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Feast at Franco's

Francis sharing some his grappa with Cristiano Creminelli. This along with the previous image proved that the impromptu, unexpected party is the best.

Feast at Franco's Part II: Enrico & Andy

Forgive the fuzzy iPhone snapshot. I'm a lightweight and I hadn't eaten enough of the olives or scoparolo cheese.

Cooking, Andy-style

PART I: Arugula with sherry vinegar, Viola extra-virgin olive oil, a drop of truffle oil, shavings of Fiord Sardo cheese (pecorino), all wrapped in a thin slice of smoky, silky speck.

Cooking, Andy-style part II

He rolls the arugula and cheese mixture in his signature methodical, deft way...

Cooking, Andy style part III

The last part of the recipe calls for eating. In this case with a crusty Crumb Brothers baguette and Pico goat cheese from the Ardeche. (Andy says any creamy, gamey goat cheese will do.) The wine -- a cheap, subpar rose bought in a hurry by his hungry girlfriend.

Wardrobe Essential, Social Commentary in One

Must hand it to the Japanese to combine fashion with cultural criticism. Behold: The Vending Machine Skirt. Mild-mannered floor-length skirt turned urban camouflage by "experimental clothing designer" Aya Tsukiok

This will probably be on my holiday wishlist and inspire me for yet another change of occupation. Vanessa Chang, experimental clothing designer, unveils her line of handbags that convert into iPods, iPhone and other Apple products/porn. Accessories sold separately.

[Many thanks to Eat Me Daily for yet another source of procrastination.]