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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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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta

This coastal Jalisco town has long attracted artists, celebrities, and discerning travelers. Here's how to do it right.

By Lola Méndez
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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
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

By Lola Méndez
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Upgrade Your Grilling Game With The Brooklyn Hot Dog Co.

Encased meats are the star of the grilling show, but they're not all created equal. Started in 2012 on a mission to redefine hot dogs, The Brooklyn Hot Dog Co. does things differently. All natural. No nitrates or nitrites added. Natural casing. No artificial ingredients or preservatives. Hormone and antibiotic…

By Pat McLaughlin
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The Best Beer to Drink This Summer, According to Our Favorite Brewers

The dog days of summer are nearly upon us. And, one of the most effective ways to beat the heat, has to be, in our humble opinion, with a crisp, cool beer. Sure you could mosey on down to your corner liquor store for whatever macro beer is sitting in…

By John A. Paradiso
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TRUFF Collaborates With Ben Baller On Limited-Edition Hot Sauce Drop

Exclusive sneakers, limited-edition clothing, and, now, premium condiments. Hot sauce has officially achieved hype status. Hot sauce brand TRUFF recently announced a brand new collaboration with musician, actor, and jeweler Ben Baller. The decadent truffle-infused hot sauce will be released exclusively via the e-commerce/video platform NTWRK at 7 PM EST…

By John A. Paradiso
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The 11 Best Hot Sauces You Need In Your Pantry Right Now

Long before Hot Ones turned hot sauce into a hypebeast collectible, this spicy, tangy condiment was an integral part of the kitchen. In fact, we’d argue your pantry isn’t fully stocked without at least one all-purpose hot sauce in your arsenal. From brightening your otherwise bland breakfast of eggs to…

By John A. Paradiso
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OddFellows Announces Line of Boozy, Cocktail-Inspired Ice Cream

There are times when a nightcap and a midnight snack feel just a bit too indulgent. Usually, you'd have to choose between that bitter, refreshing Negroni or a bowl of your favorite ice cream. But now you can have your cocktail and eat it too. Brooklyn-based ice cream company OddFellows…

By John A. Paradiso
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