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The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide
By Lanny Fuller
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Pigs & Pinot: The Most Powerful Father-Son Food Weekend in Sonoma

Charlie Palmer's 19th annual Pig & Pinot event returns, with a couple twists this year.

By Cool Material
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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.

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The Best Old Fashioned Variations You Can Make At Home

I've found that an important life skill is choosing a favorite cocktail. If you're out with friends in a new city, trying out a new bar, or simply need to fall back on an old favorite, it's helpful to have a beloved cocktail in your back pocket. For many people,…

By John A. Paradiso
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The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Dry January

Year after year, the month of January brings with it the hope and expectation for personal and societal improvements. Resolutions, new fitness habits, and a renewed sense of optimism are hallmarks of the first month of the year. And that may include turning to non-alcoholic beverages as a replacement for…

By John A. Paradiso
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Kickstart Your Day, Power Your Workouts and Stay Hydrated With LMNT

That one product is LMNT, the tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. This science-backed electrolyte mix contains all the sodium, potassium and magnesium you need--without all the junk sugar, coloring artificial ingredients, gluten, fillers and other BS we've come to realize is bad for…

By Pat McLaughlin
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The Best Whiskey Decanters That Will Elevate Your Home Bar

Keeping an ample supply of whiskey -- whether it's American single malt, single malt Scotch, Irish whiskey, or bourbon -- at the ready is a good thing, indeed. And whether you're just getting into whiskey or you're a true connoisseur, a whiskey decanter elevates your home bar selection and the…

By Amos Kwon
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The Absolute Best Ratio For a Gin & Tonic

There’s never been an easier time to get a fancy cocktail. There isn’t a Ramos Gin Fizz on every menu, but even modest cocktail bars typically have something with four-plus ingredients, special ice, and a dash of secret ingredient bitters. Yet some of the best cocktails are simplicity at its…

By Nickolaus Hines
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