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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Not since the late 80′s did I favor these cool canvas utility boots from France called Palladiums.  They were only available from one shop in Los Angeles, “The American Rag Cie”, on La Brea which at the time was a very eclectic shop carrying imports and odd vintage wear that...

Dandgure’s Classic Southern Cooking is the place for comfort food.  A warm inviting place for “Meat & Three’s”, that’s three veggie’s, not pork chops like I had.  Dandgure’s is what it is, simple southern comfort food.  Perfect on a cool fall...

From Republic bicycles in Dania Beach, Florida comes the hottest thing or rather newest trend in cycling.  The fixed-gear custom bike.  On college campuses all over the west coast, the fixed-gear bike is the coolest between class accessory. Republic ups the ante with the ultimate...

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...

The Prisoner, this Napa Red Blend from Orin Swift is a must buy. Put this in your cellar and enjoy it. A deep red, with lush berry flavors and dark fruit is complex and delicious. A blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Charbono and Grenache. Orin Swift Cellars headed...

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...

Not since my trip to GROM in Manhattan have I been impressed with Gelato here in Los Angeles.  Yes, Pinkberry‘s have sprouted up all over the place as well as the copycat “self serve, by the once” frozen yogurt places.  They’re good but to me nothing tops a really...

CHROME, one of the finest made messenger bag makers around, is battle tested gear not gimmicky trends.  Made in the US of 1000 Denier Cordura weatherproof, with fully waterproof liners and high frequency RF welded seams.  Heavy, urethane coated YKK zippers and some even have black or chrome...

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...

These are the coolest slip on sandals for this spring/summer from Keen.  They are called the Yogui’s and they come in plenty of color combo’s to suit your taste.  My favorite are the carbon fiber graphite ones.  All Yogui’s come with non-marking slip resistant soles and a...

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...

From Billykirk, comes this handmade, leather bike frame bag called No. 211.  This answers the question for where do I put my stuff when I’m cycling around town without things falling out of your pockets (Keys, sunglasses, change, cellphone, etc.).   This one was modeled after a smaller...