Word of Mouth Bologna: Bars and Restaurants: From early morning caffeine infused kick-starters to hedonistic late night digestives, our guide on where to eat and drink in Italy’s best-kept epicurean secret

Word of Mouth Bologna: Bars and Restaurants


Lacking some of the more iconic tourist attractions of neighboring Florence to the south and Milan or Venice to the north, from the outside it might appear as though Bologna has little to offer. However, the quaint and accommodating city is a little-known pocket of real bona fide Italian charm,…

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Makaibari Tea Estate: A place where one of the world’s most expensive teas, Silver Tips Imperial, is plucked under the full moon

Makaibari Tea Estate


by Kelly Phillips Badal At Makaibari Tea Estate in West Bengal, India, the fourth generational owner Swaraj “Rajah” Banerjee instructs, “Sip, swish, inhale sharply, then spit,” proving tea tastings are undertaken…

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Naked Homebrew Labels: Reusable vinyl stickers from Garage Monk make marking your homemade concoctions simple

Naked Homebrew Labels


When it comes to homebrewing, often the only option for marking each concoction is the old sharpie-on-cap method. While going label-less makes reusing bottles and lids easier, “naked” containers are a surefire path to confusion. Garage Monk offers a simple solution with the…

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Corkcicle: Keep wine consistently chilled for up to an hour with this non-toxic thermo gel corker

Corkcicle


Few products are entirely explained in their name like Corkcicle, a wine chiller that replaces the bottle’s cork, resulting in consistently chilled white wine (or room temperature red wine) for up to an hour. A non-toxic…

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WTRMLN WTR: A healthy, refreshing drink packed with benefits made from pure cold-pressed watermelon

WTRMLN WTR


In the depths of winter, any hint of warm weather to come is a welcomed one—even if it comes in a 12 oz bottle. Recently launched WTRMLN WTR is exactly what its name (with a few…

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Joseph Wesley Black Tea: A Detroit-based company producing quality single-origin brews

Joseph Wesley Black Tea


The Motor City is producing much more than cars these days, with brands like Shinola leading the way, Detroit’s future is looking bright. On a recent trip there, CH came across an unlikely local product, ); return…

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Braven Brewing Company: Rejuvenating Bushwick’s brewing tradition with inventive craft beers

Braven Brewing Company


New York is a city in a constant state of change with local, national and global forces shaping neighborhoods and communities. While Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood is now best known for its vibrant artist community and wood-fired pizza, it was once home…

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Hochstadter’s Slow & Low: The original bottlers of pre-made cocktails release a rye Old Fashioned

Hochstadter's Slow & Low


It comes as a surprise to us that any prepackaged cocktail could strike the authenticity of its namesake. But Hochstadter’s Slow & Low—a ready-made rye Old Fashioned—does just that. While not the best Old Fashioned we’ve…

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WaterBean Filter: The portable water purifier aims to decrease bottled water consumption with the help of crowd-funding

WaterBean Filter


While there are a plethora of water filtration containers on the market, from the popular Bobble to the elegant Nava by Kor or Eau Good, WaterBean proposes to do the same, without the bottle. On a fishing trip with his…

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Gastronomista for Cool Hunting Gift Guide: The architect and “epic imbiber” selects 27 design-led items sure to enhance any home bar

Gastronomista for Cool Hunting Gift Guide


A “place where you might find architectural chicken coops, tea parties, decanters, bespoke knives or donut art,” the NYC-based blog Gastronomista is the work of Emily Arden Wells, an architect by day, and a writer and drinks aficionado by night. Wells’ background in…

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