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My Favorite Things

Flynn McGarry was just 19 years old when he opened Gem, an intimate restaurant on Manhattan’s Lower East Side known for its seasonal tasting menus. Now, in his mid-twenties, the teenage wunderkind turned acclaimed chef, who taught himself to cook through watching the Food Network and YouTube tutorials, is celebrating another milestone with the debut of This Is Not a Cookbook, an illustrated guide detailing his own highly imaginative culinary practice. Ahead of its release, McGarry reveals the distinctive staples he turns to both in—and beyond—the kitchen

Technivorm

$359

Moccamaster 53928 KBGV Select Coffee Maker

“This is the best coffee machine out there. It really changed my life when I bought it for my home. It’s easy to use and looks great on the countertop.”

Drake’s

$275

White Oxford Cotton Cloth Button-Down Shirt

“Drake’s white Oxford is my go-to white Oxford. It’s the perfect cut to wear at something formal or casual. I used to cook in them but ended up staining far too many.”

Gildan

$35.97

Platinum Men’s Crew T-Shirts

“After I stopped cooking in white Oxfords, I started wearing these white T-shirts everyday. I buy them in large packs so I don’t have to worry when I spill on them.”

Flynn McGarry

$19.99

This Is Not a Cookbook

“While This is Not a Cookbook is geared toward younger children getting into cooking, I would recommend it for anyone with a passion towards food and a curiosity for creativity.”

Alessi

$136

Santiago 24-Piece Stainless Steel Cutlery Set

“I love eating with small cutlery. This Alessi set is modern but will look great in any setting.”

1stDibs

$595

French 1850s Glazed Terracotta Bowl

“I love these French terracotta bowls. I have them all over my house and restaurants. They’re perfect to fill with produce or a bushel of dried hydrangeas.”

Santa Maria Novella

$65

Rosa Novella Bath Gel

“This is the best smelling hand soap/body wash. It makes you and the bathroom you use it in smell of fresh roses.”

John Pawson

$33.99

Home Farm Cooking

“This is a great home cooking book from one of my favorite architects and designers, John Pawson. He understands elegant simplicity in food and design, and the book is a great combination of that.”

Etsy

$25

Vintage Midcentury Nittsjo Vase

“I’ve been obsessed with Nittsjo vases recently. Their colors are always so vibrant, and the shapes are modern and very flower-friendly.”

Etsy

$30

Antique Wooden Stork

“I’ve also been buying lots of wooden bird figurines. They are great small additions to a bookshelf or kitchen.”

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