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20140430

Wear It Like: Theo James - Wednesday 5/1 Edition


1. Helmut Lang Coated Parka @ Matches
2. Loro Piana Andre Linen Chambray Shirt @ Mr Porter
3. Skinny Tie Madness Loose Lips in London Necktie @ InforMANt
4. Ozone Jail Bird Sock @ InforMANt
5. Sailormade Standard Belt @ InforMANt
6. Perry Gargano Stranger Ring @ InforMANt
7. GBX Jaston Boot @ GBX Shoe
Sounds: Bittersweet Faith by Thievery Corporation @ Amazon
Bittersweet Faith (Thievery Corporation Remix)

20140429

Wear It Like: Theo James - Wednesday 4/30 Edition


1. Youngs One Button Peak Lapel Suit @ Reiss
2. Youngs Waistcoat @ Reiss
3. Perry Gargano Hummingbird Skull Necklace @ InforMANt
4. Sebastian Cruz Lavender Contrast Pocket Square @ InforMANt
5. Avallone Leather Executive Belt @ InforMANt
6. Campanile Lace-Up Leather Oxford Shoes @ Matches
Sounds: Storm by Yoshida Brothers @ Amazon

20140428

Wear It Like: Theo James - Tuesday 4/29 Edition


1. Gents Long Sleeve V Neck @ InforMANt
2. Fyasko Ransberg Woven SHirt @ InforMANt
3. Fyasko Bugger Beanie @ InforMANt
4. Sailormade Catch Single Bracelet @ InforMANt
5. TOKYObay Jazz Wristwatch @ InforMANt
6. Artfully Disheveled Outlaw Pocket Square @ InforMANt
7. The People's Movement Marcos Drizzle Track Shoe @ InforMANt
8. Lumina Clothing Co Taper Trenton Jean @ Lumina
Sounds: Whem I'm Small by Phantogram @ Amazon
When I'm Small

20140427

Wear It Like: Theo James - Monday 4/28 Edition


1. Acne Slim-Fit Drifter Suit @ Mr Porter
2. Blake Green Versailles Cufflinks @ InforMANt
3. Sebastian Cruz Multi-Color Contrast Pocket Square @ InforMANt
4. Braun Prestige Stainless Steel Watch @ InforMANt
5.  Drake's Knitted Silk Tie @ Mr Porter
Sounds: Butterfly by Bassnectar @ Amazon
Butterfly

4/27 Edition - Sunday Eats: Hungry? Feast Your Eyes on the Strangest Sandwiches in the US

“Our menu has always been eclectic and out of the norm,” explains Tyler Kord, owner and chef of New York City’s No. 7 Sub. “We like playing with ingredients to give our guests something that they can’t find somewhere else.”

For a lot of New Yorkers, that something is No. 7 Sub’s broccoli sandwich, which has the unusual-but-inspired addition of lychees pickled in ginger and chiles.

Travel + Leisure set out to find other wonderfully strange sandwiches across the U.S., bypassing classics like the Reuben, the po’boy, and the cheesesteak in order to toast (pun intended) one-of-a-kind creations.

The Cheesycake Melt: The Grilled Cheese Truck
America's Strangest Sandwiches: Cheesycake Melt at The Grilled Cheese Truck
Founder Dave Danhi opened the world’s first mobile grilled cheese truck back in 2009 and now operates out of California, Texas, and Arizona. While he’s still tinkering with the savory grilled cheese original, he recently turned his attention to a sweet version. The Cheesycake Melt’s backbone is brioche bread, created specifically for Danhi, with large pieces of Oreo cookie baked into the loaf. “We like to overcook the cheesecake just a bit,” Danhi says, “so it gives a golden-brown toast flavor to the richness of the cheese.” The cheesecake is whipped into a spread, layered with premium raspberry preserves, sprinkled with crumbled Oreos, and plopped on a griddle until crispy. thegrilledcheesetruck.com

The Ramen Burger: Smorgasburg, Brooklyn, NY
America's Strangest Sandwiches: Ramen Burger at Smorgasburg
“The best way to describe the ramen burger is a bowl of shoyu ramen that you can eat with your hands,” says Jeff Shimamoto. Created by his brother Keizo Shimamoto in 2013, the sandwich combines Keizo’s favorite foods from Japan and America. An all-Angus beef patty has arugula, scallions, and Keizo’s secret shoyu glaze. It’s the buns, however, that have earned it all the attention (Time named it one of the 17 most influential burgers). They are formed entirely from ramen noodles. “Our buns are lightly seared on both sides, giving you a slight crisp when you bite into it, but they then remain chewy on the inside…much like a regular bowl of ramen noodles,” explains Jeff. “It is currently only sold at Smorgasburg on weekends, but we are opening a full-time operation this spring at Berg’n Beer Hall in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.” smorgasburg.com

