Brooklyn Sesame Halva Spread: Typically dry, crumbly sweet halva is reinvented as a versatile spread

Brooklyn Sesame Halva Spread


Taking Brooklyn by storm is newcomer Brooklyn Sesame, whose debut product breaks down dense, crumbly blocks of sweet halva (Arabic for “dessert”) into a delicious spread for more versatile munching. Halva is a traditional food enjoyed…

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The Jam Stand: Unusual ingredients and experimental spreads from a booze-friendly duo in Brooklyn

The Jam Stand


Ever since we discovered boozy jams made from local spirits, our expectations for unique, bold flavors have drastically increased—and the offerings from Brooklyn-based The Jam Stand do not disappoint. Founders Jessica Quon and Sabrina Valle…

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Shire City Herbals Fire Cider: The family-owned company’s spicy concoction will ward off colds and even abate hangovers

Shire City Herbals Fire Cider


by Eva Glettner People have been searching for preventative and homeopathic treatments for the common cold for centuries, and one such remedy is Fire Cider, which has been all but perfected by Shire City Herbals, a…

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CHI, Beijing: The cozy new restaurant in Wudaoying Alley champions freshness and local goods

CHI, Beijing


So far in Beijing, the exploration of culinary culture has mainly moved on the boundaries of regional ethnic food. Spicy Sichuan delicacies—which used to have a strong grasp on the capital’s food scene in the past decade—passed the torch to the natural flavors…

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CO Everywhere App: Follow social activitiy in any area around the world with this location-specific service

CO Everywhere App


At times—even in NYC—it can feel like nothing is happening nearby. To keep you connected CO Everywhere lets users tap into any area, whether you’re physically there or not. The…

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Puff’s Preserves: Spice up breakfast with these boozy jams made in Denver, CO sourced with local spirits

Puff's Preserves


Whether it’s homemade vodka popsicles or alcoholic cupcakes, the CH staff seems partial to sweet treats that involve a little tipple. A welcome newcomer is Denver-based Puff’s Preserves;…

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De Kas, Amsterdam: The greenhouse-turned-restaurant that cooks food the very same day it’s harvested

De Kas, Amsterdam


by Jennifer Miller Imagine eating dinner inside a house made almost entirely of glass. The walls are eight meters high and one can see vibrant gardens, nesting storks and rows upon rows of tall climbing vines, strung with leaves and laden with tomatoes…

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