Papadoble, the office!  Yes, this unassuming place was my evening watering spot so much that I referred to it as “The office”.  You’d walk right by if you hadn’t been warned how good it is.  But don’t skip it, don’t pass it up, and please don’t...

The Levi’s® brand is proud to introduce Commuter by Levi’s® – clothing designed and optimized specifically for the needs of the urban commuter cyclist. Arriving in select Levi’s® Stores this week, the 511™ and Trucker Commuter products integrate an array of features that address...

The name couldn’t say it more, what a delicious ice cream.  Jenis splendid ice cream, made from Snowville’s grass fed cows milk and creams.  Hand made American Ice cream bliss. Using ingredients hand picked from all around the globe.  Look for it, search it out, or quite frankly...

A novel concept.  Play all day, get free light from the stored energy.   If I had the means, I’d buy a million and send them to the impoverished nations of the world. ...

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Every once in a while I fall into a rut.  A pattern, a habit.  Some I regret, others I don’t.  Lately it seems my weekly habit has been going to the B-Spot for a burger.  I almost instinctively drive there every Saturday afternoon as if on autopilot.  The B-Spot is not your ordinary...

Merrell, the Italian boot-maker has been a consistent player in the hardcore/heavy-duty mountaineering niche.  Their classic Wilderness boot is still a staple and has been for decades.  Merrell, always the innovator has updated it’s classic Wilderness boot with three new color...

If you’ve ever been to a film set or photo shoot you are sure to see equipment and gear carts all over the place.  No crew member, technician or artisan wants to be caught off guard without that one thing that might be called for at a moments notice.  Forget about running back and...

This is cool! The device is called the MAKERBOT THING-O-MATIC.  At first, I thought this was some “prototype-never to be built” tool, but I was wrong and thankfully.   Have you ever thought of something or drawn something, an idea, a personal prototype and the idea ends there...

Got to love the simplicity of this iPad stylus.  Reminds me of Arts and Crafts as a kid. CLICK THE SCRIBBLY BUTTON.   [vimeo The Scribbly Marker Pen iPad Stylus from Scribbly Stylus on...

The Brazilians really take their recreation seriously.  Beach Volleyball, Foot Vollyball, Frescobol, Surfing, Dental floss bikini’s.  Whoa, I digress.  But if you’ve ever been to Brazil, you know that the physique, and physical beauty is of utmost importance to the...

Those Norwegians really know how to chill, or rather how to stay cozy while chilling.  This ONE PIECE is a new design by Henrik Knut and Thomas who in 2007 fantasized about a one-piece sweatsuit with all the benefits of a traditional zip up without the tight waist band.  Perfect for after...

This is a Mcintosh, not an apple.  McIntosh is one of the finest, hi-fidelity audio systems that money can buy.  Handmade in the USA, the tube driven units offer some of the best audiophile quality music you can get anywhere.  McIntosh is the company that conceived and executed the $250000...

And I thought my dinky little mi-fi was the bomb.  Well, if I save up enough money, the Knighthawk Tactical cellular network becomes my own, personal internet device.  Knighthawk is a rugged, customizable, IP-based UMTS cellular network.  Operating on the same technology used by AT&T,...

Who needs a paint scheme anyway?  It’s just frou-frou colors and what not.  No my friends, when you go to the length’s that Specialized has gone to, to make one of the lightest UCI approved racing road bikes, even the weight of paint is an issue.  And there are few bikes that...

Ciao Ragazzi! PERSOL, the iconic Italian sun-glass maker, has created a Roadster edition sun-glass reminiscent of the classic roadster sport cars from the 40′s, 50′s and 60′s.  Styling cues based on chrome bezels, gill slits, and aerodynamic bodywork, these new sunglasses...

From Piaggio, the makers of the iconic Vespa scooter is this 3 to 4 person Electric or Diesel vehicle called the Ape Calessino.  It looks at home on the Isle of Capri or tooling around the city centers of Roma or Firenze but, hopefully soon you can own your own electric Ape Calessino for...