The Full-Bellied Pig: Café Patachou, Indianapolis
America's Strangest Sandwiches: Full-Bellied Pig at Café Patachou
What mother ever said, “Hey, Johnny, you want raw jalapeños on your PB&J”? While it’s unlikely to hit lunchboxes anytime soon, Café Patachou’s newest sandwich is selling just fine with grown-ups. In between slices of toasted whole-wheat bread, there’s thick-cut Indiana-sourced bacon, creamy peanut butter, strawberry jelly, and a heavy handful of raw jalapeño slices, with seeds intact for ultimate spice impact. It’s fiery, creamy, sweet, salty—and big hearted. Owner Martha Hoover will open her 11th restaurant in 2014, and it will be a nonprofit to feed the city’s at-risk population. Sales of the Full-Bellied Pig at all Café Patachou locations will go toward that philanthropic endeavor. cafepatachou.com

The Redneck: Kitt’s Kornbread Sandwich & Pie Bar, Jefferson, TX
America's Strangest Sandwiches: Kitt's Kornbread Sandwich & Pie Bar
“It took two years of tweaking the recipe and a custom-made pan to make the perfect corn bread for our sandwiches,” says co-owner Kitt Williams. Once that was settled, she opened a dedicated restaurant—and it hardly took her two minutes to size up the hungry East Texas crowd and create The Redneck. It’s made with 1950s-style, thickly sliced fried bologna and charred on a grill until the edges curl, perfectly burnt. There’s melted American cheese, and if you want to get fancy, onions, mustard, and mayo. But don’t you dare pick up a fork; it’s called The Redneck, not The Debutante. kittskornbread.com


The Pastrami Sandwich: Butcher & Bee, Charleston, SC
America's Strangest Sandwiches: Pastrami Sandwich: Butcher & Bee
Don’t let the simple name fool you. This is no Jewish deli standard, but rather the southern-influenced product of sous chef William Mote. Pasture-raised beef brisket is brined for a week in coriander, black peppercorns, and garlic. On day eight, it’s smoked for an hour, then braised for six. The sandwich gets dressed in grain mustard and horseradish aioli with a scoop of collard greens and a pinch of pickled mustard seeds—all between rye bread slices. “The idea of putting collard greens on a sandwich was not part of some master plan,” admits proprietor Michael Shemtov. “We had two cold spells in Charleston this year; collard greens were among the only produce available, but they were a great fit.” The popular sandwich is so labor intensive that it’s on the rotating menu an average of only 10 days a month. butcherandbee.com

The Hoecake: Papa KayJoe’s BBQ, Centerville, TN
America's Strangest Sandwiches: America's Strangest Sandwiches: Hoecake at Papa KayJoe
The Boston butt shredded pork is legendary, and the vinegar-based barbecue sauce is made daily from scratch. But the claim to fame at Papa KayJoe’s is what they do with those two staples. “We are in the South, and corn bread is a big deal,” explains owner Devin Pickard. “The Hoecake sandwich starts with a mixture of white, self-rising cornmeal, eggs, and buttermilk, whipped up to a pancake consistency. We then take a large helping of lard and cover the griddle, ladle out that batter, and brown it on both sides.” The Hoecake comes standard with a scoop of the shredded pork between the two pancake-styled buns. But most patrons opt to dress it with the fixings of mayo-based coleslaw, pickles, and a drizzle of that tangy red barbecue sauce. 119 W. Ward St.; (931)729-2131.

The Tsunami: The Blind Squirrel, Round Rock, TX
America's Strangest Sandwiches: Tsunami at The Blind Squirrel
Taking ingredients one might find in a sushi roll and reassembling them inside of a fried pancake to then serve as a sandwich to Texans came naturally to owner Jack Raia. His creation begins with a warmed scallion pancake. He smears wasabi cream on the base, with a second layer of pickled ginger. The proteins are Scotch-smoked salmon and poached, chilled red shrimp—all topped with a garnish of spring mix, alfalfa sprouts, and raw, sliced red onions. It gets a last touch of Sriracha and unagi sauces before being wrapped and cut on the bias. blindsquirrelsandwiches.com

The Chicken & Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich: Coolhaus Ice Cream Trucks
America's Strangest Sandwiches: Chicken & Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich at Coolhaus
“Although we have done many sweet-meets-savory flavors, fried chicken and waffles posed a particular challenge,” admits Coolhaus founder, Natasha Case. “You don’t want pieces of actual chicken in ice cream.” Her popular dessert sandwich begins with creating fried chicken, spiced with cayenne, sage, and black pepper. The skins are removed and placed in her proprietary caramel and left to infuse, leaving behind the flavor once they are strained out. That crazy caramel is then swirled through a brown butter ice cream base, and crumbled, crispy waffle pieces are added for texture. Choose two cookies—perhaps double chocolate sea salt or maple sugar—to act as the bread slices. Try it for yourself at one of the Coolhaus trucks (Los Angeles, New York City, Austin, and Dallas) or at the two storefronts in L.A. eatcoolhaus.com

