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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
Lifestyle
Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta
By Lanny Fuller
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Lifestyle
How to Serve Great Cocktails Without Missing Your Own Party

World-class spirits, classic cocktails, and no time spent shaking and stirring.

By Cool Material
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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in August 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in August 2026.

By Cool Material
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Cool Party: Our End of Summer Hosting Guide

The drinks, the music, the vibes, and everything else you need to end summer on a high note.

By Cool Material
Features
10 Craft Whiskeys You Have to Try

Buying whiskey from craft distillers is not only a responsible way to spend your drinking money, but it will also net you some seriously good booze from people who aren’t afraid to experiment with the form. Pretty much every whiskey on this list does something unconventional, whether it’s aging in…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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Entertainment
Own a Door From a Famous Artist’s Home at the Chelsea Hotel

About a decade ago, the iconic Chelsea Hotel (aka Hotel Chelsea or just The Chelsea) that artists, authors and musicians ranging from Andy Warhol and Bob Marley to Jack Kerouac and Jackson Pollack called home closed for renovations. This facelift is significant not just because it’s going to be a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
6 Cast Iron Skillets That Will Last a Lifetime

There are plenty of reasons why a cast iron skillet is one piece of kitchen hardware you should absolutely have. Compared to the alternatives, cast iron skillets retain heat longer, are non-stick because of seasoning and not chemicals, can be finished in the oven or broiler, and will last multiple…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Kelvin Coffee Roaster

Freshly roasted beans are the secret to great coffee. The trouble is finding freshly roasted beans at the store and coming to terms with the cost and the fact that they won't stay fresh for very long. Kelvin is the at-home solution, a table-top coffee roaster that looks good and…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
Risko Modular Drawing Desk

When it comes to the desk in your home or office, a lot of the requirements and features are going to depend on what you're using it for. If you're an artist, the Risko Modular Drawing Desk is probably as close to the perfect desk as you'll get. Conceived of…

By Cooper Fleishman
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