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Wolf Induction Cooktop Is a Designer’s Dream Kitchen Upgrade

By in Design

Wolf Induction Cooktop Is a Designer’s Dream Kitchen Upgrade

For as long as we can remember, cooking with gas has been the preferred cooktop option for those of a more serious culinary bent. Gas ranges are popular for a multitude of reasons: they start up fast, deliver high BTU temperatures, and produce a visual element while cooking that is beloved by home and professional cooks. But today, the heart of the home – the kitchen – is evolving, with new appliances like the Wolf Induction Cooktop becoming part of the ingredients list for the recipe of luxury kitchens of the future.

Studies underlining the effect that gas stoves within homes have upon interior air quality have ignited discussions about the need to transition residential occupants away from gas ranges toward electric and induction cooktops, the latter a cooking technology that’s even faster to boil, heats as hot (on the consumer end; high commercial gas ranges can still produce extraordinarily hot temps), safe to touch even during operation, and simplifies ease of cleaning because of its continuous surface.

Wolf’s newest 30″ and 36″ Contemporary Induction Cooktops represent the high end of induction cooktops. Sparing no technological option, these ranges deliver everything that makes induction the wave of the future: precise temperature control with 17 power settings adjustable in half increments, energy efficiency, near instantaneous temperature response, and a full-color LCD touchscreen controls.

The completely flat color touchscreen might make you feel like you’re on the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise. The controls permit precise adjustments in temperature and to set timers to separate zones. A double tap turns a zone off at an instant (another benefit of induction is the immediacy of heat being terminated from transferring to the cookware and ingredients).

And because a lot of cooking is really about monitoring ingredients as they cook for longer periods, Wolf has added mode settings to regulate consistent low heat for simmering, melting, and keeping warm without turning your meal blackened or scorched.

One knock against many induction cooktops is they require precise alignment between compatible cookware and the induction element underneath the surface. Misalign them even slightly and you might be waiting a lot longer for your pasta to boil (like forever). In addition to clearly visually outlining where to place pots and pans across the ceramic glass surface, Wolf has engineered a Bridge function to expand the cooking surface area, essentially combining two induction zones into one large one – a welcome option for cooking pancakes and bacon across a griddle, for an open roast, or to poach the catch of the day.

Secondary to the cooking experience is the bonus of integrating a flat ceramic glass surface into the kitchen space. Not only does this simplify cleaning and eliminate the grating task of keeping gas grates clean, but also leaves more surface space for prep work. We also think induction tops result in a sleeker and more contemporary kitchen, especially when paired with a downdraft ventilation system for a completely minimalist design. Consider us ready to give up on cooking with gas – and our decrepit 1970s O’Keefe & Merritt range!

Visit subzero-wolf.com to learn more about these new 30″ and 36″ Induction Cooktops.

Gregory Han is Tech Editor of Design Milk. A Los Angeles native with a profound love and curiosity for design, hiking, tide pools, and road trips, a selection of his adventures and musings can be found at gregoryhan.com.

Think Notre Dame, Think Fun, Think SUB!

By in Art World News

Think Notre Dame, Think Fun, Think SUB!
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All of the incredible SUB artwork from my year as Director of Art! (2020-2021)

Like many eager Notre Dame students, during the end of my freshman year, I worked to seek out ways in which I could have a greater impact on the Notre Dame community. I received an email from the Student Union Board in April of my freshman year inviting students to apply for their executive board, and with very little idea of what SUB was, I decided on a whim to apply to be the Director of Art. When I applied, I had so little idea of the immense impact that SUB would have on me and my experience at Notre Dame, and I am forever grateful that I decided to take a leap and apply to join.

The Student Union Board (SUB) is the event programming branch of Notre Dame’s Student Government. Our mission is to enhance the Notre Dame undergraduate experience through intentional and engaging programming. Throughout the year, we host a ton of different events to appeal to as many students as possible, whether it’s a stress-relieving midterms event, a fun tropical-themed giveaway in the depths of winter, our weekly Acousticafe where students have the chance to see their peers perform live music, or anything else we can dream of. We also host a few larger events, such as our annual concert (more on that later!) and Antostal, a week of a ton of activities available to all students. Think fun, think SUB!

As the Director of Art, my role was to oversee our graphic designers and to work with our committee chairs in order to ensure that all of our amazing events were being shared with students in engaging, creative ways. In this role, I was able to have my hands in all of the activities planned by SUB and strengthen my artistic and creative skills. As a Neuroscience major, my classes don’t always afford me the opportunity to be artistically creative. While contributing to projects that benefited the student body, I also learned effective marketing strategies, worked with incredibly talented event programmers to help make creative ideas come to life, and developed my leadership skills by managing and working with my incredible team of designers. Especially during a year dominated by COVID where students were looking for things to do to keep engaged, I was able to have a hand in ensuring that students’ Notre Dame experiences were always full of fun, enriching activities. I continued in my artistic role in SUB into my junior year as a designer before I studied abroad, and I was able to further develop my artistic abilities and work more directly with the event programmers to incorporate their incredible events into engaging art.

This past year, I had the opportunity to serve as SUB’s Concerts Committee Chair. Every year, SUB hosts artists on campus to perform a concert for undergraduate students, and my job as the committee chair was to work with my committee to choose a lineup that would appeal to as many students as possible, contacting music agents, and planning the concert. This year, we hosted Sound of SUB, a large-scale music festival with food, games, and incredible music. We had the opportunity to host Noah Kahan and Chelsea Cutler as our headliners, supported by Briscoe and three incredible student openers. Our committee worked all year to plan the festival with the goal of creating an event that would excite the student body. The festival itself sold out the Stepan Center on campus, and went incredibly smoothly thanks to the hard work of everybody in SUB. Through careful planning, long hours, and a massive team effort, many students got to create lifetime memories and have the time of their lives. 