The Pig Ear Sandwich: The Big Apple Inn, Jackson, MS
America's Strangest Sandwiches: Pig Ear Sandwich at the Big Apple Inn
Many, many people have become converts to this unusual sandwich, which focuses on a part of the swine most menus never promote. Pig ears are an old-South item that the Big Apple Inn has served since the 1930s. The ears are plucked from a pressure cooker when super tender and hit with a bit of slaw and mustard, then sandwiched between thin, slider-style buttered buns. When the joint first opened, the now-famous sandwich was priced at a dime. Today, it’s still a bargain at $1.05 with tax and still comes in the wax-paper wrapper. The meat is sliced thin and has a taste similar to grilled ham. As for the spice, it’s your choice of not-hot, mild, or hot. 509 N. Farish St.; (601) 354-4549.

The Doh! Nut: PYT Burger & Bar, Philadelphia
America's Strangest Sandwiches: Doh! Nut at PYT Burger & Bar
It’s part burger. It’s part breakfast. We aren’t sure how to classify this invention, but we do know it’s insanely delicious. The beloved Doh! Nut has been on the menu for more than two years and starts with a fresh glazed Krispy Kreme donut that’s cut in half and put on a grill to toast. Staff lay down an all-beef, grilled hamburger patty with American cheese. The finished donut-burger comes with several strips of bacon that have been covered in Hersey’s chocolate. And in case that’s not decadent enough, for $13 you also get a big pile of waffle fries. pytburger.com

The Boricua: Belly Shack, Chicago
America's Strangest Sandwiches: Boricua at Belly Shack
The Boricua delivers crispy, sweet, and a bit of spice in equal balance. “It’s like taking a trip through Chicago’s neighborhoods in one bite,” says Bill Kim, chef/partner of Belly Shack. The sandwich substitutes traditional bread for thinly sliced plantains that are crispy-fried to order. You can have it with tofu or lemongrass chicken, but we’re partial to the marinated Korean bulgogi beef. It’s sliced then hit with a little miso sauce, chopped mushrooms, and brown rice. “Our Boricua combines some favorite food items from two cultures, using Korean BBQ beef and plantains,” says Kim. crgchicago-public.sharepoint.com

The Big Easy: Ajax Diner, Oxford, MS
America's Strangest Sandwiches: Big Easy at Ajax Diner
To make this down-home dinner in a bun, fried steak (tenderized steak dredged in flour and pan-fried) is covered in a layer of creamy, buttery mashed potatoes with a roux-style, beef-stock gravy. Another layer of butter beans, with tiny bits of bacon and butter from the cooking stock, is the finishing touch. The sandwich has a cult following—and traces its origins to New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. “Back when Eli was at Ole Miss, he would eat with his family at Ajax on Fridays before home games. He almost always ate the same thing,” explains owner Randy Yates. Now you can have that exact meal between two buns. ajaxdiner.net

The Broccoli Classic: No. 7 Sub, New York City
America's Strangest Sandwiches: Broccoli Classic at No. 7 Sub
Chef/owner Tyler Kord has been experimenting with broccoli sandwiches since high school. And this weird love affair has blossomed into one of America’s best sandwiches. Broccoli is diced and lightly steamed, “with a little salt so that it stays bright green and crunchy,” explains Kord. “We pile it onto the sandwich and toast the sub.” Next it’s sprinkled with crumbly ricotta salata cheese and crispy fried shallots, with a smear of cold mayo. The final, oddly harmonious element is chopped, sweet lychees that Kord pickles Korean style, using the heat of ginger and chiles. “I love an egg and cheese sandwich from a bodega as much as the next guy,” says Kord. “But you can get that anywhere.” no7sub.com

20140424

Wear It Like: Henrik Lundquist - Friday 4/25 Edition


1. Knotted Pretty Boy Bowtie @ InforMANt
2. Lungano Suit @ Reiss
3. Truzzi Cotton Shirt @ Matches
4. Blake Green Arabia Cufflink @ InforMANt
5. Artfully Disheveled Outlaw Pocket Square @ InforMANt
6. Henderson Fusion Suede Desert Boots @ farfetch
Sounds: Trophies by Young Money ft Drake @ Amazon
Trophies [feat. Drake] [Explicit]

McQueen Must Have - Giorgio Brutini Haskel


GiorgioBrutini  - NAVY HASKEL

This is one of those things that sells itself. In fact, I debated on just posting the images rather than words to accompany them. However, I like to talk. So here goes: bottom line, this linen stunner from Giorgio Brutini is one of the sharpest pair of shoes I have come across. The lines, simplicity, material, colors and craftsmanship are on point. The fit is superior and the compliments, are even better. 

