Interview: Stu Waters of Stu’s Pickles

The vinegar freak tells us how he adds a briny punch to a classic Bloody Mary

by Madison Kahn Stu Waters loves pickles. The Midwesterner started experimenting with food in college and upon graduating, decided to leave his philosophy degree behind for a culinary education. Waters quickly found his niche in fermentation and a romance with pickles ensued. Claiming pickles are “half art, half science,” Waters improvised with various recipes for years until he found what he feels is the ultimate …

George Daniels: A Master Watchmaker and his Art

An unparalleled glimpse into the life and work of the grandfather of the mechanical movement

by James Lamdin Considered by many to be the greatest watchmaker of the 20th century, and also singularly responsible for keeping modern mechanical watchmaking alive during the invasion of mass-produced electronic quartz wristwatches, George Daniels left behind a legacy of important horological innovation when he died in 2011. From pocket watches to grandfather clocks and everything in between, the watchmaker made an indelible mark on …

Himo

Mimosa Pale's sculptural hats range from lampshades to a house of cards

by Jason Kenny In the bustling Neukölln area of Berlin, about a block down from a stretch of small bars on Weserstrasse, milliner Mimosa Pale creates irreverent hats in her small studio and shop, Himo. The name of the store comes from the Finnish word for lust or passion, and describes the wares precisely. “I’m a hat lover from my childhood,” Pale explains. “My dream …