Brooklyn-made STAGG Jam + Marmalade

Small-batch, handmade spreads in thoughtful flavors

There’s much more coming out of Brooklyn than art and leather goods. In fact, some of the treats produced there happen to be rather delectable. STAGG jams and marmalades—all small-batch and handmade in Crown Heights—happen be a notable addition. The ingredients are simple and local, and are combined in a very traditional manner involving slow-cooking the whole fruit for up to 12 hours. The jam’s …

The Drawing Room Pop-Up Bakery and Bar

Intricate, original desserts and cocktails at a different NYC location every month

From Black Tap’s colossal milkshakes and Dominique Ansel’s milk and cookie shots to Crown Heights’ new bar/bakery Butter & Scotch, there’s no shortage of creative, hyped-up sweet treats in NYC. But if you’re looking for something beyond a quick transaction at the end of an hour-long wait, there’s a new pop-up for you. Taking place at a new, undisclosed location each month, Drawing Room is …

Feeling the Burn

Six different indie foods to relieve your spicy fix, from Hawaiian beef chips to sweet Korean gochujang

There’s something about the temperature rising that makes you want to follow suit. If you’ve found yourself pouring Cholula over every single dish lately (I too, purchase mine in bulk by the half-gallon), break out of the rut with these artisanal delights that show off the versatile use of chile peppers, from sweet to smoky. Rather than try to make you cry, these handmade foods …