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Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
Lifestyle
Inside the “World’s Fair of Footwear,” Where Shoemaking Gets Obsessive
By Andy Vasoyan
Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine
Lifestyle
Shop the Big Screen: The ’70s Spy Style of Wild Horse Nine

The Tie Bar teamed up with Searchlight Pictures on a capsule collection that brings the retro wardrobe into the real world.

By Beau Hayhoe
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip
Lifestyle
Wisconsin Is Making a Strong Case for Your 2027 Golf Trip

Kohler is doubling down on its reputation as a world-class golf destination with a new course, new places to stay, and even more reasons to visit.

By Cool Material
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Lifestyle
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
Articles
10 Food Documentaries Every Guy Should See

Before you sit down with any of these movies, it's highly recommended you get a bowl of popcorn, plenty of Milk Duds, and perhaps a ribeye steak or two. Basically, you're going to be hungry. But besides making you salivate, each film will spin the tale of some interesting corner…

By Mike Newman
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Home
The Smokestack Outdoor Firepit Is Fit For A Castle

During his youth, designer Frederik Roijé was inspired by the design of industrial chimneys in Holland. We've been there. Hell, we still think smokestacks are cool. Rather than just taking a cool picture and throwing it up on Instagram (which definitely wasn't a thing at the time), Roijé decided to channel…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
The Summer of Beer and Whiskey Tells The Alcoholic Story Of America’s Pastime

Christian Friedrich (or Frederick) Wilhelm von der Ahe was a German-American entrepreneur. Unless you're from St. Louis, or a huge baseball buff, you've probably never heard of him. He was one of the guys responsible for the American Association and the owner of the St. Louis Brown Stockings, the team…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
The Bkon Craft Brewer Will Make The Perfect Cup of Tea or Coffee in a Minute

We lead busy lives, and sometimes sitting around waiting for tea to steep or for coffee to filter is just an annoyance to our schedule. Okay, while that is a bit ridiculous, if we could get the perfect cup of tea or the perfect mug of coffee in just a…

By Mike Newman
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Articles
7 Tequilas To Drink On Cinco de Mayo

If you plan on enjoying a little tequila this Cinco de Mayo, we’d highly recommend getting some of the good stuff. As with every liquor out there, there are the good and the bad, and many of us have only tasted the bad. Instead of some bottom shelf options, go…

By Mike Newman
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