Cool Hunting Video: Dominique Ansel

Experimentation, creativity and constant change define the philosophy of this interesting NYC bakery

Greeted every morning by 150+ pastry enthusiasts waiting eagerly for a taste of the renowned Cronut, Dominique Ansel Bakery of Soho has made quite a name for itself. We spoke with the bakery’s head chef and owner, Dominique Ansel to see where his craze-inducing ideas come from. He explained some of the items on the bakery’s ever-changing menu, his desire for innovation and even presented …

The Made Kitchen Storage Dispenser

Easily store and measure out dried goods with one all-encompassing gadget

A significant part of city life involves jostling for space and learning how to consolidate. With the Made—a cleverly designed dry goods storage unit found on Kickstarter—a little bit of added functionality means you can ditch your measuring cups. This vertical unit made of BPA-free co-polyester can hold up to four and a half cups of anything—coffee beans, rice, you name it. At the top, …

Youngs Farm Jams

Fresh fruit spreads now selling from Project No. 8's newly redesigned online shop

Fresh in at NYC concept shop Project No. 8 is an assortment of mouthwatering jams from Long Island’s Youngs Farm. The family-run farm, founded in 1892, is known among New Yorkers for its homemade pies made from a seasonal bounty of fruit—and the jams are no less delectable. The selection includes classics like blueberry, strawberry and peach, as well as less common concoctions like rosemary, …