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Grunge-Chic: Doss Blockos

May 18, 2011 – 9:44 pm | No Comment

There’s something downright illicit about swigging an alcoholic beverage that’s concealed inside a brown paper bag. It’s edgy, it’s grungy, it’s kind of criminal – which means, of course, that it’s also indisputably hip. Enter …

Marx to the Max: Marx Wine, New Zealand

May 12, 2011 – 8:41 pm | One Comment
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How does a design genius who happens to share the rare last name Marx dispel confusion? What he does best: packaging and branding. Ryan Marx of Marx Design recently launched promotional pieces to set him …

Artisan Liqueurs to Inspire: Thatcher’s Organic

April 29, 2011 – 12:25 pm | No Comment

Thatcher’s Organic is a sensational variety of artisanal liqueurs sure to inspire mixologists and cooks alike. This unique line is quietly churned out in an old distillery in small, handmade batches without the trappings of …

Cold Coffee Craving: One Tree Coffee Co.

April 25, 2011 – 8:46 am | One Comment

It is the perfect summer morning pick-me-up: iced coffee. Cold, refreshing, caffeinated. Pour it over ice, mix in a touch of milk, perhaps a dash of sugar and you’re ready to begin the day. Happily, …

Bubbly Beauty: Bottle Green

April 22, 2011 – 12:14 pm | One Comment

If you’re jonesing for an elegant way to slake your thirst, look no further than the latest sparkling drink from Bottle Green, a little company based in Britain. When it came time to design the …

Butcher Brew: Blood Alley Bitter

April 20, 2011 – 3:26 am | 3 Comments

I’m not sure if it’s the darkly alluring title, the bold red hues or the pig and how it calls to mind charcuterie and other such farm-chic trends, but Blood Alley Bitter seems to hit …

Que delícia! Peelable Brazilian Caipiroska

April 12, 2011 – 2:20 pm | One Comment

Summer is just around the corner. The days are getting longer, the sun is getting hotter and people are starting to dream of barbecues, fresh market produce and drinks on the patio. And so to …

Drink Up, Dream On: Pipeline Porter

March 31, 2011 – 7:57 pm | No Comment

If you’re stuck right in the middle of a slow-to-thaw spring, there is a seasonal brew out there that can warm you up on first glance. Hailing from the dreamy shores of Kailua-Kona on Hawaii’s …

Grab a Cold One: Cold Brew Stubbies

March 23, 2011 – 10:42 pm | 2 Comments

The smoky scent of grilling meats on a barbeque; the soothing sound of chirping crickets; and chilled iced coffee, bitter and refreshing. Ah, the joys of summer. And now, from everyone’s favorite independent coffee clan, …

Yeah Boss! Bos Ice Tea, South Africa

March 17, 2011 – 10:33 am | No Comment

South Africa’s Western Cape may be famous for its wines, but the region’s real native drink has nothing to do with grapes – and everything to do with tea. Enter Bos Ice Tea, a little …