Interview: CJ Jacobson

Favorite dishes and lessons learned with the enterprising chef

by Vivianne Lapointe A former volleyball player, cancer survivor and Top Chef alum, Chef CJ Jacobson has been around the world twice and lived many lives. Shortly after coming back from an apprenticeship at Denmark’s Noma—owner of two Michelin stars and three “best restaurant in the world” titles—he now embarks on a new journey in his hometown of Los Angeles. There Jacobson finds himself collaborating …

Uuni

Wood-fired pizza pies in the comfort of your kitchen

Determined to bring the quality of wood-fired pizza home without having to invest in the pricey and cumbersome options that fill the market, Kristian Tapaninaho created the prototype for Uuni, an affordable, wood-burning oven that is small enough to keep in the kitchen. About the size of a suitcase and weighing just 15 pounds, the Uuni is a realistic revelation for pizza enthusiasts everywhere. Unlike …

The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company

New York's favorite street meat gets an all-natural upgrade

Despite the hot dog’s almost iconic status in New York, friends Tony Fragogiannis and Billy Mulholland had a hard time finding a frank that lived up to the classic’s name. Frustrated with a market filled with lackluster and over-processed options, the pair decided to try making their own. They relied on their combined experience in the restaurant industry—Fragogiannis as a restaurant consultant in Atlanta and …