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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
Health
The 2024 Cool Material Men’s Grooming Guide

Our editors round up the essential grooming and hygiene products for men to look and feel their best.

By Cool Material
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Entertainment
The 10 Best-Ever Tom Hardy Accents

With ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ hitting theaters, there’s no better time to survey Tom Hardy’s wackiest voices throughout the years.

By Alex Borkowski
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Drinks
The 10 Best Craft Beers for Tailgating, Ranked

From juicy IPAs to refreshing lagers, we picked out the 10 best craft beers for tailgate season.

By Christopher Osburn
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Drinks
The Best Japanese Whiskies to Try This Year

Japanese whisky isn’t hard to find, but you may not know where to get started if you’re not familiar with the brands. Here are some great choices for first-timers and old hands.

By Christopher Osburn
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The Best-Looking Coffee Gear to Display on Your Counter

Make a tasty cup of coffee, and look great doing it too.

By John A. Paradiso
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