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Lifestyle

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

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Lifestyle
My 24-Hour Reset at Raffles Boston
By Hayley Domin
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Lifestyle
History In Every Sip: This Whiskey Pays Tribute to the Legacy of the Harlem Hellfighters

An exclusive new release from Old Hillside Bourbon for Black History Month.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Lifestyle
The No-Shame Adult Guide to Instant Noodles

The best instant noodles for upgrading your pantry without abandoning nostalgia.

By Brett Braley
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Lifestyle
The Men’s Only Wellness Retreats You Won’t Find on Google

Once dismissed as woo-woo, men’s wellness retreats are becoming a legitimate answer to stress, isolation, and burnout.

By Lola Méndez
Drinks
The 6 Best Smoky Mezcals

Mezcal is known for its wide range of flavors, including various fruits, roasted agave, herbs, vanilla, and oak. But many distillers also craft spirits with a distinctly smoky flavor.

By Christopher Osburn
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Travel
The 5 Best Upstate New York Hotels for an Off-Season Getaway

A travel pro who takes a snowy staycation every winter shares her favorite hotels.

By Kaitlyn Rosati
Snowy Roads in Upstate NY in winter (photo_ Kaitlyn Rosati)
Drinks
The 8 Best Whiskeys Under $30

There are more award-winning, memorable whiskeys to be had for a bargain price than you might expect.

By Christopher Osburn
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Entertainment
20 Years Later, the Best Travel Show Ever Made Still Holds Up

Anthony Bourdain’s ’No Reservations’—spanning nine seasons, all available now on Amazon Prime—still deserves its lofty reputation.

By Mo Mozuch
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Drinks
The Good Stuff: A Newcomer’s Guide to Vodka

This versatile clear spirit can elevate artisan cocktails, but the finest examples are best enjoyed neat.

By Christopher Osburn
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