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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
By Cool Material
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
Entertainment
9 Beach Reads for Every Type of Guy

Yes, beach reads are for men, too. These page-turners prove it.

By Sylvie Florman
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Drinks
The Best Scotch Whiskies for a Highball

By Christopher Osburn
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Drinks
A Brewer Explains Why You Should Appreciate Sour Beers More

Brewers have largely turned to affordable RTDs to match current tastes. Fruited sours from the likes of Side Project Brewing are the better option.

By Andy Crump
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Drinks
The 9 Best Flavored Whiskeys to Drink Right Now

Flavored whiskeys get a bad rap. But if you know where to look, there are some sip-worthy gems out there.

By Christopher Osburn
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Outdoors
Tested: The Lectric XPress 750 Is a Near-Perfect Commuter E-Bike

When it comes to electric commuter e-bikes, it doesn't get much better for the money than the Lectric XPress 750.

By Tim Wenger
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