Looks Good (11.28.09)

Sylvie Fleury, Le Caddy, 2000.

Golden carts, big purses, and expensive wine glasses: Swiss artist Sylvie Fleury, whose work was recently included in the Chanel mobile art pod in Central Park, has created a pair of limited-edition crystal wine glasses in collaboration with Dom Pérignon. Each has a hand-painted lipstick stain, hence their title "Stolen Kisses." £379 per set.

"Bacon-flavored chocolate bar a surprise hit": A surprise indeed. Mo's Bacon Bar contains chunks of applewood smoked bacon combined with smoked salt and milk chocolate. At £5.99 per 3oz, Selfridges, the only UK store carrying the product, sold its entire stock of several hundred bars within 48 hours.

Defining African Art: Can a contemporary artist be recognized as a major player in the history of art making when their work is labeled "African art"? Juxtapoz Magazine's November issue features a new essay by curator Simon Njami discussing the matter.

Autumn's Best Bakeries: This list includes Doughnt Plant NYC (379 Grand Street), which was named Bakery of the Year 2008 by Baking Buyer Magazine. An excerpt: "The New York Doughnut Plant has a cult-like following and in recent years, has garnered national attention for its uniquely flavored, expertly crafted, sweet tasting confectionaries. Standouts include the Tres Leches, Vanilla Bean and Peach varieties."

While scouring the Web for Thanksgiving day hours at Whole Foods (where I nabbed these yummy little cheesecakes and mini pecan pies), I discovered the store's annual Local Producer Loan Program (LPLP), which provides $10 million in low-interest loans to small, local producers. Featured loan recipients, Daniel Korson and Matthew Rogers, have launched Coracao Confections in El Cerito, CA, making raw and organic versions of popular chocolates.

The duo will use the loan funds to purchase ingredients and chocolate-making equipment, including a mixer, a heat sealer, and chocolate cases for their product (pictured above).

Sweet Potato Casserole: Made with mashed sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping (marshmallows optional). Two thumbs up and five out of five stars. Thanks for bringing this into my life, Scott Taylor.

Anish Kapoor, Untitled, 2007.

Anish Kapoor in Berlin: Memory opens Nov.30 at Deutsche Guggenheim and is on view through Jan. 2, 2009.