To continue my “clothing” theme for today, I found some cool old pictures in the Sharp Dressed Men group on Flickr. Enjoy!
2012年5月10日星期四
It’s Official…
Everything is better in Japan. McDonalds recently launched two Japanese concept restaurants in Shibuya and Omotesando called Quarter Pounder. As expected, or not expected, the place is totally amazingly on-point. The super simple menu is limted to a Quarter Pounder, Double Quarter Pounder, fries and drinks. That’s it.
Curious why they would open a restaurant that only sells Quarter Pounders? According to Business Week, it all comes down to the grill. “McDonald’s has sold its Quarter Pounder in the U.S. since the early 1970s. But until a few weeks ago there was only one place in Japan where you could get one: in Kumamoto prefecture, on the southern island of Kyushu. Former McDonald’s officials say the fast-food chain’s outlets in Japan lacked the proper grill to churn out the burgers in big quantities.” There you have it.
Dear McDonalds, please open a restaurant in your own country that is cool. Thank you.
Two lines, double or single. Oh Japan, how I love thee…
Check out the packaging.
And the website…
Thanks to Coudal for the tip.
Related Posts:：Porter x B Yoshida Book Strap
One of the coolest things I saw last week in Japan was a grosgrain book strap at the Beams x Yoshida shop in Daikanyama. The Porter collection is insanely huge and very well done. I consider the brand one of the best in the business. I picked up a tote / backpack hybrid bag in black ballistic nylon at Tokyu Hands for about $145. A steal for the quality and especially good when you factor in that the bag is not available in NYC.
Eating Austin Frito Pie
While in Austin a few weeks back we popped into Lamberts for a quick bite and a break from the chaos that is SXSW. The intention was to saddle up to the bar and dine on some of the tasty food that Lamberts has become known for. While tempted by the aromas of the slow smoked meats, we instead veered slightly off course and selected the Frito Pie, a decision that will reverberate for years to come in the form of cravings for a dish in a far away city.
The Frito Pie is normally a more simple affair that consists of Fritos, cheese and chilli. Often you will find it served in an actual Fritos bag during occasions like the Texas State Fair. The recipe at Lamberts is slightly more refined, and in our book more delicious. Lamberts takes a bag of Fritos and adds in a heap of cheddar cheese, some chopped-up brisket, goat cheese, queso fresco and then heats it up in the oven to melt the cheese. Once melted, everything is plated in a pool of bar-b-que sauce, covered with more melted queso and then topped with a bit of pico de gallo. The flavors, while very cheese-centric, mix perfectly with the crunch of the Fritos and will really make you want to shake the chef’s hand. Outside of the cardiac damage suffered at the hand of Lamberts, the only thing we regret is the fact that we don’t live closer to this Frito goodness.
Gift Guidance
The lovely Joanna Goddard from Glamour’s Smitten blog asked me to put together a guy-orientated gift guide for her readers (for the ladies). You can see the full feature here.
Mother and I at the Roc Center Christmas tree.
1. Timex Military Watch for J. Crew. $150
If I’m not going to be able to wear a break-the-bank expensive watch, I want something inexpensive, timeless and cool. J. Crew’s collaboration with Timex is just that. A perfect gift that will last a long time (bad pun, I know) and look good while doing it.
2. A night’s stay at the Ace Hotel. Rooms in Portland start at $95
Staying in a hotel might be my favorite thing ever. The room service, comfy beds…all of it is awesome. A stay at the ultra cool Ace Hotel (New York–good, Portland–better!) would be an adventurous and enjoyable gift.
3. Leather belt with engraved name from Central Kentucky Tack and Leather. $32
Anything monogrammed has an instant advantage over non-personalized gifts. These leather belts are a Kentucky tradition that any guy will appreciate. And they just plain look good.
4. Custom shirt from Alexander West. $100
Alexander West makes ordering custom shirts super easy. Send them your guy’s favorite shirt and they’ll reproduce it–in any of their 1,000 fabrics–for a hundred bucks. And the monogram is included!
5. Leica D-LUX 4 Digital Camera. $850. A subscription to Flickr. $24
Leica cameras are not only cool, but they are super functional. The D-LUX 4 is a big camera in a little, beautifully designed package.
Woman of the Hour Jennifer Connelly
Here at ACL we love a woman who knows her best features, and Jennifer Connelly is definitely one of those women. Last night the actress appeared on Letterman to promote her new film “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” looking as good as ever. After seeing these photos,nike soccer shoes, I might just have to catch the film.
More Woman of the Hour posts can be seen here.
All photos via Wireimage
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