Malle W. Trousseau’s Oyster Kit

Shuck shells like a professional with the celebrated French company's stylish equipment

Anyone who’s played the role of an oyster shucker can understand the difficulties these little saltwater delicacies can inflict on even the most burly of hands. This holiday season, Malle W. Trousseau is set to release a must-have for any oyster enthusiast looking to ease the process of shucking. The celebrated French cookware company’s oyster kit comprises a leather hand shield and a high-quality iron …

Tesseron Cognac

Steeped in viticulture heritage, the French brandy-maker's cellars date back to the 12th century

It comes as no surprise that Tesseron Cognac—with its family lineage at the pinnacle of winemaking—is among the more graceful and interesting offerings in the world of brandy. Alfred Tesseron is the current director of the stunning estate in the heart of the eponymous region, along with one of the world’s most renowned and storied vineyards in Bordeaux, Château Pontet-Canet. History aside, what truly matters …

Creative Time’s Fall Ball Cocktails

Mastermind Alex Ott delivers three (and a half) Absolut Elyx mixed drinks with a mission

For their annual Fall Ball, NYC-based arts production organization Creative Time hosted a slumber party. Andsince it was created by the people who brought Kara Walker’s epic Domino Sugar Factory exhibition to Brooklynthis was no ordinary sleepover. Rather, it was an event with cots and noise-canceling headphones, art experiences and extraordinary performance programming across the floors of Neuehouse. There, with Absolut Elyx, they hosted an …