumes. In addition to offering Poketo's...
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Bottega Louie Restaurant and Gourmet Market
(01 July 2009) - On a recent trip to Los Angeles I had the pleasure of experiencing the palatial restaurant and gourmet market Bottega Louie. I expected the newly opened establishment, located in the downtown business district, to be barely percolating with traffic...
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Japan Premium Beef, Inc.
(26 June 2009) - by Laura Neilson Just in time for grilling season, Japan Premium Beef recently opened its first retail shop in New York's Noho district to much acclaim. Now discerning carnivores can take meaty matters into their own hands by purchasing various...
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Catamount Microwave Popcorn Popper
(08 June 2009) - Avoid the oily mess, expense—and extra calories—with Catamount's microwave popcorn popper. Built with a butter-straining lid, the kernels pop at the bottom while the butter melts through, covering the popcorn to movie theater-perfection in just under three minutes. A...
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People's Pops
(05 June 2009) - by Laura Neilson This weekend marks the second season of People's Pops, frozen popsicles reinvented with gourmand flavor combos, at Fort Greene's Brooklyn Flea market (http://www.brownstoner.com/brooklynflea/), as well as a first-time appearance at Sunday's Brooklyn Indie Market in Carroll...
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Wurstküche Exotic Sausage Grill
(04 June 2009) - Located just blocks from Little Tokyo, in downtown LA's Arts District, the exotic sausage grill and beer hall Wurstküche is raising the bar on comfort food with a menu that includes classics such as bratwurst and hot Italian, a...
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NYC Food Film Festival 2009
(01 June 2009) - Celebrating the classic combination of dinner and a movie, the third annual NYC Food Film Festival unites various foods and films that portray them. The chosen films vary in length, the longest at 73 minutes is Ron Mann's "Know...
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Fresh Snack Packs
(20 May 2009) - by Laura Neilson As the fervent war against plastic wages on, Fresh Snack Pack reusable sandwich and snack bags are a clever and eco-friendly alternative to the disposable kind. Made from PVC-free, non-toxic plastic, the Packs come in two sizes...
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Cochon Butcher
(11 May 2009) - On a recent trip to New Orleans, I had the mouth-watering pleasure of grabbing an early lunch at Cochon Butcher, the meat shop and wine bar opened in January by Cochon chef Donald Link and partner-chefs Stephen Stryjewski and Warren...
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Black Garlic
(06 May 2009) - Asian cuisines have long incorporated Black Garlic, but only more recently has this fermented version of the bulb been commercially available in the U.S. and Britain. Eaten as a snack or used as an ingredient in cooking, it boasts...
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Emerald Peacock Bar
(05 May 2009) - Following the success of their Red Hummingbird on Russell Street in Melbourne (famous for its hummingbird wallpaper), the owners recently opened The Emerald Peacock bar and restaurant on Londsdale Street. While I'm sure the food and drink is fantastic,...
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Higashiya Tea and Sweets
(04 May 2009) - by Julie Wolfson Nestled between the shops and trees in Tokyo's tranquil Nakameguro neighborhood, Higashiya is a seasonal confection shop and tea bar selling traditional Japanese sweets in the setting of a rustic house. The brainchild of design firm Simplicity...
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Plus Minus Dining System
(22 April 2009) - Managing food proportions can be a tough battle, but the Plus Minus (±) System by Soo Kwon helps keep things balanced and even adds a little humor to the often frustrating situation. Both a simple and inexpensive solution, the...
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Baked Granola
(14 April 2009) - Normally bakeries aren't run by two guys formerly in the advertising industry, but Baked isn't a normal bake shop either. The Brooklyn dessert destination houses cakes like "Sweet & Salty!" and "Oopsy Daisy," "Monster" cookies and giant marshmallows, leaving...
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Foodzie
(06 April 2009) - Foodzie, much like an Etsy for food, is a website that sells artisinal goods made by small specialized companies, allowing consumers to discover amazing localized goods from passionate producers. From private farms to home kitchens, the products are all...
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Le Whif Chocolate Inhaler
(03 April 2009) - Finally, chocolate is no longer a guilty pleasure. Le Whif, which just launched yesterday, combines chocolate and aerosol science with their zero calorie chocolate inhaler. Beginning in the spring of 2008 as part of a culinary art experiment executed by...
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Cool Hunting Video Presents: Marlow & Daughters Butcher Shop
(21 March 2009) - by Brian HubbardBringing an old world style of butchering to an up-and-coming Williamsburg block, Marlow & Daughters is part of a growing group of Brooklyn epicureans who are doing their part to take food production back to the basics....
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Good Tastes Kitchen Mac and Cheese of the Month Club
(18 March 2009) - Good Tastes Kitchen, a Boston catering company that also ships pre-prepared frozen meals, now offers a club for Mac and Cheese fans. Mailed frozen (prices include two-day express service) on the second Monday of each month, flavors include options...
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Swallow Magazine
(18 February 2009) - We liked Swallow Magazine so much we sat down with James Casey, its creative director. This hard bound bi-annual magazine approaches food, and the people and culture behind it, in new and innovative ways. Cool Hunting: What was the inspiration...
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DesignKAAS Cheese
(16 February 2009) - by Laura NeilsonI came across Marinde van Leeuwen's playfully decorated wheels of baby gouda during a recent trip to Amsterdam, and now I'm kicking myself for not sneaking some back to The States with me. Produced by DesignKAAS, even the...
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479° Popcorn
(04 February 2009) - by Laura Neilson While popcorn will forever be the habitual accompaniment to movie screenings and ballpark outings, 479°'s brand new line of exotic-flavored organic popcons promises to induce a far more transportive experience. The aptly-titled "Globetrotter" sampler offers five wildly...
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MPREIS Supermarkets
(05 January 2009) - by Laura Neilson I know I'm not alone in my love for grocery shopping in foreign countries. It's a great way to get a sense of a country's consumer culture—not just by seeing what the people of that country buy,...
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Hou Hou Shu Sparkling Sake
(23 December 2008) - For an unconventional New Year's toast, we can't think of a better option than Marumoto Brewery's Hou Hou Shu, a sparkling unfiltered Junmaishu sake. Tim and I first sampled it when we visited NYC's tofu restaurant Kyotofu and loved...
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Mmm Mmm Good Gifts
(15 December 2008) - Food's temporal nature eliminates the burden of gifting an object of questionable desirability. When in doubt, look to consumables. Rather than the usual box of chocolates, we've gathered some items that will express your gift-giving personality and bring joy to...
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Chuao Firecracker Chocolates
(04 December 2008) - We love a good high-brow low-brow mash up, and that's exactly what Chuao's new Firecracker chocolates provide—a combination of very tasty chocolate, a little salt, the heat of chipotle and the pop of crackling candy. We were surprised how much...
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Zak Designs Ice Cream Keeper
(18 November 2008) - Screaming for ice cream is easier than ever with Ice Cream Keeper, an insulated foam-core container than keeps your ice cream frozen while in transit. From Zak Designs, a leader in dinnerware and lunch kits made from melamine, a very...
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The Economist Branded Pizza Boxes
(10 November 2008) - As part of their "Get a World View" campaign, The Economist distributed branded pizza boxes through 20 pizzerias in the Greater Philadelphia area. Each box displays one of a handful of pie charts that show a statistic related to...
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Cho-Cho San Restaurant
(10 November 2008) - What happens when an Italian opera director and a Japanese chef collaborate on a restaurant? Cho-Cho San, a new culinary hot spot in NYC's Greenwich Village, is the result of famed Metropolitan Opera director, Fabrizio Melano, and Jun Nagano,...
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Bruno Super Deluxe Reusable Veggie Bags
(23 October 2008) - Now I'm sure you think you've got better things to talk about than storing vegetables in your fridge. Well, that was until you heard what the designer for Bruno Super Deluxe was up too. This Boston-based label is redefining...
