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Articles by Caitlin Zaino

The Founding Editor of The Urban Grocer, Caitlin Zaino is a New York native turned expat, who after a stint in the kitchen traded in her knife for a pen – or keyboard, as it were. Notable food writing credits include NB Review and Lost at E Minor, where she is a regular contributor. The concept for the Urban Grocer was inspired by extensive travelling around the world matched with a real craving for some knock-out foodie tips tailored towards young urbanites.

Oo La La! Pastiglie Leone
July 30, 2010 – 4:04 pm | One Comment

Italian candy maker Pastiglie Leone has been churning out colorful and unique pastilles, jellies, and bonbons since back in the day. But it’s the confectionary’s lozenges that take the cake — or the lolly, as …

How Sweet It Is: Pancracio Chocolates
July 30, 2010 – 3:15 pm | No Comment

A wave of cool concept chocolate boutiques and cleverly wrapped coco bars has hit the foodie world in recent years. And like many trends, some of the most innovative takes on this sweet favorite are …

Putting the Fun Back in Doing the Dishes
July 28, 2010 – 12:42 pm | One Comment

We’re loving this tea towel and ceramic plate from Australian artist, Emma Magenta. A well-known illustrator, Magenta has taken her supreme drawing talent to the home – momentarily at least. And we’re happy she …

You Gotta Have Heart: Heart, San Francisco
July 27, 2010 – 3:37 pm | 3 Comments

Think of all the notions that you may have of wine bars as pretentious and stuck-up. Now, throw them out the window: enter, Heart. At this San Francisco-based wine bar/ restaurant/ art gallery, being atypical …

Chic and Sleek: Naos, Mexico City
July 26, 2010 – 10:42 pm | No Comment

Stainless steel is paired with white marble and an open glass-paneled kitchen at the chic Naos in Mexico City. Here, Monica Patiño‘s stylish joint serves up contemporary and creative Mexican-fusion cuisine to a fashionable food-obsessed …

Things That Go Pop
July 26, 2010 – 10:54 am | One Comment

Splashes of red, blue, and yellow grace these limited edition Dom Pérignon bottles, paying homage to the great American artist, Andy Warhol. Commissioned by Dom Pérignon, this exclusion collection is a reimagining of their infamous …

Knock Knock. Who’s There? Your Breakfast.
July 20, 2010 – 11:42 pm | One Comment

Do you dig your cereal gluten free, full of bran flakes, and topped with almonds? Or, are you more of a honey toasted oats and chock full of dried fruits kind of person? Well, however …

More or Less: A Cookbook
July 20, 2010 – 4:14 pm | One Comment

‘More or Less: A Cookbook’ is a beautiful collaboration between designer Lottie Crumbleholme and illustrator Emma Löfström. Together, both women created a visually striking project ‘centered around food, conversation, and the ecological impact’ of how …

Monkeying Around: Cake Monkey
July 20, 2010 – 1:22 am | One Comment

Admit it. Occasionally images of Yo-hos, Pop Tarts, and Snowballs creep into your mind, sparking an irresistible craving for those over-processed sugary childhood sweets. Well, breathe a sigh of relief – all your nostalgic food …

It’ll Make You Swoon: Caorunn Gin, Scotland
July 19, 2010 – 12:56 pm | One Comment

It’s cherry season, so why not capitalize on these fleeting fruits and make some knockout cherry cocktails? Do it up proper and start with Caorunn Gin.
Made in the Scottish Highlands at a working malt …