A Handsome Cuppa: 65 Degrees, Melbourne
March 9, 2010 – 10:32 pm | No Comment

Craving for some stellar joe while traipsing around Melbourne? Then 65 Degrees is definitely your cuppa. Set to add to the already funky Melbourne cafe scene, this recently opened coffee joint boasts friendly service, a …

Read the full story »
Eat

Exceptional global food stops perfect for the urban foodie

The Market

Brilliant packaging, creative designs, and stellar foodstuffs

Bottles

Artistic wine labels, innovative drinks, and other thirst-quenching delights

Boutiques

Striking and hip foodie shops, boutiques, and cafes the world over

Off The Menu

Cookbooks, films, and foodie pop-culture must-haves

Local Intelligence

Snapshot interviews with chefs, waiters, food writers, designers, and other industry cool cats

Bottles »

Life’s A Circus: Vinaceous Wines
March 10, 2010 – 6:15 pm | No Comment

vinaceous-winesWant to add a little mystery to your wine? How about something with a wondrous past? Well, look no further than Vinaceous.

Hailing from Australia, Vinaceous Wines rock striking labels depicting sexy circus characters with quirky personas. From the Snake Charmer to their most recent addition, Sirenya, these Public Creative-designed labels transcend traditional styles, throwing a bit more excitement into the increasingly aesthetically interesting New World wine market mix.

And then there’s the wine itself. With grapes sourced from South and Western Australia and a solid reputation as a quality wine, Vinaceous has developed somewhat of a cult follwing around Oz. So if you’re in the mood for a little madness, give them a go. After all, life’s a circus.

  • Share/Bookmark
Knock-out Turkish Delights
March 4, 2010 – 10:29 pm | No Comment
Knock-out Turkish Delights

Who knew that New Zealanders could make authentic, knock-out Turkish delights? Yet that is exactly what makes Wellington-based artisanal confectioners, Loukoumi, so renowned. This boutique company’s traditional Turkish delights are all natural, handcrafted sweets available …

Beer Here! Monk’s Kettle, SF
March 3, 2010 – 7:22 pm | No Comment
Beer Here! Monk’s Kettle, SF

At The Monk’s Kettle in San Francisco, the impressive beer menu is longer than many restaurant wine lists. Then again, this is the place for learning about beer and for taste testing the gamut of …

Who’s Tasting? You Are! Trial Sized Wines
March 2, 2010 – 7:46 pm | No Comment
Who’s Tasting? You Are! Trial Sized Wines

Ever wanted to test out that uber expensive bottle of wine before dishing out the cash for it? Well, it seems the folks at WineSide had you in mind when they dreamed up trial size …

A Legend Lost: Rose Gray, The River Cafe
March 1, 2010 – 12:37 pm | No Comment
A Legend Lost: Rose Gray, The River Cafe

It is with great sadness that the food world mourns the loss of The River Cafe’s legendary co-founder, Rose Gray.
With no formal training – just some time spent in the Tuscan hills of Italy …

Recyclage de Luxe
February 27, 2010 – 5:49 pm | No Comment
Recyclage de Luxe

Old-school, timeless French is the vibe of creative agency Mother London’s latest campaign for Stella Artois. Titled Recyclage de Luxe, these massive, 1960s vintage-esc posters lining the walls of London’s tube aim to unabashedly promote …

Cups O’ Art
February 26, 2010 – 2:50 pm | No Comment
Cups O’ Art

Artist Cheeming Boey sketches out absolutely brilliant illustrations using styrofoam cups as his canvas. Once you get around the styrofoam bit, there is no denying the impressiveness of his intricate and emotional work, all on …

Southern Comfort: Callie’s Biscuits
February 25, 2010 – 6:03 pm | No Comment
Southern Comfort: Callie’s Biscuits

As someone that comes from the Southern US, I find it pretty sad when people don’t get what I mean when I talk about biscuits. No, not scones. Not digestive biscuits either. I mean, fresh, …

Killer Wine: Killibinbin, Australia
February 24, 2010 – 5:16 pm | No Comment
Killer Wine: Killibinbin, Australia

Killibinbin has always had a bit of a reputation as a killer – wine, that is. So, with the creative cats at Australian-based Mash design studio, this Adelaide Hills producer developed a label to live …

A Lot of Goodness in Liddabit Sweets, Brooklyn
February 23, 2010 – 5:51 pm | No Comment
A Lot of Goodness in Liddabit Sweets, Brooklyn

Liddabit Sweets in Brooklyn is getting a little bit of attention these days. Scratch that; a lot of attention. And it’s no surprise. With handmade treats made from local and organic, quality ingredients, this budding …

Dynamo’s Dynamo Donuts
February 22, 2010 – 10:09 pm | One Comment
Dynamo’s Dynamo Donuts

Who doesn’t love a good doughnut? Not that lead-in-your-stomach, greasy kind but the fresh, flavorful, pillowy soft, totally satisfying type. If you’re keen on the latter and you’re lucky enough to find yourself near San …

Something to Chew On: Peppersmith Gum
February 22, 2010 – 5:41 pm | One Comment
Something to Chew On: Peppersmith Gum

There is something so enticingly old-school about Peppersmith Gum that makes it irresistible. And indeed, that’s the point. Intended to reflect the artisanal values of this new chewing gum company – as well as its …

Mon Dieu! Poutini’s House of Poutine, Toronto
February 20, 2010 – 8:41 pm | No Comment
Mon Dieu! Poutini’s House of Poutine, Toronto

Like maple syrup and ice hockey, nothing says Canada more than poutine: French fried potatoes smothered in cheese curds and then topped with thick, rich gravy. And while most Canadians will argue that the very …

Oh Sinner Woman: Pecheresse
February 19, 2010 – 5:50 pm | No Comment
Oh Sinner Woman: Pecheresse

Once you see the bottle, the name, Pecheresse, makes perfect sense. A combination of the French words for peach and sinner, Pecheresse’s label rocks a mostly naked woman, lounging seductively across the otherwise understated bronze …

Eco-Chic: Wasara
February 18, 2010 – 4:27 pm | No Comment
Eco-Chic: Wasara

It’s a common dilemma. You’re having a party and you either don’t have enough dishes for your crowd, or you can’t bear the thought of washing up at the end. Still, shabby plastic plates just …