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We Want This Japanese Artist’s Complete Collection of Sushi Made of Stone

We’re a pretty satisfied bunch, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t covetous. Sometimes we see things out there that we just must have. Cool Things We Want is an archive of those earthly desires.

(via) Japanese artist ha_ma_73 meticulously carves and polishes small, naturally colourful stones into pieces of sushi that are so gleaming and temptingly rendered that they look almost ready to eat. Each piece is unique, but there is a consistent style to the collection, very different stuff from the convincing display sushi made of plastic, wax and resin often seen inside (or outside) Japanese restaurants.

Images via Twitter.

F*ck Yeah: We Want More Cool Collabs with Farms!

It’s impressive to see a farm wielding its power in such a clever and unexpected way, by working with big, universal corporate brands and still maintaining the upper hand in the relationship while doing it. More of that, please!

We Can’t Wait to Dive Into the Four Horsemen’s First Cookbook, Dropping This Fall

We recently caught wind that the folks behind the highly-decorated and Michelin-starred Brooklyn restaurant and wine bar are putting out a cookbook, which will be available to purchase on October 22nd, 2024. Obviously we need it in our collection.

Sign Us Up for ‘Bad Summer Camp’, June 14-16th!

The Bad Academy has brainstormed up their ideal adult summer camp scenario that factors in everything from bonfires, crafting, hiking, paddleboarding and lake dips, to morning sound bathing and yoga sessions, a cedar weaving workshop, and even a visit to Shady Hazel Farm.

The St. Patrick’s Day Collab Between The Irish Heather + Mello Has Our Name on It

If you're the sort to write off St. Patrick's Day celebrations due to stereotypical associations with the messy, rowdy, green-beer-binge-drinking brand of partying - not so fast!