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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
Drinks
Brewmeister Snake Venom – The World’s Strongest Beer

Think that 10% double IPA is strong? Snake Venom, from Scottish brewery, Brewmeister, clocks in at a stomach-burning 67% ABV. Snatching the title for the world's strongest beer, the brew is made with smoked peat malt (how Scottish of them) and both Champagne yeast and ale yeast. Now, whether it…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The Craft Beer Cookbook

When it comes to cookbooks, you can never have enough if they involve alcohol, popular condiments or meat. We never thought we'd get to the point that we would actually enjoy reading or using a cookbook, but when the subtitle is "From IPAs and Bocks to Pilsners and Porters, 100…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
Sugar Skull Spoon

According to the folks at the design studio Hundred Million, sugar is evil when you put it in coffee or tea. We happen to be of the opinion that a scoop or a packet with a glass of burnt roast isn't all that bad, but we get the idea. Truthfully,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful

Growing up, there was one day we would race to the mailbox before our dad could get there. That day was the day the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue was released. To celebrate 50 years of the iconic magazine release, Sports Illustrated has put out this 300+ page beauty of a…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Fantastical Fictive Beers Print

What good is a beer that you can't drink? Normally not much, but thanks to Pop Chart Lab, they do make for a pretty clever piece of art. The Fantastical Fictive Beers Print depicts famous fictional beers throughout pop culture. From classics like Duff (actually a real beer too, but…

By Mike Newman
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