Cool Hunting: If you haven’t heard about the wonders of Pinkberry, it’s neither a new fragrance nor a nasty skin condition but rather a frozen yogurt phenomena that’s already taken over LA and recently opened their first NYC location in Koreatown. Available in only two flavors, plain and green tea (although I’ve heard no one ever gets the green tea), […]
Pinkberry
Premium Water
GUSH: Bling H2O has a limited edition bottle available in two sizes, that are frosted and have genuine Swarovski crystals that spell out the water’s name. “Bling H2O is to bottled water what Rolls Royce is to automobiles; a premium product with premium packaging that merits a premium price. Bling is a stand-alone beverage as well as the perfect compliment […]
Drive Thru Coffee
Springwise: No other substance screams WAKE UP as effortlessly as coffee. Australian company Muzz Buzz has capitalised on the realisation that people want their coffee to be quick, convenient and satisfying. At Muzz Buzz, all consumers need to do is drive thru. After all, in-transit consumption is designed with one purpose – saving time. Craig Muzeroll, founder of Muzz Buzz, […]
Fruity Ice Cubes
Iconoculture: Ice Kids are secured ice cubes, colored with natural fruit extracts like blueberry, lemon and strawberry. According to the website, “Children can thus pour spring water over Ice Kids fruit ice cubes and enjoy the same tastes as their favorite juices without consuming extra sugar”. Secured ice cubes are made with purified water, guaranteed free of things that can […]
Food Text Services
Iconoculture: Think of Mobo as curbside takeout for urban dwellers. The service – short for “mobile order” – enables Manhattanites to order and pay for food ahead of time. Here’s how it works: Hungry citizens use their cellphones (or a computer) to text an order to a restaurant from a selected list and pay with a linked credit card. The […]
Healthy Meals
Iconoculture: Time to outsource those bleary-eyed mornings of sandwich making. Bay Area parents of pre-K to eighth-graders can sign up for Kid Chow to really pack it in – lunchboxes, that is. Here’s how this independent (not school-sponsored) delivery service works: Parents order online and pay via PayPal one week in advance. Rather than mystery meat, think teriyaki chicken rice […]
Cocktail Kick
PR Web: The next big thing to hit the Cocktail Kingdom is a retro-modern shaker full of fun from Phoenix, Arizona-based Sweet’s Brand, Inc. The company is proud to introduce Cocktail Kick — a new product that adds an extra puckery, tart, tangy taste to adult beverages like margaritas, mojitos, martinis, bloody marys, and more. “I like a good margarita […]
Canine Cafe
Iconoculture: If the Chicago City Council passes an ordinance letting dogs dine alongside their owners at outdoor cafés, chef Didier Durand of Cyrano’s Bistrot will serve a $5 prix fixe canine menu to his patrons’ pets. Chef Durand has spent months testing the canine menu on his poodle, Princess. Possible dishes include ostrich pâté and bone marrow gateau – and […]
Hose Nose
Strange New Products: Why couldn’t they’ve had stuff like this when I was a kid? “Hose Nose” is a new offering from San Diego, CA-based Kandy Kastle. The nose is filled with “Candy Slime”. It appears to have elastic straps on the back, as if you’re supposed to wear it over your real nose. The package is marked, “Catch It […]
Ice Rocks
Cool Hunting: Ice Rocks are prepackaged, ready-to-freeze individual ice cubes made from French spring water. Geared primarily toward the (upscale) tourism market, they assure worried travelers that the ice is safe to use. Scotch Rocks, a version marketed to bars and whisky drinkers, and Kid Rocks, cubes made from fruit juice, are also in the works. Visit the Ice Rocks […]