What We're Sweet On: A Nondrippy, Nondrying Facial Toner


Updated 10/26/11 12:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Facial Toner That Won't Dry the Skin Out

It's quite rare to find a facial toner that won't dry out the skin, and it's probably even more rare to find one that won't cause a slippy, drippy mess. With Elizabeth Grant's The Socializer Daily Tone ($20) neither problem is an issue. The mild, non-alcohol astringent is gel based, so it squeezes right onto a cotton ball — and not on your floor — with ease. A few swipes on the face visibly Read more

Music and Media Are Fodder For the Modern Menu


Updated 08/25/11 4:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

New Chef Trend: Using Media For Menu Inspiration

Last week, Grant Achatz revealed that the third iteration of his popular pop-up restaurant, Next, will be conceptually based on childhood. His initial inspiration? Where the Sidewalk Ends, the classic children's book by Shel Silverstein. Achatz's conceptual menu isn't the only one we've seen lately that draws on something other than the farmers market and the seasons for inspiration: these days, Read more