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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
Food
Web’s Best: Recipes with Whiskey

Whiskey isn't just for sipping after a long day at the office. If you want to incorporate more of it into your day (who wouldn't?), consider getting creative and adding a bit to your cooking. Before you just go an pour it on your breakfast cereal (might be a sign…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
The Beermoth Is The Most Rugged B&B Ever

If you're looking to unplug on your next vacation, you could stay at a quaint bed and breakfast filled with doilies and wicker, or you could trek out to Scotland to stay in The Beermoth. The converted 1956 Fire Service truck is now a small living space complete with oak…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
These Unofficial Game of Thrones Minifigs Let You Hold The Battle For The Iron Throne

It's time to start crafting your own LEGO Westeros, because you've now got the characters to populate it. These Unofficial Game of Thrones Minifigs from Citizen Brick are ready to wage war and have lots of odd toy sex. The set of 12 includes uniquely printed body parts, weapons, and…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Trailer for Chef Will Make You Hungry

You know those movie theaters that serve you meals and let you drink a beer or two at our seat? Yeah, that's the kind of place you want to see Chef at. The movie focuses on Chef Carl Casper (Jon Favreau) as he ditches the restaurant scene to serve up his…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
ManBQue’s Meat, Beer, Rock & Roll Cookbook

For the uninitiated, ManBQue is a community based around three simple things: meat, beer and rock & roll. Once a month, members get together to cook meat, drink beer and listen to rock & roll. Eventually, enough recipes, beer pairings and stories were compiled to make an entire cookbook dedicated…

By Cooper Fleishman
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