Bong Vodka Artist Series

Posted on July 26, 2006 Under Art

The news it out! Bong Vodka just launched a gorgeous artist bottles series in collaboration with some of our favorite artists: Jason Thielke, Yosoh, Matthew Curry and Ogi. The limited edition bottles (and boxes) will be available in stores throughout…

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Becherovka

Posted on July 14, 2006 Under Food

Ever smoked a clove? If so, you might notice the sweet taste on your mouth after a couple drags. Think of that lip-smacker flavor, put it in liquid form and you have Becherovka, an herbal bitter liqueur made in the…

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Flirt Vodka

Posted on July 11, 2006 Under Design

These ads, along with a few for Mary Jane Vodka (take a guess at what they looked like) were all the buzz around Bulgaria when we arrived last summer. They seemed to appear on every corner, not to mention across…

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Simple Coffee

Posted on June 12, 2006 Under Food

Attention all coffee lovers! I just came across this fantastic grassroots start-up coffee company called Simple Coffee that is based on the principles of "better trade and honestly organic values." Simple Coffee, founded by three 23-year old entrepreneurs, prides itself…

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Metromint: Spearmint Flavor

Posted on March 29, 2006 Under Travel

Anyone who knows me knows I love mint, especially Metromint-- the peppermint water made from nothing but spring water and pesticide-free mint grown in Washington's Yakima Valley. I guess the folks at Metromint loved me so much they went out…

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Zipfizz

Posted on March 29, 2006 Under Food

I don't usually drink coffee, so early mornings can be especially hard--Until I was given a sample of Zipfizz, a healthy new energy drink mix that only has 10 calories, no sugar, and includes 25 nutrients, antioxidants, and electrolytes. All…

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Pom Tea: Crazy Delicious

Posted on March 22, 2006 Under Travel

Thanks to my friends over at Cool Hunting for the heads up on Pom Teas. I was never a huge fan of the original Pom Juice, I found them to be a little overwhelming. However, the teas I found a…

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Firefly Tonics

Posted on December 18, 2005 Under Travel

I tried some drinks by Firefly Tonics when I was in London several months ago, and they were really delicious. I was happy to see these products in Whole Foods the other day in the US-- looks like they're getting…

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Metromint

Posted on November 14, 2005 Under Travel

I was a little bit suspect when I started hearing a new mint water called 'Metromint', but I gave it a try last week and i'm now glad I did-- It's great! Metromint is simply natural spring water mixed with…

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Delocator

Posted on April 5, 2005 Under Life

Delocator is a smart little website that locates independently owned cafes in your area. Clearly the logo is taking a shot at the corporate monster, Starbucks. "Currently, independently owned cafés around the world are under aggressive attack; and their numbers…

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