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Lifestyle

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

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4 Japanese Whiskies to Try if You Like Yamazaki
By Andy Vasoyan
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I Lived in Puerto Vallarta for 3 Years, Here Are My Top Recommendations

Take it from a local. What to do, what to eat and drink, where to stay, and more.

By Lola Méndez
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The Coolest Father’s Day Gifts of 2026

A curated collection of the best Father’s Day gifts for dads who appreciate craftsmanship, clever design, great stories, and really cool stuff.

By Cool Material
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Laphroaig’s New Whisky Comes With No Tasting Notes And a Chance to Hang with Willem Dafoe

The brand's second Dafoe collaboration is a 14-year single malt with no official tasting notes. Write the best one, and you could end up on set with the legend himself.

By Andy Vasoyan
Transportation
LEGO Land Rover Defender

Who would’ve guessed LEGO would blow the covers off the upcoming Land Rover Defender. We’ve seen the real vehicle testing with camouflage in harsh conditions, but we didn’t imagine the reveal would show up totally uncloaked in brick form. This LEGO Technic model sports the right shape, and the wheels…

By Amos Kwon
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Niki Lauda’s 1975 Ferrari 312T Goes Up For Auction

Niki Lauda was one of the Formula 1 greats, having won the championship three times. He passed away on May 20, 2019. One of his own race cars will hit the auction block later this summer. The Ferrari 312T from 1975 was the same car he used to win his…

By Amos Kwon
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Petersen Automotive Museum’s ‘Disruptors’ Exhibit Focuses on Minimalistic Vehicle Design

The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles is one of our few must visit places every time we're in town because there is always, invariably a crazy exhibit of vehicles we want to see. If the Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy wasn't enough (it is!), there's…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Aged & Ore Travel Decanter

While there are numerous ways to transport beer and wine, taking more than a flask of liquor with you has always been a challenge. Now, the Travel Decanter from Aged & Ore changes the portable spirits game (nips don't count). The Chicago-based glassware company has created a brilliant decanter that…

By Amos Kwon
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Charge Automotive Electric Mustang

Boutique carmakers are melding old school design with electric power, and the latest one might just be our favorite. British startup Charge Automotive has just created a magnificent iteration of an officially licensed vintage ‘Stang body combined with an electric motor powerful enough to drive the beast to 60 mph…

By Amos Kwon
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