There was a time when I moved to Venice Beach in the 90s that life was super simple, like a Wu Tang track. I was dead broke, but rent was about $350 a month at the time which means you could probably scare it up in a couple days if you really put your hustle […]


Want a more efficient way of choosing a good restaurant than hitting up Yelp and sifting through pages of random assholes bitching about poor dining experience, or perverts talking about a waitress’s “nicely roasted” ass? Well amateur gastronome, your solution is here. Anyone who really appreciates a pleasant dining experience knows that it’s about time […]


2 Oct
Your chance of tasting a moth caterpillar just got much better

Ever had the inclination to try and keep squirmy insects in your stomach without vomiting, like a rabid contestant on Fear Factor, but don’t want to be labeled as a Z-lister for the rest of your life? Well then your wildest dreams have come true. If your taste buds favor something on the savory side, […]


24 Aug
Philip Jodidio's 416-page tome of the places in which we consume

Architectural hot spots from around the world — new places to shop, eat and drink — are always exciting to visit because of the products they offer, but often few stop to admire or appreciate the way each establishment is thoughtfully designed and structured. Surely the designers of the buildings in the Architecture Now! Eat […]


6 Jul
When you’re caught in an outbreak, make sure you’re equipped

“Time to nut up or shut up” is one of the best lines from Zombieland, and Tallahassee — the character from the 2009 movie — had it right when he coined it. When things turn into an all-out battle royal dead person eating fest, it’s survival of the fittest. However, I’d like to think that […]


2 Aug
Cornucopia Food Printer here to make your day a whole lot easier

Tired of going grocery shopping? Don’t you wish you could just print your food out? Well you’re in luck. MIT Media Lab grad students Amit Zoran and Marcelo Coelho have developed the Cornucopia, a digital cooking device that may one day be used to produce all the food we eat. The “personal food factory” aims […]