Belle-V Ice Cream Scoop

An elegant update on the classic utensil keeps comfort at the forefront of its design

From gluten-free sorbet bars to ice cream for dogs, we’re always on the look out for new ideas within the realm of frozen treats. The latest to pique our interest is the Belle-V Ice Cream Scoop. The brainchild of Dr. Karl Ulrich (Vice Dean of Innovation at UPenn’s Wharton School of Business) and experienced product designer Jeff Salazar of Lunar Design Studio, the Belle-V is …

Cool Hunting Video: John Daley of New York Sushi Ko

The passionate chef talks to us while preparing for the night's omakase service

John Daley—chef and co-owner of the newly opened New York Sushi Ko on the Lower East Side of New York City—spoke with us while prepping for a night’s omakase service. Daley, who cut his teeth at some of the most notorious Japanese restaurants in NYC and Tokyo, is heading up this 11-seat spot to deliver his meticulously created, high-quality sushi. The passionate chef talked us …

Union Wine in a Can

A "pinkies down" approach from one of Portland's best winemakers

What began as a promotional product for Portland’s Feast 2013 food and wine festival, Union Wine Company‘s wine in 12oz cans will actually be making its way to shelves. Its initial limited edition release drew rave reviews, for both its pretenseless “pinkies down” philosophy and the quality of the wine within. The idea of wine in a can was inspired by Union’s company mission to …