Coca-Cola Ads Seem to Reference How There Used to Be Cocaine in its Soda

Coca-Cola Ads Seem to Reference How There Used to Be Cocaine in its Soda

Did you know that when Coca-Cola first launched in the 1800s, it contained cocaine? This ingredient was only removed in 1903 due to growing hostile sentiment about the drug. This controversial heritage was naturally downplayed when Coca-Cola gave itself a wholesome image—however, a new ad campaign that appears to embrace this aspect of the company’s […]

Maps That Help You Find The Best Coffees In New York, Paris, London

Maps That Help You Find The Best Coffees In New York, Paris, London

Publishers Blue Crow Media has created maps that help coffee aficionados find the best coffee shops in New York, Paris and London. The limited edition speciality coffee maps feature over 100 leading cafes in these cities, that serve beans roasted by leading artisan roasters. Printed on high-quality recycled paper, these maps contain no frills and […]

Nespresso Unveils Pop-up Boutique in New York’s Grand Central Terminal

Nespresso Unveils Pop-up Boutique in New York’s Grand Central Terminal

Actress Allison Williams visited the Nespresso Pop-Up Boutique in New York City’s historical Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal to “Taste the Extraordinary, The Perfection of Coffee from Nespresso” – and all New Yorkers are invited to do the same between October 1st and October 4th. Allison was among the first to stop by the […]

‘Cronut’ Creator’s New Pastry: The Magic Soufflé

‘Cronut’ Creator’s New Pastry: The Magic Soufflé

Dominique Ansel of Dominique Ansel Bakery created the ‘Cronut’, a half-croissant, half-doughnut delicacy that had mouths watering all over New York. He hasn’t stopped there—the skilled patisserie came up with a new tantalizing treat: the ‘Magic Soufflé’. The pastry looks like a regular brioche, but it slices open to reveal a delectable chocolate soufflé center […]

Moët & Chandon Marks 270th Anniversary in New York

Moët & Chandon, the champagne of success and glamour since 1743, celebrated its momentous 270th anniversary with a stylish celebration in New York City. Hosted by global icon and Moët & Chandon brand ambassador Roger Federer, the fête at Chelsea Piers attracted international stylemakers to toast the world’s most-loved champagne, including singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé, DJ […]

US Man beats Own Hot Dog Eating World Record

A US man has devoured 69 hot dogs, beating his own world record at an annual 4 July competition at Coney Island in New York. Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ate the sausages with buns in 10 minutes, breaking his old record of 68 and winning the world title for the seventh year in a row. In […]