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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School
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The Back to School Guide for Guys Who Aren’t Going Back to School

Your syllabus for an adult-life reset in September.

By Lanny Fuller
Asheville Has Range Asheville Has Range
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Asheville Has Range

Mountains and murals. Dive bars and the Biltmore. Airstreams and American single malt. Five days barely scratches the surface in one of America's most charming towns.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Williams-Sonoma Butcher Shop

If you've ever dropped by a Williams-Sonoma and grabbed a catalog, we're sure you quickly noticed that half the stuff isn't found in the store.  Sure, they've got the selection of Le Creuset dutch ovens, grilling gizmos and a stock of hand soaps that even a garbageman couldn't go through in…

By Mike Newman
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TABASCO Family Reserve

We know that gold chains = respect.  We're aware that those guys in the casino mean business and we know that Mr. T is perhaps the greatest human being alive (sorry, Dalai Lama).  So, when we saw the reflecting of gold around the neck of our already beloved TABASCO sauce, we knew something good…

By Mike Newman
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Cast Iron Grill Humidifier

As men, there are a few things that tend to be, exclusively, our realm: tire changing, lawn maintenance and grill management. Properly grilling steaks, burgers, other slabs of meat, encased meats, vegetables and anything else (try pizza and taquitos - seriously) isn't just a job, it's a duty. Thanks to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Wireless Remote Grilling Thermometer

There are two types of grillers out there - the ones who flip their steaks and burgers constantly like they have meat ADD and those who know that letting the cut of beef sit and cook is the best way of keeping the juices in and ensuring the best flavor.  If you're…

By Mike Newman
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Arrogant Bastard Ale Burning Trinity of Hot Sauces

There are only two things guaranteed to turn any culinary experience from good to awesome, beer and hot sauce. On its own, beer does a damn fine job of making just about anything more enjoyable. Unfortunately, drowning your tacos, chinese food and/or chili in it isn't just messy, it's frowned…

By Cooper Fleishman
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