On random research experiments - tonight i found you 6 travel chopstick options from folding to tubes from bamboo to steel... who knew you even needed them?

I would be remiss to neglect to post Coney Island's Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest.

great nytimes article on lechon. puerto rican pig feast!

Jellio has just the birthday table for cupcake lovers

Built NY's latest tool to be.... Wine Ratchet Magnum ~ with a name like that, how could i not crave it?

The "queen of felt's" Tipsy Bag may be the ultimate wine 'purse'.

Polly George's ceramics will change add some adorable character to your food presentation.

Josh Jakus' Wine Pocket is a gorgeous way to carry your wine around ~ great presentation if bringing it to a hostess, etc.

Latest trend ~ Gold for your Coffee... Called "Kin Kirara" (Sparkly Gold), these thin, pure gold word and character blocks are able to withstand hot java, not to mention look nice on cakes.

Milagro Tequila has some exquisite hand blown bottles for their reserves...

Eva Solo's table top grill is brilliant simple, minimalistically gorgeous... and i'm dying to try it,

pastry chefs don't have to be all sweet.

Function ~ Doctor prescribed... ok well not exactly prescribed, but doctor made? Seems like Vitamin Water, these magical elixirs have fun names as well.

In her 'Ornamented Life' collection, sold at the Future Perfect, Ms. Meroz embellishes cracked porcelain plates (and cups, bowls and serving pieces) with gold dust and plant-like drawings

A culinary counterrevolution may be in progress, as more restaurants in New York abandon small plates of light fare in favor of heaping platters of sinfully fatty meats.

The Alembic Bar ~ where else would you go for Good Friends & Great Enemies... not to mention great drinks & gourmet delights as well?

not sure how i feel about balsamic filled chocolate...but chuao chocopods certainly look interesting.

My mind is drowning in the mind boggling amount of fine waters on this site.... it is unbelievable

Also from Sagaform, love this Salt, Pepper, Vinegar and Oil set ~ what more do you need?

Sagaform's gorgeous Tapas Serving Dishes

the expanding meatball universe!

TSP Spices give you spice enlightenment (or so they say) ~ and some adorable packaging too.

The Patron Saint of Daring Bakers - Saint Honore is known for the cake named for him: Gateau St. Honore. - and Cream Puffs in Venice's post is some seriously inspired divine baking...

Ineke Hans' exclusive Credit Card Cutlery designed for the Cooper Hewitt Museum Store.

Not food - but wanted to introduce you to the latest site in our network NOTCouture, featuring fashion/beauty indulgences. Soft launching to our readers first as we work out the kinks.

Stockholm's Chocolate Factory has a great truck

I think i'm sold on going green... when it comes to vodka! and its made from glacial water and it's the first vodka distilled and bottled in Iceland (land of puffins, volcanoes and a female president) - review with pics and vids!

Love this France cheeseboard... "Olivewood Cheese Board shows the regions of French cheeses in a clever, oh-so fabulous presentation. Paired with Laguiole's famous cheese knife, and nestled in an attractive gift box"

Coke buys Glaceau (makers of Vitamin Water, Smart Water, etc) ~ 4.1 Billion

Looks like Lucky Drink Co is bringing their green Buddha Bottled Beer to NYC.

Swing is a great wine glass design from Gum Design - to help that swirling become an even more playful action.

NYMag claims Smeg is the Next Sub-zero ~ and i do love my sub zero, but there's something fun about the retro red fridge too

My Muesli - pick your own bits and pieces.... your cereal - your way.

NOTCOT is cohosting a party at NY Design Week, and i'd love your VOTE on which of these you love best. Food related favs of mine are the Typewriter Waffles and the Doggie Wine Glass! Thanks ~ jean

Babicka Vodka ~ Wormwood Vodka - revival of an old Czech Witch's Brew.... intriguing.

Congrats to Kiki&Pete ~ check out this incredible cake Edible Art by Jim made for them! (you can see more pics of it under wedding cakes - and go check out the potatohead's ball and chain one! too funny)

say goodbye onion fingers. nor pro makes a stainless steel onion holder.

Pastiglie Leone of Torino is 150 years old this year.... and i'm craving their Absinthe line... how gorgeous are these graphics?

On playful cutting boards to go or to hang... love these JK Adams ones with the silicon band around the edge.

A crest dedicated to eating... covering food groups like mexican food, cake, milk & cookies, burgers & hotdogs?

i'm sorry, but a kool-aid pickle sounds just too gross for me.

i dont particularly like mustard or leeks, but this looks delicious.

sexy beach blanket favorites from the nytimes.

SUGAR LUMP by Kathleen Hills