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Urban Dining: City Plates

November 28, 2011 – 3:21 pm | No Comment
city plates, new york

Traverse the winding roads of Rome with your penne. Jump across the East River with your pie. Take a tour of Tokyo with your rice. No we’re not delusional, we’re just totally hooked on …

Cover it Up! Switch Glass Covers, Japan

August 23, 2011 – 10:43 am | One Comment
rice cover

All of you design buffs out there, listen up. We’ve come across another killer find from the land of bottle-cap herb gardens, subterranean farms, and Cheshire cat pizza. That’s right, we’re talking about Japan. And …

Bling Up Your Bake Off

June 24, 2011 – 2:02 pm | One Comment

We’re in a wedding kind of mood here at The Urban Grocer. And for good reason: Our fearless leader, Founding Editor Caitlin Zaino, will be tying the knot next week in a lovely little ceremony …

Moody Mugs

May 30, 2011 – 12:47 pm | 5 Comments

Happy? Moody? Sleepy? How did you roll out of bed this Monday morning? Whatever your take on the day, you can find a mug to match your mood thanks to the folks over at Thabto, …

Dive Right In

May 24, 2011 – 9:08 am | One Comment
tea diver, in mug

Add a little whimsy to your afternoon caffeine fix with Tea Diver from Seoul-based Abel Partners Design Studio. Instead of using the metal ball on a chain that you’re used to, load your tea (you …

Bone China

March 29, 2011 – 8:28 pm | One Comment

You’re having a dinner party and you’re deciding between the classic bone china, or the china with bones drawn on them. Hmmmm….It’s got to be the latter. Aptly named “Bone China” this new collection of …

Rock it like a Hipster!

March 18, 2011 – 7:18 pm | No Comment

Let’s be honest: most of us aren’t at our best before imbibing that critical first dose of caffeine in the morning. So you might be forgiven for wishing you could adopt an alter ego – …

Eco-Chic: Wasara

March 9, 2011 – 1:27 pm | No Comment

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 …

Made to Measure

January 21, 2011 – 10:31 am | 15 Comments

Bored with your stainless steel measuring cups? We discovered these cute little girls to help measure dry ingredients for your next bake sale. They’re made by Fred and Friends in Rhode Island and …

The Urban Grocer Gift Guide for Foodies

December 8, 2010 – 2:08 pm | No Comment

Foodies can be a hard bunch to shop for. Their kitchens are already stocked with the latest gadgets and must-have appliances. The impossible-to-shop cook on your list requires a little extra effort to …