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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
Mixtape: New Music Monday

There are no crazy festivals this weekend. No important events going on that we felt were Mixtape worthy. But none of that means you shouldn't get some new jams to make your week just a little bit better. Welcome to Music Monday for August 2012. Enjoy! Music Monday - Aug…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Sussman Brother’s This is a Cookbook

Cooking isn't easy. If it was, we'd all have our own TV shows on Food Network instead of there being a show about finding the next greatest person in the kitchen. (Total aside: why isn't there a grilled cheese show? We'd settle for Iron Chef: Grilled Cheese.) But cooking isn't…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Snow Peak Chopping Board Set

Preparing a delicious meal while you're out in the wilderness is no easy assignment. Nine times out of ten you're regulated to a can of beans and what ever you can jam on a stick. With the Snow Peak Chopping Board Set, you can bring a little bit of your…

By Mike Newman
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Drinks
Cider & Wine Press

If you've decided to start bottling wine and your first thought is to get a big kiddie pool and remove your socks and shoes, please stop immediately. Besides the toe-jam infused drink you're about to serve up, we all know this could happen. For a better way to make your…

By Mike Newman
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Food
Cat Cora Stainless Steel 2-in-1 Burger Press

Cat Cora - the sexiest Iron Chef (though that Mario Batali is a worthy competitor) - is ready to help you make a burger. Instead of those homemade patties that end up like flavorless amoebas, use her Stainless Steel 2-in-1 Burger Press to craft interesting burgers and sliders. The press…

By Mike Newman
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