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Recycled Bike Coffee Table

Filed under: Decor

I have to say, I would not have guessed "bicycle" if asked what this coffee table used to be in a former life. I can kind of see it in the cogs and the reshaped rims, but the rolled inner tubes for feet and some other features are well disguised. This Recycled Bike Coffee Table by Resource Revival is definitely unique and brings a whole new meaning to the idea of recycling with it's elegant though industrial appearance. It's hard to imagine that it used to be an old used-up form of transportation for somebody -- welcome back little bike!

Specializing in using old bicycle parts to create functional works of art, Resource Revival makes its creations by hand in Mosier, Oregon. Also worth checking out from them is this Recycled Bike Cafe Table.

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Inventum HK1 Cafe Invento Koffiepad

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Filed under: Dining, Gadgets

Anyone with limited counter space should be drooling over the Inventum HK1 Cafe Invento Koffiepad. Designed by studioMOM, the coffee machine has a unique and streamlined, wall-like shape, which means that it doesn't take up much room on the counter while still providing you with excellent coffee. The water reservoir is part of the "wall" and is completely removable. The rest of the machine is made of polymer-coated, fingerprint-resistant steel. It can brew one or two cups at a time and will hold enough water for ten cups before the machine needs to be refilled. The strength of the brew is completely adjustable and there is an automatic shutoff for safety. Price: $150 (€119).

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Illy Wants to be the Gucci of Coffee

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Filed under: Dining

Francesco Illy, the founder of Illycaffè, invented espresso in the 1930s and the company, now run by Illy's grandson, is looking to make a new name for itself in the global cafe marketplace. The company wants more recognition at the consumer level outside of Italy. It is expanding its Espressamente stores outside of Italy. The cafes are small, but designed by "leading Italian architects" and have cups and saucers that showcase contemporary artists, as well.

There are currently around 140 Espressamentes and Illy hopes to have 500 more within the next five years. The company expects that the consumers' desire for authenticity and quality will support the $4.50 price tag attached to a cappuccino, in the same way that high prices are commanded by luxury fashion brands, like Gucci, Prada and Armani.

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BG @ Bergdorf Goodman

by Matthew Collins (RSS feed) —

If spending the day traipsing around Fifth Ave. has stirred a hunger in you that only fine cuisine can fill, head to Bergdorf Goodman. Now, I know you're thinking that more shopping is the last thing you need, but if you can make it past the Christian Louboutin shoes and catch an elevator up you'll find a pleasant place to fill up. Simply named BG, this cafe is a perfect place to recharge after a busy day of retail therapy. The cuisine is called American Nouveau, which basically means "new versions of old favorites." What makes this place special is the fabulous decor by Kelly Wearstler. The blues and greens are soothing and Central Park views aren't too shabby either.

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Mukka Express

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Dining, Gadgets

With one of the most attractive designs of any coffee maker, the Mukka Express is very unique in performance as well. It won the Best Design Category at the 2006 housewares show last month. Mukka seems to be a play on the words "moo" and "coffee" or "cafe," indicating that this tool makes cappuccinos - but it makes them on the stove-top. Each Mukka can make two mugs of cappuccino, complete with foamy milk, as the special pressure valve is designed to steam it with little more than the touch of a button. Did we mention that it also comes in a black-and-white cow print? There is an instructional video available on the Bialetti website that details the performance of the Mukka Express, complete with product demonstration. Price: $89.

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Tags: appliance, black and white, cafe, cappuccno, coffee, coffee drinks, cow, gadget, latte, milk, moo, mukka, mukka express, silver, stove, stovetop

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