IFNi Coffee Candy

The Japanese roasting company creates an all-natural treat from roasted, ground beans

We came across IFNi Roasting Co’s coffee candy in Tokyo. The roastery and wholesale coffee sellers (who also have grand plans to develop their own, original coffee equipment) have a small café in Shizuoka where they are based. Made in collaboration with a Japanese candy factory, these coffee candies are created from roasted and ground beans—there’s no liquid, instant coffee or synthetic ingredients. You can …

Marcelli Formaggi’s Marketplace

A taste of Abruzzo, Italy via small production cheese, olive oil, honey and more

Abruzzo may not be one of the first regions to come to mind when one hears “Italy,” but its green mountains, high altitude air and endless pastures (one-third of Abruzzo is protected in the form of national parks, nature reserves, etc.) make for excellent cheese production. In the isolated mountain village town of Anversa degli Abruzzi, sheep and cows graze on mountain greens and wild …

Five Festive Holiday Cocktails

A little bit of smoke, a little bit of fire and a lot of spice

As fun should infuse the very air we breathe this time of year, it’s a good time to get extra creative with cocktails. Certain flavors have entered the seasonal signifier canon, but exploration shouldn’t stop there. The following cocktails, from some of our favorite spots, take each sip to the next level. There’s plenty of classic holiday flavors like baked apple, maple syrup and peppermint, …