I know, I know, Canon has the largest sensor, yada, yada, yada.  But to me, if you want to produce HD video get a real HD camcorder, not a Frankenstein with the Canon.  A purpose built camera. One that I am smitten with is Panasonic’s new Micro Four Thirds model, the AG-AF100.  The...

D Mutha#%*&@, D Mutha#%&@, D!  Unleash your inner Radio Raheem with TDK’s newest home audio line up that puts the retro in your crib. TDK offers a 2 and 3 speaker boom box that connects to your computer, iPod, iPad, iPhone, USB, Audio-in channel or even your electric guitar. ...

This commercial for a wooden encased cellphone has created either the longest free-fall xylophone or the coolest Rube Goldberg device.  Either way it’s cool and it’s peaceful.  Enjoy your sunday! httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_CDLBTJD4M&feature=player_embedded

One of the coolest things I miss about Amsterdam is not just the bicycle culture, nor the liberal smoking culture that de-criminalizes pot, but it’s the boats.  As you know, most of Holland is below sea level and canals and locks crisscross the country.  Not surprisingly the Dutch...

This bright yellow liquor named Liquore Strega, or ‘Witch” as it is known in Italian, dates back to 1860 where it was produced and distilled by the S.A. Distilleria Liquore Strega in Benevento, Campania, Italy.  This saffron and herb concoction is sweet, and bold.  It was called...

Back in 1998, I was fortunate enough to get a Boblbee Megalopolis backpack delivered from Amsterdam.  It was so futuristic and hi-tech that I rarely used it due to the amount of looks and odd questions I’d get.  Questions like, “Does that thing make you fly?”,...

This is an ingenious speaker solution for the entire home from Klipsch, it’s called the LightSpeaker.   They have combined a ultra efficiency LED light bulb with a Klipsch Hi-Fi speaker.  The fully integrated design offers wireless sound to any room you plug the light bulb into.  If...

From the World of Barbour, comes the 75th Anniversary collection.  The newest designs are updated yet still offer oil-cloth, technical motorcycle styling and the classic details that have made Barbour who they are today.  To me, these new styles are instant classics.  The 75th Anniversary...

From Zacuto comes these cool mounts for the iPhone video shooter.  The Point’N'Shoot Mount has a dual purpose head that can switch between your small point and shoot camera to you iPhone.  The iPhone Holder mounts on the Zacuto handle with quick release, interchangeability.  Now, if...

All you iPhone photo journalist, paparazzi and indie filmmakers will be happy to see this new telephoto lens from Photojojo. For only $35.00, which I think is relatively cheap, it even comes with a collapsible tripod and carrying case. Now when you’re at that party, or game and you...

Who needs a white iPhone 4, when you can have a completely transparent one.  Yes folks, your friends will do double takes when they see your AT&T or Verizon iPhone 4′s guts. This hack which I wouldn’t do casually, allows you to remove the black colored coating from the glass...

This commemorative 30th anniversary  GS R1200 Adventure model is to die for.  Has it really been 30 years?  I can’t believe it.  I remember when I first saw the GS, it seemed so hi-tech, so modern, so Bahaus.  Now, in hindsight it looks so old where, as the new model looks highly...

They should have named it the Ford F150 UFO.  Whoever said “If pigs could fly?”, hadn’t seen this Truck.  That’s the standard F150 Raptor trim you see pictured flying around the desert.  This mammoth beast is actually a street legal desert racer complete with full...

The official wineBOTAS from Spain, made by Jesus Blasco is awaiting your party. This vintage and modern BOTA is the traditional wine pouch from Spain often referred to as a wineskin in English.  The wineBOTA is made of two pieces of tanned goat or calfskin which through a process are then...

Ducati Wine??? What?  Wow!!! ...

