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Lifestyle

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

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The Art of Cocktail Conversation
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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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Finding Nature and Nurture in Puerto Vallarta

Come for the mountains, ocean, and adventure. Stay for the martinis, massages, and freshly cleaned sunglasses.

By Lanny Fuller
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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
Home
The Waist Bowl Is a Bowl That’s Easy to Carry

Fill a bowl with chili, cereal, or homemade ramen and you'll quickly realize that transporting it from the stove, microwave, or kitchen counter to the table is easier said than done. The best method we've found is sticking your thumb in and cradling the bottom, but this still results in…

By Mike Newman
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Transportation
Thor Trucks Electric Semi

Thor Trucks describes itself as "a Los Angeles-based Transportation Lab creating and deploying solutions to fleet owners." But what does that really mean? They Frankenstein-ed together an electric semi-trailer prototype that's just as impressive as the Tesla Electric Semi Truck, and they're expected to beat Tesla to market by a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Hopsy Brings Fresh Craft Beer on Tap to Your Home

There's no shortage of great taprooms in the area--why shouldn’t your home be one of them? Enter The SUB, a revolutionary home draft system from Hopsy. The plug-and-play countertop system uses 67oz mini-kegs delivered cold and direct to your door by Hopsy. So whether you’re thinking of giving yourself a…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Food
Blitzen Is a Rooftop Beverage Cooler

Everyone knows the feeling of being on your way to a holiday get-together with nothing for the host. What do you do? You stop at a bottle shop for a bottle of wine or beer on the way and then hightail it to the dinner. Problem is, you then arrive…

By Mike Newman
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Entertainment
The 10 Best Podcasts of 2017

Podcasting is still in its infancy. Only recently have we seen companies spring up to try and capitalize on its popularity. While we're all for giving everyone a shot at audio glory, we do appreciate the polish that comes along with a bit of a cash flow. That, along with…

By Mike Newman
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