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What the Future Sounded Like – The Birth of Electronic Music Studios

by Don Hielo on Jan 26, 2012 • Comments Closed

What The Future Sounded Like is a brilliant documentary about the birth of Electronic Music Studios in Britain. Post-war Britain rebuilt itself on a wave of scientific and industrial breakthroughs that culminated in the cultural revolution of the 1960’s. It was a period of sweeping change and experimentation where art...

Food + Beverage / Recipes

Turntable Kitchen | Food + Music Pairings

by Don Hielo on Jan 17, 2012 • Comments Closed

Turntable Kitchen is the current darling of the food + music trend in the blogosphere. Their consistent pairing of tasteful recipes and their accompanying musical soundtrack have caused the interwebs to take serious notice. The amalgamation of Kasey Hickey, Editor, Evernote and her husband, Entertainment/Tech Attorney and blogger for Sociable Lawyer, Matthew Hickey...

Art + Design / Events

Ai Weiwei – Sunflower Seeds @ Mary Boone Gallery (NYC)

by Don Hielo on Jan 12, 2012 • Comments Closed

On January 7, 2012 in Chelsea, Manhattan the Mary Boone Gallery opened Sunflower Seeds, an Installation by world-renowned artist and human rights activist Ai Weiwei. The Installation, which debuted at the Tate Modern in London in October 2010, is a field comprised of millions (five tons) of hand-painted porcelain sunflower...

Events / TV + Film + Music

Battle Royale from Director Kinji Fukasaku

by Don Hielo on Jan 9, 2012 • Comments Closed

“A cross between ‘A Clockwork Orange‘ and ‘Lord of the Flies‘…” THE GUARDIAN Please join The Cinefamily (Los Angeles) in welcoming Battle Royale for it’s first North American theatrical run! The film’s extended run ends with a 10:15PM showing this Wednesday, January 11th. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku Featuring Beat Takeshi...

Fashion

Portland General Store | Colognes

by Don Hielo on Dec 30, 2011 • Comments Closed

Real men, we mean actual gentleman, are typically described as earnest and authentic. They exude a certain notable and sincere confidence. These same qualities are difficult to find in the everyday products we take for granted. Take shampoo, soap and shaving cream for example, these easily forgettable goods offer the...

Food + Beverage / TV + Film + Music

Big Boys Gone BANANAS!* – Now Two Movies

by Don Hielo on Dec 29, 2011 • Comments Closed

Amigos y vecinos, te presento un hombre bien conocido – se llama Juan “Accidentes” Dominguez. Most notable as a result of his involvement as the attorney representing the case of twelve Nicaraguan banana workers against Dole Food. The ground-breaking legal battle surrounds Dole’s use of a banned pesticide that was...

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Licorice Flix: Edible Movie Mosaics – Jason Mecier

by Don Hielo on Dec 28, 2011 • Comments Closed

Image above from iam8bit Gallery Jason Mecier is a mosaic portrait artist. From here on out we will refer to him and others like him as food artists. Jason is an artist who typically uses food as his preferred medium. Over the years he has incorporated verifiable celebrity junk, rice,...

Food + Beverage

1-800-MY-CHALICE | Free Stella Artois Chalice

by Don Hielo on Dec 20, 2011 • Comments Closed

It’s the holiday season, which means the NFL Super Bowl is just around the corner. This typically means one thing for those in the advertising world, it’s time to heavy up. What’s that you say? This means there are select dates (flights) that ad agencies look to bulk up on...

Food + Beverage

Twice Fried Chicken

by Don Hielo on Dec 19, 2011 • Comments Closed

Image Above Courtesy of Leandro Fornasir Twice Fried Chicken from Willoughby Road Food Truck About a year ago I decided I was going to tackle as many chicken and waffle New York brunches as possible. After an extensive amount of discussion and research I lauded The Redhead the overwhelming favorite....

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Lemon Bird Handmade Jams

by Don Hielo on Dec 5, 2011 • Comments Closed

After a brief walk through of Unique LA it’s safe to say that our new favorite dinner party accoutrements include Lemon Bird Jams cocktail pickles. The standout of the group is their Kyoho Grapes with d’Anjou Pear Vinegar. You can purchase their Cocktail Pickle 3 Pack for the budding mixologist...

Events

Welcome Venice Social

by Don Hielo on Nov 30, 2011 • Comments Closed

Venice Social is an idea salon, a regular community gathering centered around the exploration of epicurean delights and the conversation surrounding our finds. Our goal is to provide an intimate space to amuse friends, encourage them to indulge in curiosity and discover new arts. Coming soon VeniceSocial.com will feature epicurean...

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food curated

by Don Hielo on Nov 29, 2011 • Comments Closed

For the better part of three and a half years Liza Mosquito de Guia (@SkeeterNYC): Founder & Chief Storyteller of food. curated. has been providing the internet with some fantastic video journalism. The self described food addict, locavore & a one-woman shooting/editing machine loves telling food stories & meeting people...

