Cutting Edge

Yesterday, trade publication Nation Restaurant News reported that Hooters — the most well-endowed breastaurant with 430 locations worldwide — plans a refresh, both structurally and publicly. This is a good thing.

The chocolate filled Easter eggs from Vancouver's beta5 chocolates ride that fine line between food you want to display, and food you want to put in your mouth. From the egg carton packaging, to the metallic wrappers and no-frills labels, each layer is a cool take on the seasonal treat, right down to the realistic-looking orbs themselves.

A few months back, we introduced you to designers Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos, whose Shipley & Halmos menswear line is among the best on the racks. In that interview, Halmos admitted to a sweet tooth craving for Marlow & Sons' chocolate, caramel and sea salt tart. So perhaps it's no surprise that the duo's first foray into foodstuffs is to team with Chocolate Editions on a limited set of 25 chocolate bars.