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Lifestyle

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

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Lifestyle
How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party
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A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital
Lifestyle
A Haunted Road Trip: Ghosts, Cocktails, and a Very Creepy Hospital

From dilapidated hospitals to disapproving librarians in a bar, I took a haunted Eastern Washington road trip.

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
Food
Why Buffalo Is New York’s Most Underrated Food Destination

Come for the wings, stay for the award-winning barbecue.

By Brandon Withrow
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Entertainment
20 Years Ago, ‘Shaun of the Dead’ Changed Pop Culture Forever

The generation-bridging power of Edgar Wright’s modern classic.

By Andy Crump
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Gear
Essential Gear From WeatherTech to Protect Your Car and Truck

We picked out four of the most essential WeatherTech accessories to keep your vehicle in tip top shape.

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

By Johnny Motley
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The 10 Breweries Every Craft Beer Fan Should Visit Once

Here are America’s best breweries—not only for outstanding sour beers, IPAs, and lagers, but also for overall ambiance, brewery tours, and mouthwatering food options.

By Christopher Osburn
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