Playing around with Widgetbox yesterday and here's a TasteSpotting Widget! So you can get your quick fix of TasteSpotting and show your love on your sites/social networks/etc if you wish!

Did you hear Absolut has started making limited edition city flavors?

How gorgeous are these Cornets that Chubby Hubby adapted from a recipe from The French Laundry Cookbook by Thomas Keller

Minnie's ~ i wish we had one near me! Apparently its diner goodness mini-sized, open till 2am, and 24 hour take out window!

Gaggenau's Lift Oven is coming soon and will truly change the way you cook!

Really nice video on CoolHunting on How To Make Tofu

I am appalled horrified scared etc of this Wendy's Baconator i can't seem to escape it on TV and Online today... (did you see where it takes over Pandora?)

How strong is your coffee? Apparently the NOIR COFFEE CRAVEROLANIS ARGENTINA is THAT strong.

The black and white (and all black on the back) 5-pack of envirosaxs i just featured on NOTCOT.com are at Delight.com today! (SO perfect for eco grocery shopping bag alternatives, or just in the car)

Freud Lollipops? [they also have marie antoinette, lincoln, and pirates]

'my first bite of the fatty brisket at Hill Country hit me like a Chuck Norris roundhouse kick to the head.' how's that for an opening line? check out Robbie Richter and Lou Elrose's shepherd brisket.

Joseph Joseph's Cut & Carve cutting board... it actually has a nice little slant, and two sides (one thats smooth, and one with nubs to keep from sliding while cutting)

Wow check out this ridiculously large Orvis flask - it holds a GALLON.

Curious about Patron XO Cafe - 70 proof, Coffee TEQUILA?

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.