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Photo Essay : Scenes from a Dinner by Gentl + Hyers

The Pines at Table on Ten. To celebrate the late summer season, a culinary weekend was organized with organically grown farm to table and foraged ingredients gathered within a 25 mile radius of Bloomville, in upstate New York. The menu was curated and prepared by The Pines chef, John Poiarkoff (with a little help from friends).

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Written by DARA Artisans.Sep 25, 2014
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Under A Harvest Moon

The summer crowds have flocked home to Manhattan—which makes this the perfect time to visit the Crow’s Nest in Montauk. (more…)

Written by DARA Artisans.Sep 10, 2014
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A New York City Appellation: Brooklyn Winery

Exploring the urban winery’s unique winemaking style—which happens to pair quite well with oysters.

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Written by DARA Artisans.Sep 03, 2014
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What the Waters Gave Me

Ben Jacobsen of Jacobsen Salt Co. explains what salt and oysters have in common—plus, his list of Portland’s best meals on the half-shell (more…)

Written by DARA Artisans.Sep 02, 2014
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Harper Poe of Proud Mary : Morocco Photo Diary

“Feeling like a global citizen is really important to me,” says Harper Poe, who met me, one hot June morning, at Black Tap Coffee in her adopted hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. (more…)

Written by DARA Artisans.Aug 15, 2014
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Leigh and Cliff Spencer of Cliff Spencer’s (mostly) Westside LA Guide

Los Angelenos Leigh and Cliff Spencer—now partners and co-owners of Cliff Spencer Furniture Maker—came together in Hollywood meet-cute style, while living in the same Santa Monica building.  (more…)

Written by DARA Artisans.Jul 16, 2014
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Food : Found Objects

Forager and food entrepreneur Iso Rabins is making a career by following his nose. (more…)

Written by DARA Artisans.Jul 12, 2014
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Destination : Mirror Image

In the natural splendor of Chilean Patagonia, a new hotel offers a stirring showcase for the talents of local artisans.

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Written by DARA Artisans.Jul 10, 2014
 
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DARA Artisans promotes cultural curiosity and a sense of discovery by offering a sophisticated edit of handmade artisan crafts to an audience seeking authentic, responsibly sourced designs with a modern aesthetic.