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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
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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Drinks
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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