Tofu Kubrick Series

Posted on March 20, 2007 Under Design

While at the Kid Robot store in San Francisco this weekend, I got my foodie kick from the toy world. I'm totally head-over-heels for the Tofu Kubrick Series by the Toyko based Devilrobots. This limited series is an assortment of…

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Urbana: Table-less Eating

Posted on March 19, 2007 Under Design

Love to picnic, hate the logistics? Thank goodness for design innovation. Simplicitas design firm located in Stockholm has the perfect solution for your picnic cravings. The new Urbana design encompasses the ideals for a modern picnic and an on-the-go lifestyle.…

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The Cure Drink Helps

Posted on March 15, 2007 Under Food

There are a lot of products out there that purport to "cure your hangover," and none I've tried have cured mine. I think the only true cure for head-pounding after-drinking death is to not poison your body in the first…

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Dedos

Posted on March 9, 2007 Under Food

"Dedos" may mean "fingers" in Portuguese, but it means innovative design the world of kitchenware concepts. Using shot glass design as inspiration, Felipe Zanardi is changing the actual drinking experience. Zanardi, a Brazilian designer, has changed glassware by putting the…

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Carl's Jr. Goes Viral

Posted on March 6, 2007 Under Life

In a quite humorous viral stunt to promote the new Spicy Buffalo sandwich, Carl's Jr. enlisted what appears to be your classic blonde centerfold, middle American girl in cowboy boots, wearing a short denim skirt and belly shirt to push…

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Seasoning Vein: See Your Seasoning

Posted on March 5, 2007 Under Food

We've covered Hugo Danti before. Now we're back to tell you about his unique delivery mode for olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper. The Seasoning Vein allows you to enjoy the aesthetic of seasonings, allowing you to view quality…

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Nexcite

Posted on March 5, 2007 Under Life

Once upon a time, just a couple years ago, there was Niagara. A Swedish company had developed Niagara as an herbal love enhancement supplement for women-- and it was huge! I remember it being all over the news. These bubbly…

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Beddingtons: Amsterdam

Posted on February 26, 2007 Under Travel

Best described as darlingly innovative cuisine, we had a chance to dine at Beddingtons Saturday evening in Amsterdam. Usually a near impossible reservation to get, we lucked out with a cancellation literally seconds before we called to inquire. Jean Beddington,…

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Yamazato Restaurant: Amsterdam

Posted on February 25, 2007 Under Travel

Yamazato is a traditional Japanese restaurant tucked on the ground floor of Amsterdam's Hotel Okura. Zagat readers gave their nod to the restaurant as being one of the best Japanese restaurants in the whole of Europe-- and being the Asian…

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Veil

Posted on February 21, 2007 Under Design

Hugo Danti has just released his conceptual coffee set, entitled Veil. The Veil design has a modern elegance that is very fresh. Veil is not just a coffee cup, but is a service set that consists of a coffee cup…

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