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iBerry Homemade Ice Cream Shops
(20 October 2008) - More often associated with curry and chili peppers, Southeast Asian cuisine is less noted for its ice cream. I was of this mind while traveling through the region until happening upon an attractive Bangkok location of iBerry Homemade. The...
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NYC Apple Day
(17 October 2008) - Nothing says autumn like hot apple cider. If you love it as much as we do, this Sunday is your opportunity to kick-start the season with NYC Apple Day, an apple-frenzy street festival held in conjunction with the launch...
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Ferran Adrià: A Day at elBulli + Giveaway
(16 October 2008) - How does one become known as the most wildly inventive chef at what is often regarded as the best restaurant in the world? As the new book "A Day at elBulli" from Phaidon reveals, raw talent only takes you...
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FishPhone Text Messaging Service
(15 October 2008) - Without FishPhone, an SMS-based application that keeps up-to-date statistics on the nebulous field of ocean friendly seafood, eating fish can be like walking a minefield these days. You shouldn't get the Yellowfin Tuna or risk eating mercury. The Atlantic...
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Katz and Company Artisinal Vinegars
(09 October 2008) - Supplying a dizzying array of gustatory delights, from honeys and preserves to oils and vinegars, the California-based Katz and Company has a culinary history stretching back over thirty years. Katz's Late Harvest Zinfandel AgroDolce Vinegar is a delightfully sweet...
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Horman's Best Pickles
(08 October 2008) - Though Nick Horman has been making pickles for five years, we only recently discovered him at the Eighth Annual NYC Pickle Day a few weeks ago, depriving us of what would have been a lot of delicious pickles we...
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Olio Taibi
(17 September 2008) - When it came to finding a top notch extra virgin olive oil, I turned to Zingerman's, the nationally renowned delicatessen in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I asked the retail manager, and good friend, Gauri Thergaonkar for a list of highlights,...
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American Spoon
(09 September 2008) - American Spoon has been in the business of making artisinal fruit preserves for nearly three decades. While many commercial manufacturers pump their jellies and jams full of sweeteners, American Spoon makes every effort to use as little sugar as...
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Lunchables: Ten Lunch Boxes And Accessories
(28 August 2008) - In the spirit of the back-to-school season, this week we highlight a few products to help keep you organized and productive as you resume your routine. With a national obesity epidemic and failing economy, now is the time to...
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Suite 88 Chocolatier: Les Shooters
(22 August 2008) - When the world's most desirable confection meets some of the finest spirits, it's bound to be a successful combination. Case in point, Les Shooters from Montreal's first chocolate lounge and boutique, Suite 88. The shooters, which appear to be...
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Kittiwat Unarrom: Bread Body Parts
(06 August 2008) - Since 2006 Thai artist Kittiwat Unarrom (whose family also runs a bakery) has used dough as his medium to sculpt gruesome renditions of hand, feet, heads, torsos and other body parts. The results are unnervingly realistic with eyes, lips...
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The Umberto Panini Maserati Collection
(05 August 2008) - The Panini family in Modena, Italy not only produces some of the most delicious and coveted organic Parmigiano Reggiano in the world, but next to the feed barn that houses the cows is the most complete collection of Maseratis...
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Mari's Brownies
(30 July 2008) - With adventurous flavor combinations, like Thai Coffee and Fig Port, made entirely from scratch using premium ingredients and a fudgey texture, Mari's Brownies are CH's kind of treat. We also like their refreshingly small size, making them a moderate...
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The Online Toaster Museum
(29 July 2008) - While we consider toast itself to be one of the greatest snacks of all time (if not for its versatility alone), The Toaster Museum, an online archive of toasters through the ages, suggests that the method of production deserves...
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Cool Hunting Video Presents: June Taylor Jams
(26 July 2008) - Tucked in an anonymous building on a quiet Berkeley, CA street, June Taylor makes small batches of some of the most mouth-watering jams, preserves, syrups and marmalades we've tasted. In this video, June modestly shares her artisan and old-world...
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Taylor's Chocolate Paddle Thermometer
(14 July 2008) - Taylor's Chocolate Paddle Thermometer simplifies the task of working with chocolate by combining two essential tools—a spatula and a thermometer. Key temperatures etched on the paddle provide further assistance, making it even more of a boon for anyone who's...
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Duende Collective: La Part des Anges
(09 July 2008) - Duende Collective, a French design studio based in Paris, was recently commissioned by La Cuisine, an alimentary arts center in Nègrepelisse near the Midi-Pyrénées region, for a forthcoming exhibition examining the early relationship between mother and child. The exhibition,...
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June Taylor Ketchup
(07 July 2008) - We've been fans of June's conserves and other specialties for seven years. We finally got around to visiting her Berkeley, CA Still Room, where we shot an upcoming episode of Cool Hunting Video. It was then that she dropped...
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Coconut Milk Yogurt and Ice Cream
(03 July 2008) - With everybody suddenly becoming allergic to everything, all kinds of new food alternatives are popping up. The latest we've sampled is a line of organic coconut milk-based "ice creams" and "yogurts" from Turtle Mountain. The same makers behind So...
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TerrAmazon Snacks
(30 June 2008) - In the infinite quest to find the most obscure curative health food, TerrAmazon makes a convincing case. With goji berries fast becoming a household name, the creators of TerrAmazon had to explore remote corners of the Amazon rainforest for...
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Smart Spice
(27 June 2008) - Spices tend to come in a pretty standard size; they also spoil within a few months of opening. For most home cooks that means a lot of waste and jars of stale spices sitting in a cabinet. Smart Spice...
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The Deptford Project Cafe
(25 June 2008) - The creative renaissance and urban revitalization of London continues to amaze. The Deptford Project is a creative program situated in the old railway yard of Deptford Station, the city's oldest passenger only station. To be redeveloped into a new public...
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We Love Jam: Blenheim Apricot Jam, BBQ Sauce and Biscotti
(11 June 2008) - Like having the best of the best Farmer's Market delivered to your door, California-based We Love Jam hand makes some of the most tantalizing jams, sauces and other treats we've ever tasted and sells them online. Using produce sourced...
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Papercraft Steaks
(09 June 2008) - Seeing as rising food and fuel prices may make steak an unattainable luxury for all but the wealthiest people in the future, it's good to know that at least there will be papercraft steaks to fill that sucking void...
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Danielle Exotic Fruit and Veggie Chips
(29 May 2008) - by Maxwell Gold Not all dried fruit snacks are created equally. Danielle all-natural, preservative-free Crispy Fruit and Crispy Veggie chips are a step above most other snack foods. We love them because they are cooked in small batches and seasoned...
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Knife Skills Illustrated
(05 May 2008) - As any semi-serious cook (or Food Network junkie) knows, the foundation of cooking is the ability to dice and pare with the best of them. While classes at the Culinary Institute might not be in your future, the recent "Knife...
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Real Food Organics Vitamins
(02 May 2008) - Real Food Organics recently released the first vitamin on the market that is derived almost entirely from certified organic fruits, vegetables, seeds, sprouts, legumes and grains. Using only fruits and vegetables with the highest nutrient contents, they are blended...
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Herb Snips
(30 April 2008) - Essentially a pair of scissors with multiple parallel blades, herb snips effortlessly expedite the tiresome act of mincing. With their help, scallions or other fresh herbs can instantly transform into a manageable, chopped pile. This take on herb snips...
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Mastihashop
(28 April 2008) - Recently opened on Manhattan's Lower East Side, the Mastihashop is the Greek company's first U.S. boutique. The shop specializes in all manner of products made with Mastiha, an all natural antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial resin which can only be...
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SL16 Noooodle by Konstatin Slawinksi
(16 April 2008) - For people like me who never know how much pasta to cook (it's always either too much or too little and I'm either unsatiated or have two days of leftovers), Konstatin Slawinski of ding3000 solves the issue with his...
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Nordaq Fresh Water Filtration System
(09 April 2008) - Nordaq Fresh is a new Swedish water filtration system that may change the way restaurants think about drinking water. We hit Napa this weekend and one of the many pleasures was an afternoon at The French Laundry (thanks for...
