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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
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Black Book: 13 Products Our Editors Loved in October 2026
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

Our favorite places to stay, eat, drink, explore, and linger in one of Mexico's most captivating beach towns.

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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.

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Is Williamsburg the Most Underrated Golf Destination in America?

More than a dozen championship courses, legendary designers, great resorts, and plenty to do after 18 holes make a compelling case.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Franklin Barbecue

The concept of waiting in line for three, four, even five hours is a foreign concept to most millenials. We are the generation of instant gratification (at least according to our parents). However, in Austin, there is an experience that unites all: the line at Franklin Barbecue (excluding President Obama).…

By Drew Haas
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MB&F Balthazar Clock

We were blown away by the Melchior Robot Clock by MB&F, but Melchior's big brother, the MB&F Balthazar Clock, is even more ridiculous. The 618 beautifully finished, micro-engineered components that make up the Balthazar Robot Clock come together to create something that's over a foot tall and weighs in at…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Urban Motor “Easy Like Sunday Morning” Motorcycle

Urban Motor, a Berlin-based bike shop that produces some seriously excellent rides, is creating something completely unique for this year's Glemseck 101 race in Leonberg, Germany. The race already brings out some of the best and brightest in the world of custom bikes, but Urban Motor's "Easy Like Sunday Morning"…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
The 10 Best New Things on Netflix This Month

September is another great month for Netflix subscribers. The world’s preeminent streaming service is easing up on the original feature films and heavy-hitter series this month (you've got Luke Cage, but we're skeptical after the trailer), but there are some real classics, some solid original programming, and a few promising…

By Maxwell Barna
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Pan Meka Motorcycle

Pan Speed Shop's new Meka motorcycle build might be based on a classic BMW K1200S, but you'd have a hard time figuring that out based on what it looks like now. Starting with that stripped away BMW, Pan created the apocalyptic behemoth Meka you see before you. Plastic was deleted…

By Cooper Fleishman
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