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Lifestyle

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

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Lifestyle
Durable & Sleek: Topo Designs Apex Global Briefcase
By Cool Material
The 10 Best Espresso Cocktails
Lifestyle
The 10 Best Espresso Cocktails

There's so much more to coffee cocktails than the good old espresso martini.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
The 6 Best Scotches to Pair With Thanksgiving Dinner
Lifestyle
The 6 Best Scotches to Pair With Thanksgiving Dinner

Scotch isn’t just therapeutic—it pairs beautifully with Thanksgiving fare.

By Johnny Motley
‘The Crooked Man’ Keeps Hellboy Niche (In a Good Way)
Lifestyle
‘The Crooked Man’ Keeps Hellboy Niche (In a Good Way)

The world’s greatest paranormal investigator is still an outlier in the comic book movie phenomenon.

By Andy Crump
Drinks
The Best Scotch Whiskies for a Highball

By Christopher Osburn
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Travel
The Best NYC Hotels for Foodies, Remote Workers, and View Chasers

By Kaitlyn Rosati
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Drinks
A Brewer Explains Why You Should Appreciate Sour Beers More

Brewers have largely turned to affordable RTDs to match current tastes. Fruited sours from the likes of Side Project Brewing are the better option.

By Andy Crump
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Drinks
The 9 Best Flavored Whiskeys to Drink Right Now

Flavored whiskeys get a bad rap. But if you know where to look, there are some sip-worthy gems out there.

By Christopher Osburn
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Travel
7 Hotels Worth Planning a Trip Around: The Labor Day Getaway

Labor Day is approaching faster than you think. These are the best hotel deals for a last-minute getaway.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
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