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Pop Chips
(09 April 2008) - On a recent road trip we tried some Pop Chips and were very pleased with their light and crisp taste. Even better, they are not fried (fat and oil) or baked (dry and tasteless). Instead, Pop Chips use a...
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Chocolate-Pencils
(26 February 2008) - Chocolate-Pencils is the product of a collaboration pairing Japanese architect and designer Oki Sato with patissier (and Iron Chef champion) Tsujiguchi Hironobu, the man behind Tokyo's boutique dessert shops Mont St. Claire and Le Chocolat de H. Subtle tableware...
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Outstanding in the Field
(20 February 2008) - "Calling all foodies and lovers of the open air. Get ready to join the most anticipated diner's list of the year. After completing its fourth annual tour of North America last year, the folks at Outstanding in the Field...
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Despaña
(30 January 2008) - Thank your lucky chorizos for the food boutique Despaña. A longstanding favorite of Soho shoppers looking for respite in a neighborhood now littered primarily with luxury clothing brands, the shop specializes solely in imported Spanish foodstuffs. In addition to...
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Trois Crepes Dark Chocolate Perles
(18 January 2008) - Pearl-shaped and tiny, the Manhattan patisserie Trois Crepes' Dark Chocolate Pearls contain something like a buttery Rice Krispy in a coverture of bittersweet chocolate. A pleasing crunch and slight saltiness makes for a surprising experience, but the chocolate balances...
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Eight Salty, Sweet, Mouth-Puckering Licorices
(21 December 2007) - by Karen McGrane Licorice seemed wrong and bad to me as a child, one of those things like coffee ice cream or kissing in movies that made me deeply suspicious of adult desires. As my tastes have matured so has...
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Amai Tea and Bake House
(19 December 2007) - by Karen McGrane A shop combining tea, not-too-sweet baked goods and a love for the serenity of Japanese and French desserts seems like it would be a match for the Cool Hunting palate. Add in the fact that the charming...
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2007 Gift Guide: Last-Minute Gifts
(19 December 2007) - With precious few shopping days left before Christmas, holiday panic is almost palpable. We've highlighted several selections from our 2007 Gift Guide that are still available for delivery by 24 December 2007. Giftable For those with an insatiable curiosity,...
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You Bars
(17 December 2007) - After an athletic mom and her marathon-running, allergic-to-milk son got fed up with the energy bar options on the market, they took matters into their own hands and came up with a customizable alternative that they call You Bars....
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Elev8 Me Protein and Fruit Bars
(06 December 2007) - If you're anything like me, you've searched long and hard for a protein and energy bar that wasn't filled with loads of chemicals and artificial ingredients. After reading about and trying a couple of flavors of Elev8 Me bars,...
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Guanni After the Fire Chocolates
(03 December 2007) - After losing her home and business in the October 2007 fires, San Diego-based chocolatier Mariella Balbi of Guanni Chocolates created the "After the Fire" collection featuring exotic flavors from her native Peru. Made from organic cacao, natural ingredients and...
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Dog Food Scoop 'n Lid
(27 November 2007) - by Passa Chattra Bamboo pet company developed the dog food "Scoop 'n Lid" with its all-in-one design that both seals cans of food and helps serve the food. This handy device keeps open cans of dog food sealed in...
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Alice Chocolate
(26 November 2007) - From the matchbox-like packaging to the slender bars of dark chocolate contained within, Alice Chocolate is an exquisite treat through and through. The brainchild of brand consultants Michael Felber and Steven Mark Klein, the pair are working to restore...
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Cool Hunting Video Presents: Hervé This
(22 November 2007) - Hervé This is recognized as the father of molecular gastronomy and has been studying the science of food for over 25 years. Superstar chefs Ferrán Adrià, Moto, Wylie Dufresne and others who wow diners with their foams, emulsions, frozen...
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2007 New York Chocolate Show Roundup
(13 November 2007) - The New York Chocolate Show never disappoints, and the CH crew performed its annual search for the newest and tastiest chocolates. Our top four picks from this year's show are: Romanicos Chocolate from Miami, Oliver Kita Fine Confections from...
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Thanksgiving Cooking
(12 November 2007) - Whether you're a consummate home chef or more of the reheat-and-serve school of cooking, having an arsenal of tools makes the daunting task of cooking a Thanksgiving meal easier and maybe even more fun. We've gathered some of latest...
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Go Appetít Beverages
(08 November 2007) - Go Appetít savory fruit and vegetable beverages are a new and delicious take on the pre-packaged smoothie. Available in three flavors (Gazpacho, Mango Melange and Carrot Bisque), the summer soups are made with premium fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices....
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Nespresso Lattissima: Hands-On Review
(24 October 2007) - The Lattissima marks a successful collaboration between Nespresso and the Italian household appliance company De'Longhi. The new home espresso machine is capable of combining the perfect brew that results from Nespresso’s hermetically sealed capsule system with the perfect milk...
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Prepara Herb-Savor
(16 October 2007) - Although it's common knowledge that fresh ingredients yield the best results when cooking, the organic locally-grown herbs I bring home from the farmer's market always seem to wilt the second I close the refrigerator door. Replacing the old tin...
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Two by Two Biscuits
(15 October 2007) - An elegant update to traditional animal crackers, the adorable Two by Two cookies from Artisan Biscuits are perfect for discerning toddlers and their parents everywhere. The charming shapes of the cookies and package illustrations are inspired by classic pairs...
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Pure Cocoa Collection Shots
(08 October 2007) - If you're looking for a way to get a calorie-free chocolate fix, Pure Inventions makes a line of supplements that packs all the antioxidant benefits of chocolate into a couple droppers full of liquid. Made using their proprietary blend...
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Bacon Scarf
(28 September 2007) - If you are what you eat and like to wear it on your sleeve (or in this case around your neck), the bacon scarf makes a fitting accessory for metaphor-mixing bacon lovers. Made from 100% acrylic, it may not...
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Kakawa Cocoa Beans
(28 September 2007) - With the look of fossilized dinosaur eggs, Kakawa Cocoa Beans represents chocolate in five different delicious forms. Covered in layers of white, milk and dark chocolates and finished off with a dusting of velvety cocoa powder, the roasted whole...
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Kyotofu
(21 September 2007) - When we were putting together our tofu video, Tim mentioned Kyotofu, the Manhattan tofu restaurant opened in October 2006 that's reinventing tofu for the American palate with their delicious assortment of desserts and savory dishes. We contacted owners Nicole...
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Utilitea Kettle
(21 August 2007) - For true tea connoisseurs, heating water to the proper temperature is key—too hot and the taste and health benefits of greens, whites and herbals are destroyed. Adagio, the company that introduced the automatic tea maker, has a solution with...
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Vending Machine Ramen
(20 August 2007) - From hot canned coffee to warm corn soup, Japanese vending machines do their best to meet all your vending machine needs. This May, Kyoto-based company Fujitaka began selling Sapporo-style canned ramen for ¥300 ($2.67) a pop to nerds in...
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Maoz
(14 August 2007) - Maoz, a vegetarian falafel chain that originated in Europe, has finally made its way to New York. With green geometrically patterned walls, bright lights and a clean, simple menu, walking into Maoz is like entering a healthy middle eastern...
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Inakadate Rice Fields
(24 July 2007) - Located in southern Japan, around 8,000 Inakadate residents work together to create giant figurative pictures by carefully planting different varieties of rice, sometimes stretching across multiple farming fields. Since 1993 the residents have taken it upon themselves to select...
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Marge, the Low-Fat Milk Cow
(23 July 2007) - The world's largest dairy exporter, Fonterra, and its bioscience research team ViaLactia, have discovered a gene mutation in one of Fonterra's "cash cows." This Friesian cow, more famously known as Marge, has a genetic predisposition to produce milk that...
