Swallow Magazine

We liked Swallow Magazine so much we sat down with James Casey, its creative director. This hard bound bi-annual magazine approaches food, and the people and culture behind it, in new and innovative ways. Cool Hunting: What was the inspiration behind Swallow?James Casey: Swallow Magazine came about as a result of working on other magazines and sensing that something was missing creatively. We would travel …

Fine & Raw Chocolate

We discovered FINE & RAW Chocolate and were intrigued by the concept—raw chocolate, sweetened with agave instead of sugar, no dairy, great packaging, made in Brooklyn. The Lucuma & Vanilla bar, in particular, won raves at CHHQ. We got in touch with chocolatier Daniel Sklaar who created the company to learn more. Cool Hunting: What inspired you to start Fine & Raw Chocolate?Daniel Sklaar: FINE …

Matt Skinner: Heard It Through The Grapevine

Sommelier Matt Skinner is back with even more essential information for laid-back wine enthusiasts, which he pours out in his new book "Heard It Through The Grapevine," a follow-up to his award-winning book "Thirsty Work." Skinner's ability to organize the innumerable facets of wine into five main categories—shopping, drinking, eating, sleeping and well-being—is only part of what makes this book so valuable. The advice written …