Obicà Mozzarella Bar, NYC

Fresh buffalo mozzarella like you've never had before (except in Italy)

Obic Mozzarella Bar is an under-the-radar Flatiron gemone block away from Madison Square Parkthat should be on the list for those downtown planning their next work lunch. With restaurants around the world (from Tokyo to London and Rome), the brand’s New York flagship quietly celebrated its one year anniversary last week. But the quality of its mozzarella can’t be kept secret for much longer. Obic …

Jaala: Hard Hold

If you’re craving more of the future soul goodness that is Hiatus Kaiyote, then Jaala—another jamming foursome from Melbourne, three of whom are women—will appease some of the appetite. Their single “Hard Hold” (from their upcoming debut LP of the same name), produced by Hiatus Kaiyote bassist Paul Bender, highlights their musicality while preserving an intimate vibe of grungy, bedroom punk.

Laurie Lee Custom Leather

Refreshing vintage jackets (and Stan Smiths) with handpainted typography and a dash of humor

As a statement leather jacket that’s more personable than something straight off the rack, London-based Laurie Lee’s one-of-a-kind pieces are an enticing option. She transforms quality vintage leather jackets found in secondhand stores and paints them with humorous sayings reserved for the bold, like “Potatoes Gonna Potate” and “Total Douchebag.” Due to their unique nature, jackets will set you back more than a couple hundred …