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Flavorpill's No Reservations Event Ticket Giveaway.
(23 July 2007) - Celebrating the fourth and newest season of rockstar chef Anthony Bourdain's show "No Reservations," our Flavorpill friends have offered a few pairs of tickets to the premiere at NYC's Tribeca Cinemas taking place tomorrow, 24 July 2007, from 7-10pm....
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Cool Hunting Video Presents: How to Make Tofu
(16 July 2007) - 150g Dried Soy Beans : 2g Calcium Sulfate (aka Gypsum, used for wine/beer making) water Soak beans in water overnight. Place the beans in a blender, adding water until they're covered (about 1" above the bean level). Blend for...
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Ronnybrook Milk Bar
(10 July 2007) - The latest addition to NYC's Chelsea Market is the Ronnybrook Milk Bar featuring Ronnybrook Farm's line of milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream incorporated into seasonal breakfast and lunch menus. Team CH stopped by this morning for some Moocachinos...
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Mindful Menus
(22 May 2007) - Mindful Menus is a new healthy guide to New York City take-out menus. Any New Yorker will tell you that take-out and delivery is an integral part of city life and although convenient, it is all too often unhealthy....
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The Basics Contest Winners
(09 May 2007) - "If you want to cook well you can't do it without the basics. If you want to experiment, you need these basics even more." From chicken stock to foie gras foam, it's all explained in The Basics: The Techniques...
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Two New Hemp Foods
(03 May 2007) - As hemp steadily makes the transition from hippie health food to antioxidant du jour, two new products stand out for tasting good while also reaping the benefits of the seed. Rich with Omegas, all 10 essential Amino Acids and...
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FoodShouldTasteGood's Chocolate Tortilla Chips
(03 May 2007) - We were expecting a total disaster when we tried these chocolate tortilla chips from FoodShouldTasteGood. Finding the balance between salty and sweet is always a challenge and often disappointing. These chips deliver both in creating a chip on the...
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The Basics: The Techniques of Continental Cooking
(20 April 2007) - This book of essential techniques and basic recipes was a success in Belgium, France and the U.K., and is finally coming out in the U.S. on 15 June 2007. This small black book with gilt pages packs a much...
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Solid Alliance's USB Food
(18 April 2007) - After we saw the campy-gross USB hub by Solid Alliance at Core77, we had to take a closer look. In addition to Shu Mai, mystery dumplings and the pictured rice-and-fried shrimp combo, they also make a plate of noodles...
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Sweet Brazil Chocolates
(12 March 2007) - In Brazil, like most everywhere else, Easter tradition dictates giving chocolate eggs to relatives and friends. With the motto "Life has more taste when we feed our eyes before we delight the palate," Sweet Brazil Chocolates have been producing...
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Bovetti Chocolates
(07 March 2007) - Probably to quell our jealousy, a CH colleague recently brought delicious Bovetti chocolate bars back from a weekend trip to Paris. It worked. The artisan Tablettes de chocolate are wide bars of rich quality chocolate sprinkled with a single...
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Charlemagne Chocolates
(21 February 2007) - Belgian chocolatier Charlemagne makes a line of chocolates notable for their flavors (such as Hemp, Ginger and Green Tea) and their long thin bar shape. Using a patented process, owner Denise Courant Bellefroid infuses essences from fruits, flowers, coffee,...
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Marmite Guinness
(19 February 2007) - I realize the above image could make some people feel physically sick, but I've personally acquired both these most difficult of tastes, and I'm licking my lips at the prospect of a collaboration. You'll probably know about Guinness, but...
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Nose to Tail Eating
(31 January 2007) - One of the peculiarities of publishing is the practice of putting out editions that vary from country to country. Many aren't just edited for language, but feature different layouts and other details as well, like the foodie must-read Nose...
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Lopez Echeto's Canary Island Chocolate Banana Bites
(30 January 2007) - Detours, accidents and mishaps are often the source of the unexpected. Luis Lopez Echeto Sr., scion of the nearly 120 year old Confiteria La Suiza company, made a stop in the Canary Islands on his way to the U.S.,...
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The Cupcake Courier
(23 January 2007) - If you bake a lot of cupcakes or muffins or pick them up from your favorite bakery on your way to a party you've probably encountered the problem of delivering them without comprimise. Jennifer Gunn had this problem all...
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John & Kira Chocolates
(17 January 2007) - Known for pioneering "Project Mintpatch," a student run urban garden at schools in Philadelphia (and more recently Chicago), John & Kira Chocolates put their socially-conscious values and commitment to quality at the forefront of what they do. Husband and...
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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...
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CH Resolution Guide: Eat Better
(27 December 2006) - In our quest to give you the best tools to tackle your New Year's resolutions we've compiled a list of the best healthy food posts from 2006. Bear Naked Granola Plum Produce Pomegranate Syrup Crispy Green Freeze Dried Fruit...
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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...
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Wooden Food Toys
(05 December 2006) - I never outgrew my childhood obsession with toy food. Somehow everyday edibles become magical when rendered in delicately painted wood and—unlike the real stuff, not to mention most other toys—these wooden objects are made to last for generations. German...
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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...
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Minale Maeda: Table Manners Collection
(22 November 2006) - Minale Maeda's "Table Manners Collection" is a clever exploration of the intersection of formal dining and fast food. Toasted directly onto a grilled sandwich, the porcelain pattern lends the refinement of fine china to eating on-the-go. Other works by...
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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...
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Cocoa Locoa Bespoke Chocolate Service
(10 November 2006) - Cocoa Locoa is the creation of Karalee LaRochelle, who, like several other people who've inspired us by their midlife career shifts, knew there was a better way to make a living. After years in business consulting and marketing she...
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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...
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Coffee Innovations
(02 November 2006) - There are more coffee products than ever, many boasting features promising to change your morning ritual and keep you caffeinated. We sifted through a range of coffee makers and culled a few noteworthy innovations. Single Serving Coffee Makers The...
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Kaiseki Contest Winner
(31 October 2006) - Last week we gave CH readers a chance to win an autographed copy of Yoshihiro Murata's Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant. Thanks to everyone who wrote in with your Japanese culinary adventure stories. Our winner shared...
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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....
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Halloween 2006: Three Ghost-Themed Finds
(27 October 2006) - The flowing ghost shape may be the most emblematic of Halloween. (Does it get any simpler than a sheet with holes?) Some of our favorite artists and designers have embraced the classic silhouette and created a few non-traditional ghosts...
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Halloween 2006: Three Better Than Candy Corn Treats
(26 October 2006) - If you're looking for more than gum stabilizers and Red #7, CH found some alternative sweets by some of our favorite candy-makers. From the chocolatier behind the beloved Halloween Lollipops ($3 each) with creamy almond and hazelnut praline (above...
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Yoshihiro Murata: Kaiseki
(20 October 2006) - Kaiseki: The Exquisite Cuisine of Kyoto's Kikunoi Restaurant is a captivating volume celebrating the history and beauty of Japan's finest cuisine. And one lucky CH reader will win an autographed copy. Authored by Yoshihiro Murata (a third generation chef...
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Salt
(19 October 2006) - Former currency (in fact, the root of the word "salary"), invaluable preservative and the source of wars and conflict, salt's role in society dates back to ancient times. Mark Kurlansky, the author of "Salt: A World History"—the definitive book...
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Plum Produce
(17 October 2006) - Boston's historic South End is now home to an innovative new food shop that blends the traditional New England farm stand and the sleek urban market place. Plum Produce is referred to as "the Clinique of farm stands" by...
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Refinery29: On Location in Barcelona
(16 October 2006) - Paris and Milan may get all the Euro credit, but with gorgeous architecture from Gothic to Modernisme, scores of sleek furniture and interior design shops, and a mind-bending array of fashion boutiques, Barcelona is surely the sleeper style capital...
