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Lifestyle

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

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Lifestyle
The Gentlemen’s Trip: A Field Guide
By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
The Soundtrack of a Gentlemen’s Trip

Because music shapes a trip.

By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
What to Pack for a Gentlemen’s Trip

Packing can be fun. I said it.

By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
The Gentlemen’s Trip

We all need an elevated version of a guys trip this year.

By Lanny Fuller
Features
10 Gins So Good You’ll Want To Drink Them Neat

Gin is fairly unique in the alcohol world. It’s the kind of spirit that you either love or hate. Gin fans will point out that well-made gins are filled with nuanced herbal and botanical flavors that lend themselves to various spring and summer cocktails just as much as sipping neat…

By Christopher Osburn
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Home
This Sicilian Castle is a Part of Cinematic and Italian History Alike

If you've watched The Godfather III, you may recognize Castello Pennisi di Floristella, a neo-gothic structure that featured predominantly in scenes throughout the film. Against the backdrop of the Sicilian town of Acireale, this castle was originally built by an Italian baron to house his art collection. Now, it's on the…

By Brett Braley
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Food
ButcherBox Wants to Give Every New Customer 2lbs of Ground Beef for Free for a Year

Warmer weather is here, so it's time to bust out the grill and cook up delicious burgers, chickens, fish and all of the encased meats for all the ravenous guests you're going to have to feed. Skip the trip to the local butcher, grocery store or members-only warehouse because ButcherBox…

By Pat McLaughlin
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Features
5 Derby Day Cocktails That Aren’t Just Another Mint Julep

When you think of the Derby Day in Louisville, Kentucky, you probably think of a few different things right off the bat. The first, of course, is Kentucky. It’s literally called The Kentucky Derby. The second is probably horses, because like, that’s the whole point of the thing. When you…

By Maxwell Barna
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Drinks
What to Drink This Weekend: Mai Tai

Looking for a new cocktail to try out this weekend? Want to wind down with a fresh new drink? We’ve got you covered. Here’s what you should drink this weekend. Summer feels like it's just around the corner, which means rum drinks will be taking over cocktail menus before you…

By John A. Paradiso
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