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Black Book: The Cool Material Editors’ Favorite Things Right Now: December 2023

For many, the holiday season means wading through list after list looking for that perfect gift for the loved ones in your life (if you’re still on the hunt for a last minute gift, you just might find it among these gifts for him and gifts for her). And in…

Classic Halloween Movies Every Guy Should See

Halloween has come a long way from its origin story of the day when the souls of the deceased returned to Earth. These days, instead of preparing for the arrival of the souls of our loved ones, many instead opt to watch festive, spooky, and downright terrifying movies (while consuming…

Why You Should Embrace the Bolo Tie With Confidence

Late morning finds me at a saloon counter in Cheyenne, nursing a hangover with a pack of Spirits and some hair of the dog. I normally don’t start this early, but it’s Frontier Days, and excess is in the spirit of the season. The famous rodeo, “The Daddy of ‘Em…

How to Use a Blowtorch to Transform Your Cooking

Tune into any Netflix cooking show and you're bound to see blowtorches used in the kitchen. Sure, blowtorches look cool on camera, but their use by culinary professionals isn’t just for show. They can truly revolutionize your culinary skills by allowing for easy caramelizing, searing, and finishing of dishes just…

The MoonPass Lookouts Offer a Unique Camping Experience

If you're looking for a truly unique outdoors experience then the MoonPass Lookouts might be just for you. Sitting on 55 acres of wilderness in Wallace, Idaho, the MoonPass Lookouts features five custom-built watchtowers with a full-sized bed, a well-equipped kitchen, table and chairs, and a wood-burning stove. Guests also…

The Guayabera Is the Summer Shirt To Add To Your Wardrobe This Year

Every summer, or whenever traveling somewhere tropical, I look forward to donning my favorite hot-weather garment: a bespoke guayabera I picked up in Texas. Hands down, this airy button-down is a piece-de-resistance of my wardrobe. Like a sharp leather jacket, you just feel badass wearing a guayabera—think Hemingway in a…

Finding World War II Artifacts on the Beaches of Iceland

My dad’s been pushing for a family Iceland trip for years. I’ve been resistant, not because I’m averse to all things Nordic, but because Iceland was one of the epicenters of the massive upheaval that came from cheap airfare, when suburban white millennials were discovering the power of words cultured…

10 Flavored Whiskeys Actually Worth Drinking, According To Bartenders

You can say what you will about flavored whiskeys, but there’s definitely a market for them. Take a stroll down the aisle at your local liquor store or peruse an online retailer and you’ll find seemingly countless bottles. That being said, it feels like drinkers either love them or hate…