JeffSquires

Ever since the slow food movement came to prominence in the 90s, there has been a general shift in the way we perceive food and how we expect it to be produced. First, there was the whole fair trade thing, then it was all about being organic, now, it's all about being local - and one of the latest trends we've been noticing is young urbanites taking matters into their own hands, and growing their own food.

On a recent trip to Long Island City, PSFK stopped by 5 Pointz, the famed graffiti building where every single square inch is covered with paint. The building is a commercial factory that covers almost an entire block. Inside, about 90 artists rent studio space. On the outside, artists from around the world come to do their art

While walking down Bedford Ave in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, we happened across this humorous mural poking a bit of fun at the commercialization of neighborhood.

Over the past few months, we've been hearing rumors about some crazy berry that changes the way things taste, rewiring the way the palate perceives sour flavors and making lemon wedges seem like gourmet appetizers and cheap tequila taste like Patron...

great article on the emergence of lazer bass: electronica meets hip hop.

Interesting article about the over simplification of the phrase 'youth' when referencing an entire generation (or two)

Great round up of youth-related articles

Interesting article about the term youth culture and whether or not it oversimplifies a diverse population.