Chocolate-Pencils

Chocolate-Pencils is the product of a collaboration pairing Japanese architect and designer Oki Sato with patissier (and Iron Chef champion) Tsujiguchi Hironobu, the man behind Tokyo's boutique dessert shops Mont St. Claire and This inconsistency of value is common with Sato, who works under the moniker nendo and states his unitary goal as providing everyday viewers with "a small '!' moment." He achieves this goal …

Living and Eating


 With gorgeous photography, elegant recipes and an uncluttered aesthetic, architect John Pawson and food writer Annie Bell's book "Living and Eating" is a primer on warm minimalism. Shunning fussy presentation and elaborate preparations, the book celebrates the joy of of a lovingly prepared, simple meal, emphasizing the food itself and enjoyment above all else. As the authors put it, "The result of all this—we …

Outstanding in the Field

"Calling all foodies and lovers of the open air. Get ready to join the most anticipated diner's list of the year. After completing its fourth annual tour of North America last year, the folks at Don't be intimidated into thinking these are feasts designed for an elite food syndicate. While the events may carry an aura of grandeur, they are fundamentally about enjoying the pleasure …