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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
Entertainment
Humans of New York Book

If you already know about Humans of New York, you can just click the buy link to move on with your day. If you don't, here's the deal: Brandon Stanton started Humans of New York (HONY) in the Summer of 2010 as a kind of photographic census of the city.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Goldbely – Legendary Food Delivered

There is a world of amazing food out there that you'll probably never try. Unless you have lots of free time, deep pockets and the desire to travel a ton, some famous treats just will never find their way to your stomach. Goldbely wants to change that. They search out…

By Mike Newman
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Features
Driven: Lexus F Sport

When Lexus was born, it was known as "Circle F." The first car they developed was Flagship One, "F1," which became the LS. Lexus was born of out of the box thinking; the “F” marque is history repeating. “F” started in 2008 with the IS F, but now includes: LFA,…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Drinks
The Magnificent Multitude of Beer

From a very broad scope, there are really only two types of beer: Ales and Lagers. However, if asked your favorite style of beer, responding with "ales" would be pretty odd. For a more complete breakdown of all the styles out there - from the hopped-up double IPA to the…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Drywell Art Meat and Cocktails Prints

There are few things we love as much as meat and cocktails. At times we even love them combined (see here). That's why we're liking these fun and quirky illustrations from Alyson Thomas. Her charcoal, water color and ink works of art put a playful spin on cuts of meat,…

By Mike Newman
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