Seven Independent Coffee Roasters

North American roasters get crafty with South American and African beans

Thanks to coffee culture spreading far and wide—from Portland’s Stumptown to Chicago’s Intelligentsia—the appeal of independent micro-roasters over corporate coffee houses is starting to catch on not just among connoisseurs but mainstream America as well. To survey the latest, we’ve dedicated our morning—and afternoon and evening—cups of coffee to finding the best artisinal purveyors in the States. Below is a selection of seven cups of …

Tanka Bars

Savory Native American-made buffalo snack bars

After our camping kick last month we’ve had an eye out for great snacks that would work just as well in the outdoors as they do in the office. Achieving just that is the Tanka Bar, a meat-based snack high in protein and low in calories. This unconventional bar is sustainably made by Native American producers in South Dakota using 100% natural prairie-raised buffalo, cranberries …

High & Dry

Architectural dish rack dries delicate glassware safely and beautifully

With the High & Dry dish rack, Black + Blum’s architectural artistry transcends humdrum household ware into a harmonious form and function showpiece. Intent on turning “something quite mundane into something spectacular,” creative partners, Dan Black and Martin Blum, designed a sturdy, sculptural rack with fragile glassware as the protective focus. The Calatrava-esque solution allows delicate glasses to safely air dry. A sleek cupholder for …