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Lifestyle

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

A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
Lifestyle
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
By Brandon Withrow
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable 2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable
Lifestyle
2026 Ford Bronco Outer Banks is More Civilized, But No Less Capable

The Outer Banks brings commuting comfort to Ford’s off-road icon without sanding away its personality.

By Amos Kwon
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Lifestyle
A Better Way to Bring the Shade

Shibumi Reinvented Beach Shade. Now It’s Coming for the Pop-Up Tent.

By Cool Material
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Lifestyle
Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in September 2026.

By Cool Material
Drinks
The Tastiest Mexican Cocktails to Make at Home

Here are our favorite Mexican cocktails to make at home, from the sweet and refreshing to the smoky and robust.

By Johnny Motley
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Entertainment
The Best ’80s War Movie You’ve Never Seen Is Finally on Blu-ray

The Criterion Collection’s new release is the perfect excuse to watch this previously region-locked Hong Kong classic.

By Andy Crump
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Drinks
The 6 Best Bourbons for an Old Fashioned

These nuanced and versatile expressions are guaranteed to mix well with the other ingredients.

By Christopher Osburn
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Drinks
The 7 Best Non-Alcoholic Spirits to Drink Year-Round

Whether you abstain from alcohol altogether or just trying to consume a little less, you’ve got some truly fantastic options.

By Sylvie Florman
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Drinks
The 5 Best Winter Cocktails for Chilly Nights

From sweet to smoky, these satisfying cocktails that will help you make it through the darkest of winters—and maybe even inspire some experimentation.

By Brandon Withrow
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