This cool little wristband might be the end all to your early morning stress.  The WakeMate wristband and application helps you wake up feeling refreshed.  The Wakelytics analytics platform optimizes your waking hours by automatically analyzing your sleep and illuminating your personal...

Moncler Italia has utilized the design skills of Hiroki Nakamura for their latest collection of Visvim Boots and Gear.  These V Hiking boots look both classic and hi-tech, a common theme you will find appreciated here on the Cool-list. Visvim is a Japanese fashion brand that was founded by...

From Zeal Optics comes these cool goggles called the Recon Instruments Transcend GPS goggles.  These goggles which are designed for skiers and snowboards who go off the grid have a GPS enables display that shows speed, chrono, speed, distance travelled, vertical odometer, temperature and...

47mm! That’s living large! Panerai, known for their classic diving watches made for the Italian Navy have always been larger than most.  Their understated design and classic appeal have warmed the hearts and emptied the wallets of many a collector.  Simple, timeless design in a...

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you.  This is the first look at the Ferrari FF, the four seat, all wheel drive, hatch back.  That’s right hatch back.  Reminiscent of the BMW M-Coupe’s rear end.  Almost as if a new 599 mated with an M-Coupe.  But this is no obliteration,...

So grill master, you’ve mastered the seared steak, the slow-cooked dry-rubbed ribs, the wood-plank smoked Salmon, so now what?  What’s the next outdoor cooking challenge?  What will satisfy that caveman urge of making a big fire and cooking meat over it?  The Wood Fire Oven,...

Back in the 70 there was this Motocross Racer, named Bob Hannah, rather “Hurricane” Bob Hannah.  He raced proudly in the Yamaha yellow and black and was the most dominant Motocross rider in America.  His steed, the Yamaha was more than capable, year after year to propel him to...

This holiday season keep these eye catching and life saving techniques in the back of your mind, they might save your loved ones. Enjoy! (Click the image to watch the video, enjoy. SUPER SEXY...

Like witnessing Coletrane live or Miles Davis in the rare Blue Note sessions when they were at their greatest, Robert Glasper is the new, new Jazz heavy.  Genius is in his fingers, Robert plays effortless and has managed to do something to Jazz that has been attempted but not achieved until...

What could be cooler than a Ducati motorcycle?  A brand new model, that’s what!  Yes, another one.  What’s with this crazy hi-tech motorbike company anyway?  Not content with simply updating old models year after year but completely re-working, re-thinking and thinking out of...

Shhhh, now I don’t want to wind up with my legs broken but I have to let you in on a little secret.  This nondescript door beneath the red light is not what it appears to be.  It’s not a whorehouse either.  No my friends, for my entire Albuquerque visit, this would be the most...

My newest lust. The Ducati Multistrada 1200S is the newest phenomena from Italy.  “Multistrada” meaning “Many Roads” is exactly what this hi-tech transformer of a superbike is made for.  The Multistrada can, at the push of a button literally, transform the power,...

This is funny and kind of cool. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZXcRqFmFa8

Just got a pair of these strange looking running shoes from Vibram, the Italian shoe sole maker.  They are called the FIVEFINGERS. I’ll let you know in a little bit after my run, but for now I’ll tell you they are really comfortable just wearing them around the house.  They claim...

All I can say is “Wow”.  After seeing the live performance of this ultimate one man show, (actually he was joined by classical guitarist Romero Lubambo) I was speechless.  If not for the sheer technicality of the concert, live at the Walt Disney Concert Hall/LA Phil, in Los...

This guy is cool.

Last summer I did a popular post on the hip swim trunks from Sundek.  They were as you’d expect very hard to find and if you did find a pair they were in limited color combinations.  Now the swimwear maker is making them to your exact color specs.  Using their customizer you can...

These are both pretty cool public dancing videos, both in London by the way.  Not to suggest that the Brits aren’t funky because they can be.  One features a swarm of women doing Beyonce’s Single ladies to Classical Music and the other is in a Train Station, as almost a history...