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Lifestyle

Inspiration for elevated living: the best in food, drinks, home, travel, health, entertainment & more.

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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture
By Lola Méndez
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Inside the 35th Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Bourbon has never been bigger. And somehow, it still has secrets.

By Lanny Fuller
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

The drinks, the music, the vibes, and everything else you need to end summer on a high note.

By Cool Material
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How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

World-class spirits, classic cocktails, and no time spent shaking and stirring.

By Cool Material
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Daniel Arsham x Hot Wheels Collaboration

Get ready to rev up your nostalgia with the most exciting collaboration of the year. Mattel Creations and visionary artist Daniel Arsham have joined forces to bring you an exclusive Hot Wheels collection that's nothing short of extraordinary. This automotive masterpiece is divided into four thrilling "Laps," each revealing Arsham's…

By John A. Paradiso
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Why You Should Learn To Drive a Stick Shift Before it’s too Late

It was a blue 1999 Honda Accord EX with gray leather, fog lights, and a power moonroof. It wasn't sexy, expensive, or particularly fancy, but it was my first manual transmission car. Even at that time, very few sedans in dealer lots were available with a stick shift, so I…

By Amos Kwon
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The Best Knife Sharpeners to Keep the Edge on Your Kitchen and Pocket Knives

It's important to keep your pocket knife sharp and ready for any task. A dull blade not only makes cutting difficult but also increases the risk of injury. But with so many options for sharpeners and sharpening styles out there, it can be overwhelming to decide which knife sharpener to…

By Cool Material
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An Ode to Oklahoma Style Barbecue

You’ll find people who insist that there are four epicenters of barbecue in America that constitute the undisputed quadrumvirate of masterfully smoked meat: Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, and North Carolina. Ignore such blowhards: just about every corner of America boasts a time-honored, cherished barbecue tradition. Whether it's Santa Maria tri-tip…

By Johnny Motley
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Las Californias Gin Highlights the True Flavors From California to the Baja Peninsula

Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. Few spirits can better showcase the location it’s made than gin. While gin lacks a legal definition that ties it to one region like, say, Scotch whisky or tequila,…

By Nickolaus Hines
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