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BLT Ring
(13 October 2006) - The BLT ring was created as a collaboration between jewelry designer Carrie Weston and The Grateful Palate the pork connoisseurs behind the Bacon of the Month Club we featured in our gift guide. A version inmulticolored 14k Gold for...
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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...
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CHV50
(04 October 2006) - You may have noticed it has been a light week of posting around here. Our efforts have been focused on creating last night's party celebrating the 50th episode of Cool Hunting Video. Held at the Art Director's Club here...
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Shamiana Snacks
(26 September 2006) - Visitors to Taj Hotels in India have been served these tasty snack mixes for years, and now they are available in the U.S. Available in Punjabi, Bombay, Madrasi, Manglori and Madras flavors, each of these vegetarian snack mixes combines...
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Squished: Nir Adar
(26 September 2006) - Food being among my favorite subjects of conversation and art, I was delighted to find food stylist and artist Nir Adar's Squished series of photographs in the latest issue of (t)here magazine. The work originally appeared as part of...
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Cacolac
(25 September 2006) - I love chocolate milk, and French brand Cacolac is king. Out of the brown bottles or vibrant cans, the drink is the perfect blend of sweet milk and real cocoa. Bizarrely, even though it's been around for quite a...
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Fruitree
(22 September 2006) - Fruitree is a concept piece designed by Chia Shee Loh, Antonietta Fortunato and Elena Godenzi. They were motivated to solve the out of sight, out of mind problem with fruit that goes uneaten and spoils. The fact that fruit...
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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...
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Sandwich Art
(15 September 2006) - After age six, few people take the art of making a sandwich much further than a smiley face here or there, but these over-the-top examples of food sculpture spotted recently on Neatorama are ridiculously imaginative. Who knew bologna could...
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The Condiment Packet Museum
(14 September 2006) - As a design object, to-go condiment packaging's fussy "tear-here" notches and single-use wastefulness leave a lot to be desired—not to mention our general dislike of condiments themselves. But we do have a soft spot for the cheap pleasure of...
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Madhouse Munchies
(13 September 2006) - Like other Vermont food products before them, Madhouse Munchies potato chips are naturally scrumptious, made with gourmet ingredients, and comparatively healthy. Made with mono-unsaturated canola oil, kettle-cooked and certified vegetarian, the snacks are trans fat-, hydrogenated oil-, and cholesterol-free,...
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Three Options for Dining al Fresco
(23 August 2006) - Newly available from Flight 001, these clever designs make picnics in the park, or days when you're brown bagging it, easier and tastier. Swiss Spice Salt & Pepper Shaker gets rave reviews from CH colleagues for its water-resistant design...
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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...
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Sonoma Pomegranate Syrups
(22 August 2006) - More than a passing fad, the tart flavor of pomegranate has gone from hot trend to an ingredient found in Sonoma Syrup takes pomegranate one step further with infused simple syrups in Pomegranate Chocolate and Pomegranate Orange. Either option...
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Kyocera Ceramics
(18 August 2006) - Kyocera makes a razor sharp line of ceramic kitchen utensils and knives that, only second in hardness to diamonds, retain their sharpness up to ten times longer than stainless and high-carbon steel blades. They never corrode, rust or transfer...
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Monster Memos
(15 August 2006) - Culinary renegade Homaro Cantu maybe refining the art of edible paper with his cheesecake and mojito flavored ink-jet creations at Chicago's Moto restaurant, but German confectioner Hoch Fun-Food is making it accessible to the cubicle-confined. Available in tutti-frutti, raspberry,...
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Wine Cellar Sorbets
(14 August 2006) - Wine Cellar Sorbets are a novel option for dessert or a creative addition to a meal. Made by two childhood friends in Brooklyn, sorbets currently come in seven different vintages starring some familiar wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, and Zinfandel....
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Spicy Caribbee Banana Ketchup
(09 August 2006) - Spicy Caribbee's Banana Ketchup is the perfect addition to your summer barbeque. I discovered this little gem in its native Puerto Rico, and said goodbye to my Heinz organic. Think yellow ketchup, made with bananas instead of tomatoes. A...
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7 Frozen Treats to Beat the Heat
(03 August 2006) - If CH had an ice cream truck, we'd stock it with superlative frozen confections like the following. Made with premium ingredients and boasting unique flavors (like pomegranate and saffron) and inventive flavor combos (such as cucumber and chili), these win...
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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...
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Kshocolât
(26 July 2006) - We discovered Glasgow-based Kshocolât in London and have been grooving on it since. From the distinctive and original flavors—Milk chocolate with Honeycomb and Vanilla and White Chocolate with Pepper and Lemon are not to be missed (even if you...
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Crispy Green Freeze Dried Fruit
(26 July 2006) - The height of summer is not usually when you think about freeze dried fruits, but these tasty snacks from Crispy Green are great all year round. Crunchy, tangy and tasty, these are handy for snacking, lunchboxes, hiking, etc., contain...
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Farmer's Popcorn Cobs
(25 July 2006) - Remember the first time you took the lid off the popcorn too soon? There's something magical about corn kernels turning from inedible nuggets to fluffy puffs. While not as theatrical as popcorn exploding all over the kitchen, Farmer’s Popcorn...
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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...
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Anette's Chocolates: Beer and Chardonnay Brittle
(14 July 2006) - Anette and her brother Brent make all kinds of tasty treats in their Napa chocolate shop. Inspired by the great food and wine that surrounds them they've integrated local ingredients into their products and are well known for their...
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Sweet Meats Plushies
(13 July 2006) - Looking for a gift for your favorite butcher? Sweet Meats makes plushies of meat, providing comfort to carnivores outside of meal times. Steaks, ribs, sausages and ham are all represented....
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Paul A. Young Fine Chocolates
(07 July 2006) - I've found the best chocolate brownie in London, and it's made by Paul A Young. After three years looking for the perfect space, Paul opened his boutique chocolaterie in Islington, North London in the Spring, and hasn't looked back....
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Double Balloon Whisk
(06 July 2006) - While fancy electric mixers costing hundreds show up on many a bride-to-be's registry, cream whipped by hand has a more velvety texture and just tastes better. Any cook with an overdeveloped forearm will appreciate the ingenious design of these...
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Monogrammed Steak Brand
(04 July 2006) - What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with a branded meal? Hand forged in Texas, these personalized irons are for any cook whose cuisine is so good that it deserves a name of its own. Available...
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Seasoned Skewers
(29 June 2006) - Callisons Inc. has developed Seasoned Skewers. Permeated with essential oils and natural flavors, these wooden skewers flavor food from the inside out. Soak the skewers in liquid (water, wine, beer, etc.) then skewer your food, fish, chicken, tofu, vegetables,...
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The Chocolate Barn
(15 June 2006) - Lucinda Gregory started The Chocolate Barn nearly 30 years ago. This Vermont jewel is actually in a 19th century barn and features more than 50 kinds of hand-dipped chocolates and many flavors of fudge. But the real story here...
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Kettle Bakes Potato Chips
(15 June 2006) - This is probably a good time to remind readers that we maintain a strict editorial policy at CH. Products mentioned on the site are here because we like them. We never accept money for editorial consideration, and all of...
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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,...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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)...
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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...
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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!...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Chocolate Thongs
(30 January 2006) - We've spent the last hour writing clever things about these tasty thongs, but decided it would be best to let them speak for themselves. Stay tuned for more gifts in CH Valentine's Finds. Belgian milk chocolate thongs, £5, for...
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Glee's Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kits
(30 January 2006) - Before all of the chemicals and artificial compounds used in most chewing gum today, gum was made from the sap of the Sapodilla tree, which grows abundantly in South American rainforests (and other locations). The sap is called chicle,...
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Laloo's Goat's Milk Ice Cream Company
(27 January 2006) - Laloo's Goat's Milk Ice Cream Company is hand made on a farm in Sonoma, CA where the 350 goats roam and graze freely in the majestic fields. These must be some very happy goats, because their milk, and the...
