Interview: Chef Edward Lee

Louisville's rising chef on the cross-cultural appeal of smoke and pickles

by Stephen J. Pulvirent You might remember Chef Edward Lee from his stint on Top Chef Texas, but that’s hardly the most interesting thing about him. The Brooklyn-born chef actually honed his skills in some tough New York kitchens before a road trip to the Kentucky Derby in 2001 ultimately led Lee to find his culinary home in Louisville and move there a year later. …

Angel’s Envy Rye Whiskey

Rye re-imagined with a Caribbean rum cask finish

When it comes to whiskey, experimentation should be done with caution. There’s a reason the rules are in place, but great things can come from coloring outside the lines. Distiller Lincoln Henderson of Louisville Distilling Company has a masterful touch, as evidenced in the release of Angels Envy Bourbon, for which he earned top marks on lists from Whisky Advocate to Wine Enthusiast. Henderson has …

Smool Kitchen Tools

Magnetic cooking utensils keep your kitchen clutter-free and looking good

Dutch design agency Smool, led by founding designer Robert Bronwasser, presented an exhaustive collection of products for the home this past week in Milan as part of Ventura Lambrate. Among the furniture, television and even transportation designs, we found the simplified kitchen utensils concept to be the most attractive. The six-tool set features magnetic handles for affixing to metallic surfaces when not in use. While …