Translating an Iconic Figure into a Restaurant Concept, NYC’s Brigitte

A meeting of the South of France and Brazil in the Lower East Side

There’s an exuberance to the corner of Canal and Ludlow. Its neighborhood—a confluence of the LES, Chinatown and Two Bridges—has seen high-profile additions like the Metrograph join NYC staples like Bacaro. Dimes, Forgetmenot and Kiki’s form a triangle of quality and reliability. Without the trampling of tourists, there’s something so charismatic to these restaurants, their proximity to one another and the preserved (perceived) New York-ness …

Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle

The pour-over coffee brewing system gets a high-tech upgrade

In May of 2015 Fellow announced the launch of their company with the Duo Coffee Steeper. The brands founders are self-described “coffee nerds obsessed with product design,” and their goal with the steeper was to perfect a new way to brew coffee that highlighted the best of both French Press and pour-over brewing methods. They’ve since added innovative pour-over dripper systems and kettles to their …

Gérard Bertrand’s Growing Roster of Biodynamic Wines

We speak with the winemaker about his new portfolio addition and numerous domaines along the South of France

One of the most renowned winemakers in the world, Gérard Bertrand has a portfolio that acts as a representation of Languedoc’s terroir. Among the vines of southern France since age 10, Bertrand has an active approach to understanding what makes great wine. He continues to develop his estates, never settling for anything less than the best. In fact, Bertrand is considered a visionary across appellation, …