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Lac Chocolatier
(25 January 2006) - Pascal Lac is a well known patissier, chocolatier and glacier in Nice and neighboring Beaulieu sur Mer in the south of France. Locals worship his perfectly simple confections, and some of the best restaurants in the area serve his...
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Bear Naked Instant Oatmeal
(19 January 2006) - Bear Naked granola is a staple in the CHHQ pantry. Their products have always impressed us for their quality, variety, light and natural sweetness and their wholesome natural ingredients. We were intrigued by their new line of instant oatmeal...
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Cushman HoneyBells
(18 January 2006) - Don't get these HoneyBells confused with HoneyBell Tangelos. Though they look like an orange they are a rare and natural hybrid of Dancy Tangerine and Duncan Grapefruit. They are only grown in Florida, and are available only for a...
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Torchbearer #7 Sultry Sauce
(17 January 2006) - The problem with a lot of salsas/sauces is that they either have heat or they have flavor. Torchbearer Sauces #7 Sultry Sauce is one of those uncommon salsas/sauces that has both plenty of heat and plenty of flavor. Though...
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The Green Bakery
(16 January 2006) - This new green bakery, said to be the first of its kind, just re-opened (following a brief preview in November it was closed for additional construction) in New York's East Village. All of the materials used in its construction...
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Chocolate Vodka Shots
(16 January 2006) - These clever little chocolates are filled with a vodka infused ganache center. They've been out in the U.K. for about a year, but are pretty new stateside. The tube comes with 4 packs of "shots," each pack contains individually...
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Green Tea
(13 January 2006) - With more and more reports linking green tea to weight loss, extolling its skin care, anti-infection, immune-boosting, and cholesterol-lowering benefits, and citing its potention to prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and tooth decay, the green tea product boom is...
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Ecreamery Custom Made Ice Cream
(13 January 2006) - If your local market doesn't satisfy your ice cream cravings, check out Ecreamery, where you can create your own ice cream from 3 base mixes (gelato, classic and super premium), 99 flavors, and 99 mix-ins/toppings. Then you get to...
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Kettle Chips Happy Hour Flavor Contest
(12 January 2006) - Kettle Chips has just launched their second annual customer's choice contest. We, along with thousands of other Kettle Chips fans, submitted several flavors we wanted to see made. The results are in, and after months of work in the...
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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...
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Crummy Brothers Organic Cookies
(05 January 2006) - Spear tipped us off to these cookies. We buy a lot of cookies. We get sent a lot of cookies. We eat a lot of cookies at CH HQ. But we have never. Never. Tasted cookies like these. These...
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Pyrat XO Reserve and Cask 23 Rums
(04 January 2006) - Discovered on a recent trip to Anguilla (though available everywhere) these blended rums make for some fine sipping. Unlike the sweet garden variety rums (or worse, the new fad of flavored rums) that you add to Coke or other...
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Artist Chocolate Bars
(02 January 2006) - Yoyamart and Chocolate Bar teamed up to create a gift box of chocolate bars wrapped in packaging created by the likes of Gary Baseman, Dalek, Tim Biskup, and Friends With You. Limited edition boxes come with 10 different chocolate bars...
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2005 in Review: Evan's Favorite Food Stuff
(30 December 2005) - These are some of the things we're still eating and using at CH HQ. Enjoy! 128 Tea Mugs Starck Beer Bottle VooDoo Knife Holder Alfajores Cookies Capogiro Gelato June Taylor Organic Jams Boule Martin's Pretzels Fran's Smoked Salt Carmels...
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2005 in Review: Ami's Favorites
(29 December 2005) - Here are the 12 picks (one for each month) that caught my eye and came up in conversation in 2005. January: Arakimentari February: Mill City Museum: Minneapolis March: Chocolate-filled Eggshells by Bonnat April: Eva Zeisel: The Playful Search for...
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Appellation Wine & Spirits
(22 December 2005) - You have to get a little excited knowing that the organic food marketplace is getting big enough and consumers informed enough that a store like Appellation Wine & Spirits can have a successful business. This wine and spirits shop...
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Pierre Marcolini Fall/Winter 2005 Collection
(30 November 2005) - Don't deny yourself. You deserve it. We just posted two great Marcolini gift ideas in our Gift Guide (#1 and #2), but their Fall/Winter 2005 Collection is for you to enjoy. Unless you're at CH HQ, in which case...
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Sam's Yams
(30 November 2005) - Sam's Yams are a newly discovered dog treat that CH mascots Otis and Logan are all over. Having heard recently about more than one incident involving the healthy looking "green" chews that are mostly corn starch, and others about...
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Classic Cookbooks
(24 November 2005) - For some, Thanksgiving is the one day of the year when cookbooks come off shelves and get put to use. With last month's English-language release of the Italian classic The Silver Spoon, lauded as the bible of Italian cuisine,...
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Thirsty Work by Matt Skinner
(22 November 2005) - Matt believes that everyone can learn about, understand, and enjoy the pleasures of wine without carrying around little pocket charts, subscribing to glossy wine magazines and using fancy words to describe the experience. And anyone fortunate enough to have...
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Schwartz's Crunchmallows
(21 November 2005) - Decadence takes many forms (and for some reason we seem to be fairly expert at several of them). Schwartz Crunchmallows are our latest obsession. Made in New York by the Schwartz family since 1939, these insanely delectable marshmallows sit...
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Mobi Sandwich Bags
(16 November 2005) - Continuing with today's food theme I bring you Mobi sandwich bags. Created by husband and wife team Michael and Sandra Isaacman, these zip seal plastic bags come in 12 different patterns. Kid and adult friendly, they're a welcomed alternative...
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Sport Beans
(16 November 2005) - In the same vein as Gummi bear vitamins for kids and hair gel that looks like a Listerine strip comes another interesting half-breed: Performance Candy. Sport Beans are jelly beans that are "formulated with carbohydrates, electrolytes, and vitamins C...
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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?...
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Dr. Becker's Bites dog and cat treats
(15 November 2005) - CH is always on the lookout for quality, natural dog treats. These crisps are made from beef liver and kidney with garlic and vitamin E supplement. That's all. No fillers, grains or other creepy stuff. Created by Karen Becker,...
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Chocolate Show Roundup
(11 November 2005) - Highlights from the Chocolate Show, in NYC until 11/13/2005. Bissinger's has just launched a line of dark chocolate covered seeds and nuts they call Naturals. The Black Sesame Crunch is one of the best things I've tasted recently. Crunchy,...
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Chocolate Vitale Hot Chocolate
(31 October 2005) - We had the opportunity to taste this new hot chocolate from Chocolate Vitale at an Ubercool event the other night. Inspired by the celebrated hot chocolate cafés in Paris and conceived by an American couple from Seattle, this mix...
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Peeled Snacks
(27 October 2005) - Noha Waibsnaider created Peeled Snacks a year ago when she couldn't find healthy snack foods at the grocery store. Three varieties are available, and all feature only dry roasted nuts and large chunks of dried fruits with no added...
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Elizabeth Hickock's Jell-O Masterpiece
(25 October 2005) - San Francisco artist and designer Elizabeth Hickock has created an hommage to her city unlike any you've probably ever seen before. It's also a testament to her skills in the kitchen. The prints have a peaceful, eerie glow that...
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Pierre Marcolini Chocolatier
(21 October 2005) - Wondering what to get us for the holidays? Our birthdays? Any days? We're obsessed with the chocolate craft of Pierre Marcolini, an artisian chocolatier in Brussels (with shops in Tokyo, London, Paris and New York). What makes Pierre Marcolini...
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Alcoholica Esoterica
(18 October 2005) - Ian Lendler's new book Alcoholica Esoterica: A Collection of Useful and Useless Information As It Relates to the History and Consumption of All Manner of Booze is a new book in the "did you know?" category of miscellaneous and...
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TriniTEA Electric Tea Maker
(18 October 2005) - We've been making our afternoon cuppa with the TriniTea for the last week and it has earned a place on our kitchen counter. It's a two carafed system that separates steeping and serving. We like the timer that allows...
