The Material Review
Issue 012: A Bar Hot Dog Revolution, The Benefits of Domestic Travel, A Rolex Conspiracy, Our Summer Reading List and A Spotlight On: Coffee.
IN THE LOOP
Stories worth reading. Stop indexing the entire internet.
The Hottest Bars in L.A. Serve Hot Dogs
“Every day is the Fourth of July at The Ruby Fruit, Walt’s, and El Prado” [The Angel]
Why a Superior Summer Getaway Might Not Require a Passport
“Those elite overseas destinations might look amazing on Instagram. But after an impromptu Twin Cities holiday, GQ columnist Chris Black is here to remind us that domestic travel beats a rocky Eurobeach for vibes and convenience.” [GQ]
The Marvelization of fashion
“What fashion brands increasingly create are not products or ideas that tell consumers what to wear or buy. What are they even selling anymore?” [WaPo]
The Menswear in Scent of a Woman
In Defense of Wine
“Sales are down, and health concerns are up. But wine’s history of providing beauty, joy and affirmation should not be forgotten.” [NYT]
Buying a New Rolex Daytona Is Now Almost Impossible
“Has Rolex shorted the new market in order to drive customers to its Certified Pre-Owned watches?” [Robb Report]
ACTION ITEMS
A shortlist of things we’ve got our eye on.
Easymoc Rambler 3-Eye Moc
L.E.J. Chiringuito Shirt
The Perfect Maasai Beaded Belt
Service Works Ripstop Chef Shorts
Rollbahn Notebook
DEEP DIVE
Summer Reading List
Lonesome Dove
A Short History of Nearly Everything
Worn: A People’s History of Clothing
City of Quartz
Stoner
Light Years
SPOTLIGHT ON
Coffee
Sey Coffee Subscription
Baratza Encore Grinder
April Plastic Brewer
American Diner Coffee Cup
Aeropress Go
Kalita Wave 185 Coffee Filters
Light Years is a near-perfect, devastating book. I feel as if Stoner has been recommended to me more than any other novel I haven’t read-might pick that up this summer, too.
Aero press is a must travel item for me when staying at Airbnbs. I have the original and love it, but this new travel setup may earn a spot in my duffel on my next trip.