Michelle McCarron

Transport

California on a roll

Specialized has set up a workshop in California to produce new urban commuter bike designs, addressing a notable gap in the US market for attractive, functional bicycles for city dwellers.

Business

Drinking games

Asia remains thirsty for western wines. In California, an unlikely vineyard owner is making the most of the boom: computer game mogul Kenzo Tsujimoto. We also look at food and drink trends.

Design

Pot luck

When two designers bought an ailing pottery business, their home became a colourful showcase for the company. They turned the business around while completely restructuring and redecorating their historic house in Sausalito.