The Material Review

The Material Review

The Material Review

Issue 209: Stealing from a Hotel, Sublime of the American diner, Tuna Melt, SoHo REI, Mudlarking and Spotlight On: Sunglasses.

Michael Williams and Taylor Stacey
Jul 29, 2026
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23 THINGS IT’S OK TO STEAL FROM A HOTEL (and a definitive list of stuff you should leave in the room).

“Nick Jones’ new St. Clement hotel has a WHOLE CUPBOARD FULL of complimentary booty. But what about the bath robe or the hand-held steamer? Here’s a guide to what you can and can’t take home with you.” [Male on Sunday]

The ordinary sublime of the American diner

Pecan pie, Pecan pie, Pecan pie” [The Common Reader]

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