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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.

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Our 10 Favorite Episodes of Anthony Bourdain’s TV Shows

Anthony Bourdain was a storyteller who used food and drink as a way to explore culture and examine people. To describe him as "the host of a food show," as if he simply emceed a reality cooking competition, is a disservice. Through Anthony Bourdain, we saw the world. He took…

By Mike Newman
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How to Travel Like Anthony Bourdain Did

We don’t think it’s a stretch to say Anthony Bourdain was one of the most interesting characters of our time. He effortlessly taught a generation of otherwise wet-behind-the-eared youths how to sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll. He taught us how to bridge the gaps between the culinary extravagance of…

By Maxwell Barna
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The Ledlenser MH5 Rechargeable Headlamp Is the Best Entry-Level Headlamp

When it comes to adventuring gear, the humble headlamp is essential. Whether you’re pitching your tent late at night, going for a pre-sunrise hike, or just need to hit the bathroom, a quality headlamp is crucial for camping. And you won’t get much better than the Ledlenser MH5 rechargeable headlamp.…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 10 Coolest Electric Motorcycles on the Market

Electric motorcycles appear to be the new “thing” in the motorcycle industry. And before we go further, let us clarify: We don’t think there’s anything that’s ever going to replace the visceral experience—the smells, feel, and sounds—that come with riding a massive internal combustion engine slapped into a lightweight, two-wheeled…

By Maxwell Barna
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7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Cook in Your Cast Iron Skillet

There’s no single piece of cookware on the planet as versatile as the cast iron skillet. We talk all the time about how it’s perfect for searing beef and fish, but there’s a whole lot more to it than just the typical meat and potatoes stuff. You’re at an advantage…

By Maxwell Barna
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