I can't stop lusting after the awesome laptop cases from Brooklyn Industries. Most recently it was the Paratrooper Laptop Bag, and now it's the Carrier Laptop Bag ($58), a durable nylon bag that comes in four colors perfectly suited for Fall. The bags are lined with soft neoprene padding to protect your laptop and accommodate laptops up to 17 inches with plenty of room for accessories, too. Plus Read more

Earlier this week I showed you a few of my favorite military-inspired laptop bags, and now I have one more sleeve to add into the mix. The Paratrooper Laptop Bag from Brooklyn Industries comes in two rugged sizes: 15 inch and 17 inch. The sleeves feature neoprene lining to keep your computer safe and pockets on the front and back to hold your computer's power cord and other accessories. There is Read more

America is home to more than 100,000 head chefs — and today, a select few of them will be given nods as finalists for the James Beard Awards, the industry's top honors. Among those who made the cut from the list of last month's semifinalists: David Chang, Tom Douglas, and Ina Garten. Winners will be announced on May 7 in an award ceremony at New York's Lincoln Center, to be hosted by none Read more

Ever since I first ran into Ryan Greer's stand, Flux Productions, at the Brooklyn Flea Market this past May, I've been a little obsessed with his line of handcrafted leather and cork bags, bracelets, and bicycle packs. I'm far from his only admirer, either — Ryan has collaborated with Thakoon and Osborn Design — and he's also dressed Justin Bieber's backup dancers. His work has also been Read more

Welcome to our new series A Day in the Life, where we examine at what it's like to be a professional in the food industry. In honor of the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, we look at a day in the life of Kate Krader. As the magazine's restaurant editor, Kate is a girl about town and friend to many chefs. Here's what she did yesterday, Thursday, June 15. Disclaimer: This is not a normal day in my Read more

While in New York last week, I stopped by the Chelsea Art Museum to check out Model Citizens, a design exhibition featuring the work of over 100 emerging and independent designers. With work ranging from furniture to jewelry to textiles, there was a lot to take in. One of my favorite designers from this year, Niels Cosman, was actually featured in the show's pop-up shop, selling three of his Read more

Rue Magazine issue five hits virtual newsstands on Monday, May 23, and I am pleased to share an exclusive sneak peek with you! Featured in the upcoming issue is a budget-friendly project from design and developer duo Robert and Cortney Novogratz, of 9 by Design fame. Their firm Sixx Design was hired by a young couple just starting their lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and you'll see the Read more

After the James Beards, the next most coveted award in the food industry is the title of Best New Chef. Each year, since 1988, Food & Wine has bestowed the honor on a different crop of young chefs. Among past honorees? Tom Colicchio, Rick Bayless, and Thomas Keller. Over the past couple of days, the magazine's editor in chief, Dana Cowin, tweeted 10 clues to declare the winners. Tonight Read more