Eat. Drink. Design.

Founded in 2007

Eat. Drink. Design.

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Founded in 2007

The Fox is Black

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    Andre Aciman and the Joys of Traveling Alone

    When we travel to different cities or countries, a little part of our brain unlocks. That overwhelming sense of mystery, intrigue, and excitement. Now nearly 11 months into living in Spain, Kyle and I are doing our best to explore our new home, taking long weekends and day trips, trying not to overthink it.

    A recent piece by Andre Aciman captured the joys of being away from the place you call home, and how nice it can be to sit and savor it:

    “What I’m looking for is more in me than outside of me, just as sitting in this café allows me not to stop time but to distend it, to dispel all my thoughts and indulge in the eros of something unusual. I want to forget time. I don’t like time. When was time ever my friend? I don’t even want Orvieto to give me something new. What I want, maybe, is to be given something back, some intangible something I believe I once cradled but lost track of and can scarcely remember.“

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    Acne Delves Into the World of Fantasy Furnishings With the House of Acne Paper

    To this day I still love print magazines. My apartment is literally lined with stacks of printed goods. So I was pretty stoked to see that Acne’s most recent issue of Acne Paper, their stunning, over-the-top magazine, would be devoted to “the idea of a house with a fantasy collection of furniture, art and objects.” Yes, please.

    House of Acne Paper — Issue18 — SS/2023

    “The house has nine rooms and a garden: ten chapters which features a photographic story by some of the most exciting image makers of today. Behind every door there is also a conversation, an informal interview with ten remarkable people from the world of art, design, architecture, performance, literature and interiors.”

    The size of the book is astounding. On the website to buy it, they don’t say the page count (though I did some sleuthing and it’s over 500 pages) they instead tell you the dimensions: 27 cm x 22 cm x 5 cm, which is roughly the height of a medium sized egg. And for only €40, it’s such a steal. I should be getting my copy this Friday.

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    Jacquemus Teases Their Upcoming Collab With Nike

    It feels as though Jacquemus can’t go wrong lately, as the label continues to create the most fantastic work. Scheduled to drop tomorrow (on their website) is the JF1, a collaboration with Nike, which combines the silhouettes of the Air Force 1 and the NIKE ACG Terra, the latter being Simon Porte Jacquemus’ favorite Nike shoes.

    It’s interesting how Simon put his spin on the silhouette. There’s the the very petit, metal swoosh, the leather tabs at the end of the laces, and the way the “laces” help to marry the uppers and the sole beds which gives the shoe such a unique silhouette. Do I want a pair of these in white? Very much so. Will I be able to afford these? Sadly, the answer is probably no. I also need to mention the ad campaign teasing the release (at bottom) which is this like, high-contrast, cult marching through the desert energy. I’m not sure how this exactly ties into the release though I’m really loving the drama of it all.

    JF1 — Jacquemus and Nike Collaboration
    JF1 — Jacquemus and Nike Collaboration
    JF1 — Jacquemus and Nike Collaboration

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     After Seven Years, a New Song From Sigur Rós, “Blóðberg”

    Every now and then, I’ll have the urge to put on an old Sigur Rós album, syncing into some melancholy nostalgia. So it’s nice to see that after all this time, there’s still making beautiful music together. Their new single is titled “Blóðberg” (which translates to “blood rock” in Icelandic) and is the kickoff to their previously announced world tour, which happens to have a a 41-piece orchestra in tow. These guys always did things in epic ways, and this tour continues to prove that true.

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    Single artwork for Blóðberg by Sigur Rós

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    Daisy Ryan’s Delectable Egg Salad Sandwich

    Eggs, I suppose, can be divisive. There are many factors involved, such as your palette and the way the eggs are prepared, that can influence whether or not you love ’em or hate ’em. I am a big fan of eggs, and I’m a big fan of Bell’s, a small French restaurant in the quaint town of Los Alamos. It’s honestly one of my top 5 favorite places to eat in the world, as it’s charming, the staff is thoughtful, and the food is delectable.

    When I saw that Bell’s chef Daisy Ryan had shared her recipe for Egg Salad Sandwiches with the Wall Street Journal, I was instantly curious. As with most things, simplicity rules, though her recipe has an interesting twist: a homemade tomato jam. I’m sure it brings a kick of umami that adds even more depth to the dish, and honestly, I can’t wait to try this for myself.

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    Noah and GUBI Collaborate on a Coastal-inspired Lounge Chair

    Clothing and lifestyle brand Noah has launched a collaboration with Copenhagen-based furniture brand GUBI on a bold, colorful version of the iconic MR01 Outdoor Lounge Chair. Designed by Mathias Steen Rasmussen, the chair has been updated in new colorways — yellow, royal blue, navy, and gray — which brings a new personality to the chairs.

    Along with the release of the chairs is a capsule collection of five pieces of clothing — a beach towel, water-resistant 5-panel hat, swim shorts, a tote bag — and that very beautiful sweater you see below, which feels like a contemporary take on Pendleton’s iconic Glacier National Park blanket.

    Noah x GUBI — MR01 Outdoor Lounge Chair
    Noah x GUBI — MR01 Outdoor Lounge Chair

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    The Oldest Eel and Pie House in the World is now an Eyewear Shop

    Taking something beloved and transforming it into something new is always a smart idea, especially because we have enough things in this world. The folks at Cubitt though may take the cake, or in this case, the pie, with their thoughtful reimagining of the F.Cooke Eel and Pie House, now their newest shop for eyewear.

    The project was done by EBBA Architects, who worked to retain the character of the site while introducing new elements and making use of the old dining tables, transforming the space into a fresh interior. It’s beautiful how the new and old have been melded together. How the charming, original tiles of the shop feel elevated thanks to the incorporation of warm wood tones and marble counter tops. I also spy a few portraits from Wilfrid Wood, who drew some local residents as part of Cubitt’s desire to make the shop feel like it’s truly part of the neighborhood.

    Cubitts — F.Cooke Eel and Pie House
    Cubitts — F.Cooke Eel and Pie House
    Cubitts — F.Cooke Eel and Pie House
    Cubitts — F.Cooke Eel and Pie House

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    teenage engineering TP-7 Field Recorder

    Ya’ll, teenage engineering is so wild. They literally dropped this new field recorder, the TP-7, and I’m sitting here trying to figure out how to convince Kyle that it’s ok to drop €1 499 on it! It’s such a beautiful piece of design that I know I would never really ever use but I want it to so badly. I literally went down a path in my brain where I was going to start interviewing people and recording bird sounds for mixtapes and… like, that’s not reality! haha… Well done teenage engineering, now make a phone, please.