Hunan Slurp: An Expression of Family Heritage

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By Loannie Dao Contemporary Chinese eateries are sprouting up all over Manhattan and Hunan Slup is the newest on the scene. Chef Chao Wang opened the doors to the restaurant this past spring in the hopes of bringing his hometown flavors to New York’s East Village. The restaurant occupies the first floor of a classic…

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Fleeting Beauty: The Fine Art of Ice Sculpting

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By Melissa Sorge The holiday season glistens, festive with decor and lights–a winter wonderland wrapped in ribbon, drenched in the scent of fir and cloves, and fondly reminiscent of childhood memories and the excitement of feeling utterly alive. It is this time of year when ice sculpture art catches our eye and captures our heart.…

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Cope: Handmade for the Home

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Nearly five years ago in a small Brooklyn studio, husband-and-wife duo Rachel and Nick Cope came up with a concept for custom wallpaper. Their designs incorporated Japanese and Turkish marbling techniques that looked more like large-scale mural abstractions than wall-coverings. Together, they found a new way to elevate interior spaces beyond the borders of a…

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NJ Professional Photographer: Greg Pallante

In our recent Art issue, we featured many talented artists, sculptors and writers. But with all that talent come the unsung heroes such as photographer, Greg Pallante. VUE met Pallante when he supplied an image of “The Kingdom”—a large-scale mural in Jersey City—and soon, we learned, that his talent extends well beyond your run-of-the-mill street…

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Cliff Luu — The Sweet Life

Photos by Henry Paul and Anna Kucera Cliff Luu is one of Sydney, Australia’s best bakers. But by the looks of his cakes, one would never know that he’s also completely self-taught. An office worker by day and pastry artist by night—Luu has quickly rose to stardom with his minimalist designs that are almost too pretty…

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Denver’s Art World: A Culture of Support

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Denver, Colorado is known for many things—legalized marijuana, beer festivals and exceptional hiking locations to name a few. Dubbed the Mile High City, this buzzing metropolis has the highest elevation of any American city. Simply by happenstance, the 13th step of the State Capitol Building sits 5,280 feet above sea level—exactly one mile. With the…

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