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Charleston Crepe Co: C’est Magnifique, Darlin’

March 20, 2010 – 4:30 am | No Comment

Who doesn’t love a crêpe? Those paper-thin pancakes, served warm with a smear of Nutella, a squeeze of lemon juice, or a mound of whipped cream. So thin, so crispy, so delicate – and gone …

Tasty Typography

March 19, 2010 – 9:57 am | 2 Comments

For the designer in you – and for the baker in you too – you can now have your favorite font and eat it too. Yup, thanks to font fanatic designer Beverly Hsu, acrylic aluminum …

Olive Oil Fit for the Greek Gods

March 18, 2010 – 4:53 pm | 12 Comments

Greece. A land of sapphire seas, abounding sun, startling white architecture, and lazy days, chilling in the heat. And don’t forget, of course, exceptional eats, grown passionately, executed beautifully. Take, for instance, Koronekes.
Produced near …

We All Scream for Jeni’s Ice Cream

March 17, 2010 – 8:32 am | No Comment

Move over, chocolate and vanilla- there’s a new game in town. With innovative flavors, local ingredients, and serious attention to detail, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will make anyone view the frozen treat in a …

A Handsome Cuppa: 65 Degrees, Melbourne

March 16, 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 …

Found! El Dorado Tacos, Boston

March 15, 2010 – 2:54 pm | 2 Comments

If your quest for the perfect Mexican pit-stop seems like seeking the lost city of gold, then you’ll feel like a proud explorer when you discover Dorado Tacos and Cemitas in Brookline, Massachusetts, just outside …

Lick It, Love It: Pat & Stick’s Homemade Ice Cream

March 12, 2010 – 3:56 pm | One Comment

What sounds more fun? Baking chocolate cookies and making knock-out homemade ice cream, or IT? Well, to Pat Monnot and ‘Stick’ Seach the answer was an easy one.
Now, these one-time IT professionals have turned …

Lord of the Fries: Veggie Perfection Down Under

March 11, 2010 – 11:10 pm | One Comment

Lord of the Fries is a one time revolving van turned take-out joint offering “burgers” and not surprisingly, fries, for Melbournian vegans and vegetarians alike. Their Big Mark Burger — a veggie patty topped with …

Life’s A Circus: Vinaceous Wines

March 10, 2010 – 6:15 pm | No Comment

Want 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 …

His Thirsty Work: Matt Skinner

March 8, 2010 – 2:12 am | No Comment

Matt Skinner puts to rest any notion you may have that all wine guys are a bit too, well, uppity. And that’s the point. Making himself and wine simple and easy to understand is a …