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Yes, it exists — and no, it’s not just a cheeky name. Santa’s Butt is a seasonal English porter brewed by Ridgeway Brewing that leans fully into holiday humor while remaining surprisingly traditional in the glass. The “butt” in question refers not only to the jolly visual of Santa perched on a barrel, but also to an old English term for a very large cask, grounding the joke in brewing history. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Santa’s Butt Porter
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Empire Cake bakery in the West Village once again proves it has its finger on the pulse of pop culture (I saw that Labubu Cake in the window) with a batch of sugar cookies celebrating the release of Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl album. When I stopped in over the weekend, they were offering two designs: one features the album cover art with Taylor decked out in an alluring, bejeweled showgirl costume, and another is shaped like a vinyl record, frosted in swirls of bright orange icing with the album’s label in the center. Whether you’re a Swiftie or just someone who appreciates a well-dressed cookie, these sweet treats are pure pop-star perfection.
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Souvenir shopping in San Diego’s historic Old Town presents an unmatched opportunity to score treasures that perfectly blend Mexican folk art with pop culture. Case in point: an eye-popping picture frame that reimagines DC’s Wonder Woman — with supporting appearances by Superman, and Batman — in bold, colorful Day of the Dead style, with intricate sugar skull makeup, vibrant detailing, creating a playful twist on the heroes we all know and love. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Wonder Woman Day of The Dead Picture Frame
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Dear Readers, I bring you proof that there truly is a tea for everything — even menopause. Let it Be (yes, that’s the actual company name, Beatles fans!) makes a hibiscus flower herbal tea blend called Hot Flash, designed to soothe the sweats, calm the mood swings, and help you keep your cool when your body’s thermostat has clearly gone rogue. Think of it as the ultimate Magical Mystery Brew for midlife. With this tea in your cup, you can tell those night sweats to Get Back. Buy it Here.
Spotted at the NY Now 2025 Summer Marketplace at Javits Center
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Only in 1960s France could a chair double as a political statement, a pop art sculpture, and a place to park your derrière. Enter the Charles de Gaulle Portrait Seat, a surreal and strangely hilarious design object dreamed up in 1967 by the unexpected team of French sculptor César Baldaccini (just “César,” if you’re nasty) and industrial design legend Roger Tallon.