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Pigs & Pinot: The Most Powerful Father-Son Food Weekend in Sonoma
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.

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
Features
Check Out the Best Beers from the Great American Beer Festival

The Great American Beer Festival (GABF), hosted by the Brewers Association, is one of the marquee annual events in the craft beer world. And, while the festival didn't take place in person this year, the event's annual competition, which happens to be the largest beer competition in the world, went…

By John A. Paradiso
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Metallica Collaborated with Willett Distillery on BLACKENED American Whiskey

Legendary heavy metal band Metallica has made its mark on the beverage world by teaming up with Willett Distillery to release BLACKENED x Willett Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey Finished in Madeira Casks. The band tapped Master Distiller Drew Kulsveen of Willett Distillery as well as Master Distiller & Blender Rob…

By John A. Paradiso
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Ardbeg Traigh Bhan 19-Year-Old Scotch Whisky

Famed distillery Ardbeg, located on the Scottish isle of Islay, might not be a household name, but it's well-beloved by in-the-know Scotch drinkers. Established in 1815, Ardbeg has won dozens of awards for its trademark smoky single malt whisky. To this day, Ardbeg retains a cult-like status and has devotees…

By John A. Paradiso
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Mr Black Cold Brew Old Fashioned Kit

A few months back, beloved cold brew liqueur brand Mr Black teamed up with WhistlePig on a limited edition barrel-aged coffee liqueur. Unsurprisingly, that small-batch release sold out pretty quickly. If you weren't able to get your hands on that delicious elixir, fret not. Mr Black and WhistlePig have once…

By John A. Paradiso
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Seiki Design Studio BBQ & Co. Grill Station

Kyoto-based designer Seiki Ishii has come up with more than a few brilliant designs over the years, but few impress as much as the Seiki Design Studio BBQ & Co. Grill Station you see here. In addition to being one of the most stylish grills we've ever laid eyes on, it…

By Cooper Fleishman
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