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Sweeter Than Fiction

Ice cream and classic literature, two venerable pillars of western civilization blended together courtesy of designer Megan Reddish:

"Sweeter Than Fiction, Premium Ice Cream: Curling up with a good book will only get better when you’re spooning with a fantastic fusion of premium ice cream flavors. Indulge in the classics like you never have before. Literary aficionados will fall heads over heels for these witty packages."

I actually feel like having a scoop of 'The Crunchback of Notre Dame' right now... (via The Dieline)

BRONTËSAURUS

Voltron meets Gothic Fiction, FINALLY.

This video was put together by the incredible Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the filmmaking/animation duo who created the amazingly clever Clone High series and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

Mandatory Star Wars Day Post

May the Fourth be with you. Yep, it's Star Wars Day. Enjoy the original trilogy narrated by a kid and told entirely in LEGO in just over 2 minutes.

Bill Murray Reads Poetry to NYC Construction Workers

I don't think I need to explain that this is awesome.

UNBOUND - How to be an Expert at Anything

Have you ever wanted to be an expert at something? How are artists, musicians or athletes so good at what they do? In the second episode of UNBOUND we look at books that take scientific questions like these and explain them in an entertaining readable way.

Once you've watched the episode, email us at unboundpodcast@gmail.com with your name, address and the answer to this question discussed in the video:


How many hours does Syed say it takes to become an expert?


5 lucky entrants will be contacted to receive a copy of Matthew Syed's Bounce!
Update: The contest is now closed! Thanks to all who entered, the winners will be contacted shortly.

Remember to keep watching this site for more podcasts (and more chances to win fantastic free books.) To get the latest updates, you can subscribe to us through our twitter account @unboundpodcast, through our RSS feed or our Youtube channel .

Ethiopian House

Three co-workers embark on a quest to eat lunch at every restaurant in their office's surrounding vicinity, documenting their reactions and reviewing the food. This is OUT TO LUNCH.

Melissa: Delish. Again, this is another hidden gem in Toronto that was brought to my attention by Lisa. We were starving the day we went so the food felt like it was taking forever but I think it was worth the wait. I ordered a vegetarian plate that was delicious and plentiful. Some of the flavours were new but definitely welcomed! I will return when I have more than an hour break.

Lisa: I have heard this is the best Ethiopian food in the city, but I think we just came on an off day. The food took almost an hour and the portion sizes were small and the injera lacked the texture and flavor that it usually has at other Ethiopian restaurants. The vegetarian meal lack variety. I would give it a second chance but not recommend it based on this one time. Try Nazareth, Lailebela or Addis Abada for better food and service.

Paul: Unlike Melissa and Lisa, I've never had Ethiopian food before, so I can honestly say this is the best Ethiopian food I've ever had. Kidding aside, this was a pretty great lunch. I ordered the lunch special that came with pan fried beef and collared greens (a phrase I enjoy both typing and saying aloud) and different vegetables that were all delicious and flavourful. The one downside for me was cottage cheese, which I didn't know anyone actually liked until my two lunch-mates happily ate my portion.

The experience of eating with your hands using the Injera bread made the meal oddly more satisfying (probably because after the wait it took for our order to come I no longer had time for utensils.) The decor is appropriately funky, with brightly coloured throw pillows meeting your gaze in all directions and the walls filled with interesting pictures and designs in a style reminiscent of a Wes Anderson film set in Ethiopia. Suffice it to say, I would definitely go back for another meal.

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