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dineLA Restaurant Week | EAT, DRINK & dineLA

by Don Hielo on Jan 25, 2012 • Comments Closed

dineLA is celebrating five years of bringing together friends, family and food. Epicure Me is going to seize the moment to celebrate passing 17K+ readers a day across the globe and bring together our friends, family, and employees for a dineLA food tour & good times that may include dining at some of the following...continue reading

Events / TV + Film + Music

Canyon Candy Debuts at ART on AIR’s Clocktower Gallery Music Video Program

by Don Hielo on Jan 24, 2012 • Comments Closed

Canyon Candy Debuts at ART on AIR’s Clocktower Gallery. The site-specific installation and immersive soundscape is part of the Clocktower Gallery’s Music Video Program that launched in March 2011 with Collapse Into Now Film Project, organized by Michael Stipe of the band R.E.M. Canyon Candy brings to life a Western-themed music video collaboration between filmmaker...continue reading

Events

Lost Horizon Night Market, Brooklyn

by Don Hielo on Jan 23, 2012 • Comments Closed

To some the Lost Horizon Night Market may be considered a nocturnal art carnival. To others it’s seen as an opportunity. It’s a chance to create using only the constraint of what you can fit inside of a box truck your only limitation. Lost Horizon offers seasoned veterans and newcomers a platform to showcase the...continue reading

Events / Travel + Culture

Prada Sponsors Francesco Vezzoli Pop-Up Museum in Paris

by Don Hielo on Jan 20, 2012 • Comments Closed

Prada presents the “24 h Museum”, designed by Francesco Vezzoli with AMO, Rem Koolhaas’ think tank. The “24h Museum” opens in Paris on Tuesday 24 January for 24 hours only, till Wednesday 25 January, in the historic Palais d’Iéna, the building designed by Auguste Perret between 1936 and 1946, today home of CESE (Conseil Economique,...continue reading

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Eater Dating “HowAboutWe…”

by Don Hielo on Jan 19, 2012 • Comments Closed

You never forget your first. For most this includes a series of memorable events that we will remember for our entire lives, including but not limited to your first kiss, roller coaster ride, foie gras tasted etc. If you’re anything like us you’re quite particular and somewhat set in your ways. Not to say that...continue reading

Books

Everyone Must Be Announced by Aaron Stern

by Don Hielo on Jan 18, 2012 • Comments Closed

Aaron Stern’s Everyone Must Be Announced is a music photography book that shifts the focus away from the artist, the candid images document the architecture of venues, marriage of light and sound, expressions in the crowd – and how they all interact for the ultimate concert experience. Images were taken at shows of bands that...continue reading

Food + Beverage

Coco Cafe – Coconut Water Cafe Latte

by Don Hielo on Jan 16, 2012 • Comments Closed

If it’s a hangover you’re looking to cure coffee and espresso help but ultimately do more to dehydrate than nourish your wounded soul. Maybe you should consider coconut waters megadose of potassium and electrolytes to get you back in the game. The easiest and most tasty way to drink this divine liquid is straight from...continue reading

Fashion

Vans California Zapato Slip in Blue Pinstripe

by Don Hielo on Jan 13, 2012 • Comments Closed

This buttery beauty is from the Vans California 2011 Spring line but if you’re lucky you may find a few pairs left at your favorite shoe purveyor. If you’re in Los Angeles swing by Conveyor LA, UNDFTD or Station 26 and survey their goods. In Berkeley? Try Bows & Arrows In NY? Try the Vans...continue reading

Food + Beverage

Randwiches: Random Sandwiches Delivered (NYC)

by Don Hielo on Jan 11, 2012 • Comments Closed

What’s for lunch? This is the highlight of many an employees day. The ability to choose where to eat today is always an exciting prospect. Especially if you happen to work in Manhattan or Brooklyn. Unfortunately the overwhelming amount of options often leads to procrastination, irritability, or gasp, a lunch break cut short. The surefire...continue reading

Events / Travel + Culture

Indulge LA: A Chocolate Festival and Pastry Show – 02.11.12

by Don Hielo on Jan 10, 2012 • Comments Closed

I guess it started six years ago when I returned from a sojourn to Barcelona. Everything seemed so bland, extra ordinary in fact. It became a hassle to leave the house. That was save for Happy Hour, I was in fact trying to drink away the part of the day that I could not sleep...continue reading

Recipes

Pear Soup with Pancetta and Bleu Cheese from Five and Spice

by Don Hielo on Jan 6, 2012 • Comments Closed

Pear Soup? Silly rabbit, pears are for salads with spinach and gorgonzola! Perhaps you’ve poached some in red wine or port and served them as part of a dessert. Our friends at Five and Spice have created a fabulous little soup that includes bacon (pancetta) and cheese – so it can’t be that bad. If...continue reading

Art + Design / Food + Beverage

Food Packaging Design: The Little Veggie Patch Co.

by Don Hielo on Jan 5, 2012 • Comments Closed

The Little Veggie Patch Company is a Melbourne based business that specialises in the design, installation and maintenance of chemical-free vegetable gardens. They sale apple crates that function as instant Little Veggie Patches for the budget conscious, vintage heirloom seeds and worm poo. They’re also more then happy to provide necessary maintenance for your existing...continue reading

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