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...

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 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...

Now that I have de-compressed from my stint in Nashville, I have been reflecting on some of the very cool and cold, but mainly cool times I have had in Nashville.  Nashville was a town I went to with no pre-existing expectations, no personal references as what I might expect.  No, I went...

Tasting Table is exactly what a foodie like myself loves. Lots of credible-edible information on the latest eateries, chefs, foods and drinks in and around town. They specialize in LA/New York/Chicago/San Francisco and Washington D.C., but they also have a generic “Everywhere”...

Whether this is even more proof of global warming or not, I’m not sure but the last time I was in Marseille, France it was over 100+ degrees.  This idyllic seaside port in the South of France is not known for cold weather let alone snow.  This video continues to blow my mind.   My...

From Victorinox, “The Swiss army brand of Swiss army” comes this ultra cool, tank like rolling case.   Called the Officers Trunk, it comes in three sizes.   A hard sized, hummer like exterior, in of course, Swiss army red, black and silver all with aluminum accents.  This case...

My newest favorite restaurant, the Tin Roof Bistro in Manhattan Beach, ca, newly opened and at first glance looked full of promise.  It was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly pleased with my dining experience.  Many many times I have been to a new concept restaurant or bistro that tried too...

Stand out from the crowd, or at least let your luggage do that for you.  This DotDrop luggage can be personalized to suit any taste and set itself apart from the standard luggage choices.  Made for a hard shell plastic, the rugged DotDrop’s shell can have any c0lor combination of your...

Newly opened Bottega Louie is one of my new favorites.  An oasis in the middle of sometimes dreary downtown Los Angeles, this polished, marble and brass space is cavernous, light and airy.  The glass cases are filled with delights both sweet and savory.  The bar beckons, if only I was there...

From Onitsuka Tiger’s Asics, the Japanese sports shoe maker comes these new designs.  Driven by the idea to give young people a perspective in life through sport.  Founded in 1949, Onitsuka Tigers began it’s quest. The first inspiration was from the tentacles of an Octopus that...

Bar Pintxo, located in Santa Monica, California is well worth the trip.  It certainly beats a flight to Barcelona, which is as far as you’d have to go to get authentic “Tapa’s” dishes.  Bar Pintxo also serves Jamon Iberico, the prized ham from Spain who’s fat is...

Behold, the designer Hi-Top sneaker.  Perfect for that casual Friday, date night, clubbing, or just rolling out and chilling.  They come in so many different combo’s you are sure to find a pair that suits your wardrobe and style.  These are not however made for playing B-Ball.  These...

I love my Puma Roma 68′s.  I looked and looked for my size which is hard to find but the other shop across town had a pair, forcing me to speed cross town to grab them.  They of course are the Blue with Gold laces.  When I laid eyes on the patent leather blue I immediately went back...

If I had to tell you of the place I go to to dream, fantasize as if money were no object, my “dream book” so to speak would be the “Emile Garcin” web site.  This is the place for Parisian flat’s on the Left Bank, Chateau’s in Burgundy, Vineyards in...

Where’s your pack?  Eastpak has collaborated with the London design house Eley Kishimoto dubbed the “Flash” print. The full assortment of bags in backpack, shoulder, messenger bags with the iconic print in three flash colors, Black, Red and Blue. For sure you won’t...

This “Coin Chair” is actually a piece of functional art.  Designed by Johnny Swing, this piece is hand-welded in a curvaceous shape out of 1500 half dollar coins and 7000 welds.  Stainless steel and half-dollar pieces make up it’s butterfly shape.  This is not cheap change...

In the past I wrote a post about one of my favorite dress shoe designers Sergio Rossi.  The hand-sculpted, Italian shoe maker who makes the coolest, sleekest shoes has now teamed with sneaker maker Puma to offer these great looking hi and low top sneakers.  Look and drool. ...

New from watch, jewelry maker Cartier comes this sculptural piece of a watch.  The Ballon Bleu Flying Torbillon.  In 18ct Pink Gold or 18ct White Gold with a fluted crown and sapphire cabochon crystal. The beautiful piece of art and craftsmanship utilizes Cartiers 9452 MC Calibre movement...

The original Milanese cocktail.  Ramazzotti amaro, was created by Ausano Ramazzotti in 1815.  A herbal doctor, he created this tonic liqueur from herbs and spices including gentian root, rhubarb, cinnamon, and the peel from Sicilian oranges.  Today the ingredients remain unchanged and still...