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Spicy Thai flavor Kettle Chips
(11 October 2005) - There are a few reasons why these chips should be in your pantry. First off, they taste great. They have a not in-your-face combination of sweet, salty, spicy, tangy, and heat. Second, they are one of two flavors, along...
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Homegrown Pure and Simple
(06 October 2005) - Chef Michel Nischan is a source of inspiration for me as both a cook and someone passionate about food (especially organically raised food), family and friends. His new book, (with the help of formidable food writer Mary Goodbody), Homegrown...
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Get the Scoop
(03 October 2005) - The Nuscüp, that is. We love this new multi-function measuring cup, designed by Pollen Design (designers of the Rabbit corkscrew) for the Swiss kitchenwares company Dalla Piazza. It is easy to use, ergonomic, and very sturdy. Your thumb controls...
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Blanxart Chocolate Canela a la Taza
(30 September 2005) - As Autumn approaches and the temperatures drop it's time to start stocking up on hot chocolate. The first (of several we'll share with you this fall) is in bar form and is made by Bombons Blanxart, the celebrated Spanish...
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Dazz-Ahh
(26 September 2005) - There's nothing new about simple syrup (sugar dissolved in hot water). Nor is there anything new about using it instead of sugar in an iced tea, iced coffee or lemonade (because it is much easier to mix with cold...
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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...
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The Silver Spoon
(23 September 2005) - Phaidon Press is widely admired for making some of the best looking, best designed, and best printed design, art and photography books. When they announce the first cookbook in their catalog you know it's going to be something very...
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New Seal-a-Meal Vacuum Food Sealers
(21 September 2005) - If you're not familiar with vacuum food sealers take note. They are a great way to store food and ingredients (no more dried out brown sugar, for example), and one of the easiest ways to cook or reheat food....
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Sahale Snacks
(09 September 2005) - I've been obsessing over these great snacks lately. Like Josh and Edmond, the creators of Sahale snacks, I've found most nut/trail mixes lacking inspiration and flavor. The four recipes (Ksar Blend is my favorite) blend the freshest fruit and...
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Spiced Lady Ring
(07 September 2005) - Can't stand other people's cooking? Ever wish you could bring your own spices out on the town with you? Take a look at Iluren's Spiced Lady Ring, designed by Chao and Eero Jewel. Although it's also made as a...
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Schaschlik Knife Block
(31 August 2005) - Designed by Martin Robitsch, the Schaschlik knife block holds your blades without having to worry about fitting them in the right slot. Made from bamboo skewers, you can keep your equipment neat or mesy-- whatever suits your kitchen style. $110...
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Tokyo Bound
(30 August 2005) - On a recent trip to Tokyo in addition to the new cool stores, there were some cultural practices that stood out. When people are sick, or avoiding pollen they wear facial masks. I was in Tokyo at the beginning...
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Flame-top Ceramic Cookware
(19 August 2005) - I have several pots that I love to cook with. Some can also store or reheat the food the day after. Emile Henry has just introduced its new Flame-top Ceramic cookware and it looks pretty amazing. It's ceramic, but...
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TheFoodLoop
(18 August 2005) - Florence Fabricant wrote about TheFoodLoop in yesterday's New York Times and it's a great little invention: A simple worm-like heat-resistant reusable silicone fastener that you use to keep food together when you cook it. Unlike string or other fasteners,...
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Take a Tour on the Wild Side
(10 August 2005) - Chocolove's quality bars shouldn't be a discovery to those of you with a sweet tooth. They consistently deliver great taste and quality at a very reasonable price. I'm particularly fond of the Cherries and Almond bar (though 55% is...
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Coca-Cola M5
(25 July 2005) - In an inspired change of pace from their constant re-tinkering of flavors and additives, Coca-Cola has instead chosen to focus on an evolution of their design. The soft drink giant recently comissioned five talented young design groups from five...
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Champagne Toolbox
(22 July 2005) - Next time you're asked to help a dear friend move, send over one of these handy toolboxes by Dina Bean in lieu of your presence and you may just find yourself completely off the hook. The red metal box...
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Steep Design
(21 July 2005) - "This is what happens when designers and connoisseurs meet for tea," says Gamila Design, creators of The Tea Stick. Touted as one of the most operative ways to brew a perfect cup, this stainless steel device beats out both...
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Big Head Coasters
(20 July 2005) - j-me was founded by 2 brothers, Mark and Jamie who created these Big Head Coasters. They're stackable either laying down or standing up. A pack contains 4 coasters, 2 boys and 2 girls. I can't think of a more...
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Metromint Water
(15 July 2005) - Metromint water is a great new addition to my fridge. Created by the husband and wife team of Rio Miura and Scott Lowe (who are also behind David Rio teas), Metromint is made with only two ingredients: pure water,...
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Fran's Smoked Salt Caramels
(15 July 2005) - I'm a fan of all things that mix sweet and salty, so when I first tasted the rising confectionary trend combining chocolate, sea salt, and caramel, I was hooked. Fran's Chocolates, a company based out of Seattle, just kicked...
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Cocoa Coal
(13 July 2005) - I'm really excited that more and more companies are creating "adult" food products that hit the sweet spot without pummeling you with extra sugar, HFCS, additives and preservatives; companies like GuS, and Fizzy Lizzy come to mind. Add to...
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Chocolat Moderne
(06 July 2005) - We love when people's lives change and they become obsessed with making artisinal Chocolat Moderne....
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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...
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Weber One-Touch Gold Grill
(19 June 2005) - Although we here at Cool Hunting realize that stereotypes are so not cool, we also understand that sometimes they exist for a reason. My dad loves to grill, my friends' dads love to grill, and chances are yours does too....
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CoffeeGo go going gone
(17 June 2005) - A friend recently introduced me to these tasty coffee candies that advertise themselves as an alternative "when you don't have time for coffee." These old school hard candies are a welcome addition to the candy drawer and at about...
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Juicy Water
(17 June 2005) - Because of Cool Hunting's unusually high Juicy Water by Innocent Drinks. The health-focused U.K. company is taking aim at the shortcomings of most juice drinks: they're either packed with preservatives or simply far too sweet. Innocent's solution is to...
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Bite the Bulleit
(16 June 2005) - We don't want you to think that we at Cool Hunting sit around drinking all the time (having just posted Pimm's Cup, another of our favorite drinks) but it was so hot and humid last weekend that all I...
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Green Tomato Jam
(15 June 2005) - I was intrigued by the concept, and am now a fan: Green Tomato Jam. An inspired balance of flavors and texture, and one of several fascinating jams made by L'Epicurean in France. A few to note: Gingerbread Clementine, Arbutus...
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Refined Refreshment
(13 June 2005) - Every year, within certain social circles, seasonal consumption patterns invariably emerge, lending a discrete, however intangible, identity to a fleeting moment in time. This is never truer than in the ever-idyllic summertime, when spirits (both human and liquid) run...
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Honey I'm Home
(09 June 2005) - This glass jar with a built-in spoon top is a great way to store and serve honey. I love its simple and effective design and low maintenance. It's €18.23 and available online from Vinçon, one of my favorite stores...
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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)...
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Garden in a Bag
(02 June 2005) - About this time of year green thumb urbanites are struggling to find corners of land, or more realistically window sill space, to grow a few little herbs or vegetables. Garden in a Bag, available at Wishing Fish, makes the...
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Nespresso Romeo
(01 June 2005) - Shakespeare's influence continues to impress me. Imagine Juliet (as a Nespresso pod of coffee) standing on her balcony, calling out to her beloved (coffee cup?). Such is the inspiration for the hip design of Nespresso's newest high end machine....
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Ben & Jerry's Euphori Lock
(31 May 2005) - There's nothing worse than looking forward all day to the ice cream in the freezer at home, only to discover that someone else has eaten your Chunky Monkey, or that you ate it all last night, despite the two...
