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How Bartenders Around the US Are Using Fermentation in Cocktails
By Christopher Osburn
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The Coolest Places to Watch the World Cup Around the Globe

A pool house in Austin inspired me to spend way too much time looking into this.

By Lanny Fuller
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On Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth, 20 Years Later

And how horror went from critically hated to the latest Cannes "it" genre.

By Andy Crump
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

By Cool Material
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The Spyderco Knives You Need for Your EDC Setup

Founded in the late 70s by Sal and Gail Glesser, Spyderco has steadily grown from a mom and pop small business knifemaker to one of the industry leader's in the cutlery space--without sacrificing any of the ideals, construction methods of attention to detail that made them a household name in…

By Cooper Fleishman
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10 Bourbon Cocktails You Need to Try

Bourbon. One of those exquisite, tantalizing liquids we can drink any time, in any weather, in any place on Earth. Sometimes we like it neat, sometimes we like it on rocks, and hell, sometimes we take it in a shot glass. If you need a great sipping bourbon, might we…

By John A. Paradiso
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Where To Shop for Men’s Jeans

Jeans truly do make the man, and a good pair can be style-defining. Even if your denim style isn't edgy or up-to-date, every guy needs at least a few pairs of great denim jeans. They're easily the most versatile type of pants you'll ever own. Whether you pair them with…

By Amos Kwon
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How to Patch Your Old Pair of Jeans

There's something to be said for a well-worn garment. The stains, tears, holes, and scratches tell a story. That delicious bowl of pasta left a teeny little red spot on your linen pants. Or you ripped a hole in your jeans on a long bike ride. No big deal. But…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Plain T-Shirts For Men

The most overlooked piece of men's clothing is most likely the plain white t-shirt. Even with a band repping the garment, basic t-shirts just don't have the same cache as other men's attire. So we're here to shine a light on the plain t-shirt. Plain t-shirts are essential in a…

By John A. Paradiso
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