A Gadget for Espresso on the Go

This clever new gadget from the MoMA Design Store provides a well-made espresso at a moment’s notice. Hot water and coffee grounds are enclosed in separate compartments in its compact housing; they join forces through a hand-operated pressure pumping system to release an inky 2.7-ounce shot. A tiny cleaning brush and a measuring scoop fit…

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A Denim Apron for Serious Grilling

No nonsense protection is what this sturdy pitmaster apron delivers. It was designed for BlueCut with input from Daniel Castillo, whose Heritage Barbecue in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., draws crowds for his Texas-style fare. It’s also extra wide, made from flame-resistant denim with thicker quilting in the belly area to insulate from heat, stitched with…

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Punctuality Is Having a Moment

In the last few years the comedian Mike Birbiglia has emerged as a kind of spokesman for the virtues of punctuality. In a Netflix special, “Thank God for Jokes,” he asks the audience members to clap if “you’re a late person.” Amid the applause, he says, “What late people don’t understand about us on-time people…

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