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Martin's Pretzels
(20 May 2005) - It's no secret that sometimes the simplest of foods offer the most pleasure, and anything made by hand with love and a little obsession adds another dimension. Martin's Pretzels are handmade in Pennsylvania and are simply the best you're...
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Fish sticks are back...
(18 May 2005) - Seeing this fish stick pan at ICFF brought me back to second grade, when pretty much the only food I would eat was fish sticks (fortunately I've grown out of that phase). The clever designers at Triebwerk Design in...
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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...
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Store Wars
(09 May 2005) - Remember the Store Wars, a short film by Free Range Graphics for the Organic Trade Association, spreads the word of the pro-organic movement in a humorous and timely manner. It's hard not to love TofuD2, Ham Solo and Chewbroccoli...
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Licorice Piglets
(20 April 2005) - Nothing says I love you quite like a box of piglet shaped licorice... Route 29 Napa makes a variety of tasty licorice, but my favorite are the black and red licorice pieces shaped like piglets. The bags are a...
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Stanley Vacuum Bottle: Pastel Color for Spring
(13 April 2005) - Vacuum Bottle. In fact, the company had women in mind when they revamped its classic half-quart stainless steel canister. Stanley released a new version, updating the almost-century-old thermos by streamlining the vacuum seal, widening the opening for easy drinking...
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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...
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Delonghi Magnifica EAM3500
(12 April 2005) - I know, I know, you'd like to make your own cappucino in the morning, but it gets a bit complicated and messy, and we all like to support the non-chain coffee shop in the hood anyway. But what if...
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I'll Have One To Go
(11 April 2005) - Every once in a while the New York Times Sunday Magazine comes up with something really original. A few weeks back there was a story called “Chef d’Oeuvres” by Oliver Schwaner-Albright with photos by Tom Schierlitz that showed how...
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Have Lunch in Style
(30 March 2005) - Built NY put out a great wine carrying bag (I have the two bottle ByoBag and I absolutely love it). This year, they may have topped their design with two new products: a six-pack carrying bag and a lunch...
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Got Crabs?
(28 March 2005) - The International Home & Housewares Show hit Chicago’s McCormick Place last week (admittedly not as cool as Carol's trip to the gaming convention in San Francisco, but I digress). After trekking miles through the three buildings (without a Sherpa,...
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June Taylor Organic Jams
(18 March 2005) - Friends of mine have been receiving little pots of June Taylor's jams for the last few years. It's been a closely held little secret of mine. Fortunately for all of us, June has settled into her new "still room"...
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Schott's Food & Drink Miscellany
(14 March 2005) - Many of you are already familiar with Ben Schott's masterpiece of useful (cheers from around the world), interesting (tea grading nomenclature, explaining the Scoville scale) and trivial (banqueting legislation in the U.K. in 1517) facts, figures and details. It's...
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Chocolate-filled Eggshells by Bonnat
(11 March 2005) - The Bonnat family has been making chocolates in Voiron in the south of France since 1884. Their Hérisson (hedgehog) is a favorite of mine (a chocolate-covered hazelnut praline) and their single estate Grand Cru bars are intriguing. Our friends...
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Boule
(04 March 2005) - Chant along with me: Chocolaterie, Pâtisserie, Viennoiserie, Confiserie, Glacerie... I'm still tweaking from my visit to Boule-- LA's three month-old shop of wonders by pastry chef Michelle Myers (who is also the co-owner of Sona restaurant). Everything I sampled...
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For the Love of Beans
(01 March 2005) - I just got back from Costa Rica and, among so many other wonderful things about this friendly country, I fell in love with the coffee. If you think you can’t live without your daily Starbucks, you’ll about lose yourself...
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Havanna Alfajores Cookies
(25 February 2005) - . I found these Argentinian treats in a coffee shop in Miami and haven't stopped talking about them (and eating them) all week. Made by the well known Havanna brand, the best of the five flavors are the Dulce de...
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Capogiro Gelato Artisans
(10 February 2005) - Rosemary Honey Goat's Milk. Lemon Opal Basil Sorbetto. Carambola con Limon Verde. Intrigued yet? Stephanie Reitano was so inspired by trips to gelaterias in her husband's native Italy that she created her own in Philadelphia. Produced EVERY morning in...
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Sticky Personalized Candy
(10 February 2005) - Sydney based Sticky are candy artisans and performers. They make all sorts of hard candies in their shop, while open for business, for all their customers to see first hand. Their attention to detail is pretty amazing; I can...
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Froehlich's Pickled Green Pear Tomatoes
(09 February 2005) - Froehlich's, a small store in Three Oaks Michigan. Most everything they make is from their own gardens, and if you happen to be in the 'hood stop by for some of the best bread around....
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Saffron is the Ingredient of The Gates
(04 February 2005) - Here in New York (and probably beyond) we're eagerly awaiting the unveiling of Jeanne-Claude and Christo's Central Park installation, The Gates. To honor the work and compliment its color, several local restaurants will be serving dishes with Saffron. On...
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Kitchen Design Book
(03 February 2005) - The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home features 85 separately designed and invented outstanding kitchen projects....
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PodGourmet Vegan Edition
(31 January 2005) - All you Vegans with iPods can now rest easy when cooking away from home. Enrique Quintero's Pod Gourmet Vegan Edition is a collection of 277 Vegan recipes neatly organized and ready for download to your iPod. via Platelets...
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Welcome Ari, Plus New Categories!
(27 January 2005) - I'm pleased to announce that Ari Bendersky has joined our little collective. He'll be focusing on Music, which is a category many of you have requested be covered here on Cool Hunting. Ari has lots of experience in the...
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128 Tea Mugs
(24 January 2005) - Onkar Singh Kular has designed something to help the host with a mean perfectionist streak. Each of the 128 tea mugs is a Pantone shade of brown, which allows people to pick out the mug that matches the way they...
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Custom Printed M&M's
(21 January 2005) - M&M's have been available for special order in over 20 different colors for awhile now. Their latest-- custom messages. Perfect for the corporate candy jar or a chocolatly version of the classic Valentine's Day love not candies....
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Foodie Survival Kit
(24 December 2004) - Mobile Foodie Survival Kit from Flight 001 for $30. Never again suffer from bland or nasty food simply because you're on the road. This little kit features all the essential herbs and spices-- like crucial wasabi and soy sauce....
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ripeSense
(23 December 2004) - ripeSense sensor changes color by reacting to the aroma released by fruits as they ripen. The ripeSense packaging protects the fruit while in transit—and there is no longer a need for shoppers to squeeze and feel ‘is it ripe...
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Designer Tomato Juice
(13 December 2004) - The Japanese E-Zine Shift offers on their site designer tomato juice for 2,000 yen (about $19). It’s made from organic tomatoes in the town of Toasa in Hokkaido. The red elixir is said to be of a higher quality...
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ZICO Coconut Water
(27 August 2004) - ZICO brings it to you first. Coconut water is better than regular water because it has five essential electrolytes, more potassium than a banana, low acidity, no fat, no sugar added, and no cholesterol-- and it's yummy. Low carb...
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Carb Calculator
(26 March 2004) - The Robi Nutritional Calculator is a device dedicated to helping you count calories, fat, protein and of course, carbs. I'm all for health and nutrition, but the low carb fad is getting a bit out of control. We all...
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Spicy Brown
(25 March 2004) - Check out this cute and crazy combination of T-shirts and food stuffs. As they claim on their site, Spicy Brown serves up fresh shopping daily with sides of recipes, restaurants and activities from people who’ve tried them and said,...
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The Meatrix
(16 November 2003) - The Meatrix borrows the style of the Matrix to make a point about the horrors of factory farming. Watch the movie, then check out these sites for some great resources on eating well and responsibly: Farm to Table where you...
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Iced Green Tea
(15 September 2003) - ITO EN makes the best iced green tea that I have ever had. I'm hooked. It's tasty, simple and natural. Not sweetened, nothing added. Just tea. Yum....
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