These shoes work with or without socks, rock them with jeans or shorts, to a picnic or a wedding - I mean, these shoes are perfect for any occasion - seriously. 

And to top it off, the price is right with Giorgio Brutini, whose motto, "outspoken, in style" pretty much nails their entire collection. So with that said, lets fall back on the old saying, a picture is worth a thousand words. Check it and get on it


GiorgioBrutini  - NATURAL HASKEL top
GiorgioBrutini  - BROWN HASKEL top
Images: Giorgio Brutini

20140423

Wear It Like: Henrik Lundquist - Thursday 4/24 Edition


1. Audley Check Suit @ Reiss
2. Artfully Disheveled Felling Necktie @ InforMANt
3. Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope @ InforMANt - 10% off Watches - timeforsavings at checkout
4. Bottega Veneta Square Frame Sunglasses @ Mr Porter
5. ACL Coffee Cap Toe Shoe @ InforMANt
6. Monolith Men's Diamond Band @ InforMANt
7. Sebastian Cruz Chameleon Contrast Pocket Square @ InforMANt
Sounds: Four Three by All India Radio @ Amazon
Four Three

20140422

Wear It Like: Henrik Lundquist - Wednesday 4/23 Edition


1. Member's Only Distressed Bomber Jacket @ InforMANt
2. Esposito Seamed Button Down @ InforMANt
3. Nudie Skinny Organic Jeans @ Mr Porter
4. Skinny Tie Madness Loose Lips in London Necktie @ InforMANt
5. TOKYObay Agent Wristwatch @ InforMANt
6. Saint Laurent Leather Chelsea Boots @ Mr Porter
7. Karma Mantra Turquoise Skull Wrap Bracelet @ InforMANt
Sounds: Fragile by Tech N9ne ft Kendrick Lamar @ Amazon
Fragile [Explicit]


20140421

Wear It Like: Henrik Lundquist - Tuesday 4/22 Edition


1. Esposito Antique Zip Button Down @ InforMANt
2. Braun White Classic Wristwatch @ InforMANt
3. Sailormade Journey Double Bracelet @ InforMANt
4. Karma Mantra Knox Luna Bracelet @ InforMANt
5. Karma Mantra Palm Tiger Bracelet @ InforAMNt
6. Marsell Lista Boot @ farfetch
7. Artfully Disheveled Outlaw Pocket Square @ InforMANt
8. Youngs Mixer Waistcoat @ Reiss
Sounds: Hurricane by Bob Dylan @ Amazon
Hurricane

Wear It Like: Henrik Lundquist - Monday 4/21 Edition


1. Riva Two Piece Pick Stitch Suit @ Reiss
2. Burberry Striped Silk Tie @ Matches
3. Esposito Seamed Button Down Shirt @ InforMANt
4. Rosendahl Arnie Jacobson Banker Wristwatch @ InforMANt
5. Avallone Executive Belt @ InforMANt
6. ACL Black Cap Toe Shoe @ InforMANt
7. Icon Matte Ring @ ASOS
8. Brooks Brothers Sterling Silver Tie Clip @ Mr Porter
9. Simonnot Godard Solid Pocket Square @ Barneys
Sounds: Part II (On The Run) by Jay-Z ft Beyonce @ Amazon
Part II (On The Run) [feat. Beyoncé] [Explicit]

20140419

Sunday 4/20 Edition

Palmer. 
photo by Neil Leifer

Palmer
Image:Neil Leifer

Saturday 4/19 Edition - Hang Your Hat: Itatiba Residence

Hang Your Hat: Itatiba Residence

The beautiful Itatiba Residence in São Paulo, Brazil, a project by RoccoVidal P+W, is sleek and clean. Open spaces and a great choice of colors and materials deliver a modern and cozy home. Check out RoccoVidal P+W website for more inspiring projects.

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence


The siting then comes as a huge pavilion that cuts the existing plateau, the upper volume consists of a large minimalist rectangle that is a balance between a cubic volume of stones. To give continuity to the external views in front of the residence, we laid out trees rigidly on a geometric grid. The light-colored floor is formed by stones in the same shade as the stone of the residence. The landscape by Renata Tilli worked very well in the proposal and appropriated the existing species. The interior design integrates landscape, building, interiors and decoration. Woodwork designs, benches and lighting were designed in three dimensions for each of the projects.

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence


Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence

Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence


Beautiful Houses: Itatiba Residence