I am not planning on pursuing a career in the music industry, but I have always loved attending concerts. Because of my involvement in SUB, I was able to pursue a passion project in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create something to benefit the Notre Dame community. I have learned the value of working through difficult, long-term projects, and have a greater appreciation for the gratification that comes when you have put your all into an event. I had the opportunity to work with incredible students who deeply care about making Notre Dame a better, more engaging place. I am incredibly grateful for my time in SUB, and for the ways that it has made me a more creative person and a stronger leader (plus, who doesn’t love getting to meet their favorite artists?!). 

If you want to see what SUB is up to on campus, make sure to follow our Instagram @subnd !

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Concerts Committee meeting Noah Kahan and Chelsea Cutler at Sound of SUB (March 24, 2023)

Two Big Reasons Amateur Photographers Are Afraid to Become

By in Photography

Two Big Reasons Amateur Photographers Are Afraid to Become

Becoming a professional photographer can be a scary thing, especially because, unlike a traditional job, the pathway to sustainable success is much more nebulous and often changing. What are the most common fears people have about becoming a pro? How can you mitigate those fears? This excellent video features an experience professional photographer discussing the topic. 

Coming to you from Scott Choucino of Tin House Studio, this insightful video discusses two of the most common fears photographers have over going pro, namely fear of leaving a day job and being unsure of how to market their skills. While these are important things to think about, I think it is also important to note, however, that fear is often a healthy thing. Being a professional photographer is a risky venture, particularly in today’s climate, and as such, it is a decision that should not be made lightly. I generally think that no one should go into a creative venture as a profession unless they cannot imagine themselves doing anything else, but if you have the passion, the talent, and the work ethic, it can be a rewarding and fulfilling career. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Choucino. 

Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections

By in Sculpture

Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collections
Broken-Aesthetic Sculpture Collection – Gufram and Snarkitecture will reveal their latest broken-aesthetic sculpture collection, the ‘Sculpted Series.’ The collection was made…

New Bronx Exhibit Challenges Stereotypes With Extraordinary Photos of Everyday Life

By in Photography

New Bronx Exhibit Challenges Stereotypes With Extraordinary Photos of Everyday Life
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New York City stands out for being a place full of history, abundant in its vibrant diversity and life-enriching events for people from all walks of life. Many times, we don’t know what we’re missing.

A new exhibition hopes to change that in the Bronx through an array of photographs that portrays the borough’s daily life in a way that may often be underappreciated — or even unrecognized — by those who don’t live or spend time there.

It all starts with the Instagram account Everyday Bronx, which is part of The Everyday Projects global initiative that seeks to amplify local voices and champion a form of collective, grassroots storytelling.

Founded in 2014, the page exclusively features photographs of its followers, more than 43,000 strong, and seeks to inform public perspective of the Bronx by telling extraordinary stories of ordinary people.

Curated by Rhynna Santos, a Puerto Rican documentary photographer living and working in the Bronx, the page is populated daily by five volunteer members who support her passion. She’s also behind the exhibit, which features more than 50 photos and videos, mostly from cellphones, in what has become a sort of online archive of borough life.

“The Bronx suffers from having the most negative stereotypes in New York, but we know the truth, that this is not the case, that in this borough we have strong people.”

Rhynna M. Santos, exhibition curator and founder of Everyday Bronx

By encouraging fans to photograph their neighborhoods, Everyday Bronx encourages artistic expression by a variety of people, not just trained photographers, and creates a unique online archive of documentary images, Santos says.

“The Bronx suffers from having the most negative stereotypes in New York, from violence, poverty, not having a real culture, but we know the truth, that this is not the case, that in this borough we have strong people, that they really do a lot, and we are trying to tell that story,” she told Telemundo 47. “We have a very rich and beautiful history.”

(Lea esta historia en español aquí.)

Record store or restaurant? At first glance Beatstro seems like a shop that sells vinyls. But once you open the velvet curtain, a new world is revealed. This restaurant pays tribute to the birth of hip hop, and celebrates the rich culture of the Bronx through its menu and decor. (Video produced by Mariam Oke.)

“The most important thing for me is to show the photographs to more people, so they can see the talent that is here, that you don’t have to be a professional to show and give this kind of opportunity,” Santos added.

Her exhibition’s opening night had music, breakdancing and graffiti, celebrating the Bronx’s history as the birthplace of hip-hop and its role as an epicenter for creative art, music and dance.

“The reactions have been incredible,” Santos says. “One visitor told me, ‘I’ve had bad times, but you put up one of my photos and every time I feel bad I take it out and look at it.’ That’s the impact I thought we had, but seeing it, it’s really incredible.”

For this Foodie NYC segment, we’re checking out Beatstro. This restaurant pays tribute to hip hop and celebrates the rich culture of the Bronx. Mariam Oke reports.

Where can I find the exhibition?

It is held at the Bronx Documentary Center located at 614 Courtlandt Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10451.

What days is it open?

Gallery Hours: Thur-Fri 3-7PM & Sat-Sun 1-5PM

On view until May 14th.

Who is Rhynna M. Santos?

She is a Puerto Rico-born documentary photographer and teaching artist who lives and works in The Bronx. Santos’ art captures the beautiful, painful, funny, and infinitely complex lives and perspectives of people of color in her community.

For more information, go here.

Joelle Garguilo meets with Amaurys Grullon, Co-Founder of Bronx Native, who takes us on a tour to the Bronx Documentary Center, Moodie Records, Concrete Plant Park, and Seis Vecinos.

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