Clean Protein Bars, a Weed-Centric Magazine
& 13 Other Things We’re Talking About

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BASIC TRAINING “I’m training for my first triathlon—in Honolulu, no less—and RXBARs are the perfect snack. I love the transparency of ingredients, the fact they don’t have any added sugar, and the sheer variety of flavors. I always keep one handy (in my car,

desk drawer, gym bag) in case hunger strikes. I’m partial to their Chocolate Sea Salt because you can actually taste the cacao.”
—Dylan Mullen, director of partnerships and audience development

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URBAN REMEDY “Following some serious holiday overindulging it’s time to hit reset. So, in true goop fashion, I’ve researched the best three-day cleanse that doesn’t involve grassy juices that have a closer resemblance to lawnmower trimmings than lunch. Enter Urban Remedy: they deliver plant-based meals packed with inflammation-fighting antioxidants right to your door. The best part is, the meals (and, yes, some juices) are super satisfying and leave you feeling energized instead of hangry at the office all day.”
—Alyssa Nelsen, creative copywriter

Caroline Ventura in the Gambler (cameo by Darryl the dog). Photo: Lucy Laucht

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HAT TRICK “Probably one of the most fun parts of my job is discovering new things—it’s even easier when your friends are the ones churning them out. Tio y Tia is a new hat line inspired by the simplicity of the Southwest founded by three ladies I seriously admire: Lucy Laucht, Nicole Najafi, and Johanna Peet. Nicole chased down a serial number she found inside a vintage hat she bought in Joshua Tree and it led her to the oldest hatmaker in the United States—turns out it’s the same company that made Georgia O’Keeffe’s hats in the early 1900’s. They’ve launched with two styles, The Delores and The Gambler, my pick, which has a wider brim and comes in black. I can’t wait to stash one in my bag for that Utah-slash-Amangiri road trip I’ve been dreaming about.”
—Nandita Khanna, editorial director

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SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST “For someone who’s never been, spending a long weekend at The Four Seasons Rancho Encantado was the most fitting welcome to the magic-steeped place that is Santa Fe. And I’m not being dramatic—I felt a jolt of connection the second I stepped foot on the resort’s grounds, which bleed right into the surrounding Rio Grande River Valley (read: a hiker’s dream). The

indoor-outdoor spa—and the neighboring teepee—is a particularly special place to ease into the spiritual element of it all with massages, wraps, and facials that begin with smudging ceremonies and intention setting. To seal the deal, my casita (there are 65 total, so you can easily go days with seeing no more than a handful fellow guests) came with two adobe fireplaces—one inside, one outside—that when lit, cast an otherworldly glow that was incredibly hard to leave.”
—Kate Wolfson, deputy editor

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QUEEN BEE “During Art Basel we teamed up to host a dinner party with Bumble Bizz in honor of our holiday goop GIFT pop-up. Over the last couple of months, I’ve spent more time poking around Bumble Bizz, which is a networking app that lets you connect with relevant contacts in your city—and actually take action. I’ve been using the app in a few different ways: to recruit new talent, to reach out to possible clients, and just connect with like-minded people in the business.”
—Jordan Cunningham, senior director of brand partnerships

A beehive cocktail (honeycomb drizzle, included)

The setting at Miami Design District developer Craig Robins’s art-filled home, where guests dined alfresco after hanging out at goop GIFT.