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Pigs & Pinot: The Most Powerful Father-Son Food Weekend in Sonoma
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The No-Shame Adult Guide to Instant Noodles

The best instant noodles for upgrading your pantry without abandoning nostalgia.

By Brett Braley
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The Coolest Food Gifts for 2025

Chomp, chomp.

By Cool Material
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How to Pair Booze With Caviar

Because a gentleman of taste ought to possess at least a passing familiarity with the cold soul of the sea.

By Johnny Motley
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The 10 Best Pilsners You Can Find Just About Anywhere

Pilsners, a type of lager, get their name from the city of Plzeň (translated to Pilsen in English) in the Czech Republic. Here, Pilsner Urquell brewed the first pale lager back in 1842. The style, known for its refreshing, crisp, easy-drinking nature, can be broken up into several distinct types.…

By Christopher Osburn
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In Defense of Cheap Coffee, the Ultimate Caffeination Workhorse

Though I often talk about the value of living well, even I have my limits of where I choose to spend my time. I like my sleep. A lot. And because I now have three elderly dogs, there is less and less of it around my house. Because of this,…

By Brett Braley
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Laphroaig’s Latest Càirdeas Release Will Make You Want To Join the Friends of Laphroaig

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. In the world of whiskey (and whisky), special releases are relatively common. They’re often expensive, usually hard to get your hands on, and, when all is said and done,…

By Nickolaus Hines
Laphroaig’s Latest Càirdeas Release Will Make You Want To Join the Friends of Laphroaig
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The Best Electric Grills That Cook As Good As Gas and Charcoal

Electric grills have come a long way in terms of performance and flavor they can deliver. With options like the Weber Q 1400, Char-Broil TRU-Infrared Patio Bistro, and the Power XL Smokeless Grill, you can still achieve that delicious smoky taste without the hassle of charcoal or gas, and just…

By Cool Material
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Get To Know Armagnac, the Oldest French Spirit

There are a lot of types of spirits out there, and no one can be expected to have an encyclopedic knowledge of all of them. While you might have a pretty good grasp on the ins and outs of whisk(e)y, tequila, vodka, rum, and gin, there are numerous others you…

By Christopher Osburn
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