James Gop is taking the idea of shopping local to a new level with his forest-to-table fare. The culinary artist uses nature as his grocery store, foraging through the Berkshire Mountains to find his ingredients. By using such unique elements, he's created inspiring dishes like birchwood ice cream and pine bark beignets to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience.
In a three-part essay, The Royal Ocean Film Society examines UPA — the animation rebels that took the talking animals and singing bullsh*t out of cartoons. The first installment starts at the beginning and how a fallout with Disney eventually led to their edgy style. The final two parts will be released later this year.
If the Star Wars dry spell until Episode IX releases next December has you down, Disney has plenty of Star Wars spinoffs and shows coming. Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures is a serious of animated shorts featuring the best-known characters from the series, like Skywalker, Solo, and Princess Leia. The series is streaming on the Star Wars Kids website or YouTube channel.
Finisterre's Nimbus Puffer Jacket is the result of two decades of iteration on a best-selling design — and is now made with sustainable materials that match its high style. NetPlus is a premium, soft nylon fabric made entirely from discarded fishing nets. The hooded puffer is lined with REPREVE, an insulated fill sourced from ocean-bound plastics. The jacket features an adjustable hood with rear toggle adjuster, adjustable drawcord hem, and YKK Vision zipper — all for a look that's clean, literally and figuratively.
Finisterre's Bolster Fleece Vest will be the most versatile piece of outerwear in your wardrobe. Made from 100% recycled mid-weight sherpa-style fabric, the zip-up Bolster is the perfect go-to for cold-weather layering. Shoulder patches are coated with an FC Free Water Repellant finish for protection in the rain, and features a chest zip pocket and elastic angled pockets.
Mark Hogancamp was nearly beaten to death by five men and spent 40 days in a coma. After recovering, he turned to an unusual form of therapy — building a massive World War II-era camp in miniatures. The camp had Mark's real-life friends, family, and even his attackers. From Robert Zemeckis, director of Forest Gump and Cast Away, Welcome to Marwen is based on the true story of Mark Hogancamp, and stars Steve Carrell and Leslie Mann. The film comes to theaters October 12, 2018.
First things first, all bacon is delicious. Some just happen to be slightly tastier than others. Expert Eli Cairo of Olympia Provisions puts these slabs of crispy goodness to the test by trying to separate the prime specimen from the cheaper version in American streaky, turkey, Canadian, and Euro cuts.
Staying connected when traveling abroad can be a headache. Roamless makes it easy. Their eSIM-based service works in 181 destinations worldwide, delivering fast mobile data, hotspot support, and zero speed limits. Simply download the app, install the eSIM, and enjoy pay-as-you-go service at rates that are up to 90% cheaper than traditional roaming and data that never expires. New members get a $1.25 free credit to test it out.
Nike's Zoom Vomero 5 checks all the Y2K boxes — silver, mesh, and plastic accents galore. The throwback runner features a leather and mesh upper in a Platinum Violet and Light Ore colorway with a Team Gold-accented Nike logo. Underfoot is an Air Zoom-cushioned midsole designed for all-day wear and support.
Natalie Portman channels her inner Gaga for her latest role. Directed by Brady Corbet, Portman plays a pop superstar named Celeste who can't seem to escape violence. The first half of the film centers around her younger years and rise to fame in 1999 while the second part jumps to 2017 where the singer is now a mother on the verge of a comeback. Also starring Jude Law, the film is slated for release December 7, 2018.
Bringing order out of the chaos around us is one of the defining characteristics of being human. Nothing represents this quite like the watch — ticking away the moments that make up a day, segmenting them into quantifiable chunks that we can order our days around. For one man, this is his life's work, bringing order to the chaos of broken watches.