New MoMA Store Items

Function meets form in these handy items soon to hit shelves at the Museum of Modern Art

Perpetually stocked with an exciting supply of functionally clever items, the MoMA Design Store is a never-ending source for curious shoppers. Each season the amped-up museum gift shop adds even more well-curated wares to its inventory, spanning jewelry, gadgets and more. Here we highlight three items culled from 2011 that stand out for their equally appealing aesthetic and ease of use. Keep an eye out …

Knockbox Coffee Company

Coffee obsession reaches new heights in this small Hong Kong café

Given Hong Kong’s tradition of amalgamating cultures and cuisines, it’s no surprise that it’s embracing the craft coffee movement. In the quirky residential neighborhood of Sheung Wan in the Central district, I happily stumbled upon one of the city’s newest coffee shops, Knockbox Coffee Company—a three stool cafe with an intensely serious passion for java. The space is tiny, and shared with gown designer Cerise …