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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
Entertainment
11 Museums in the U.S. That You Need to Visit at Least Once

Usually we think of museums as stuffy places old people go to so they can see stuff their parents used. But they’re not all like that. There are plenty of museums that cater to your interests, which sounds like an over generalization until you realize how many museums there are.…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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East Coast Defender Project Barbour

When you're a revered brand like Orvis or Barbour and you're launching a new Land Rover Defender Collection of clothing, there's only one way to do it—with a custom Land Rover Defender that will travel the country for launch events. Those two brands teamed up with the one and only…

By Cooper Fleishman
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An Audi Designer Made a Better TIE Fighter for Darth Vader

We've long loved Audi vehicles for their blend of performance and sophisticated good looks. One of the many people responsible for those gorgeous beasts is Jason Battersby, an exterior automotive designer for the brand. When not helping craft the next Audi, Battersby moonlights as a designer for the Galactic Empire.…

By Mike Newman
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Analogue’s Updated Super Nt

One of the most difficult hurdles to overcome with retro gaming is updating graphics to reflect modern technology. Pretty much every console before the Xbox 360 struggled with HD conversions, so hooking up your old Super Nintendo to your modern flat screen isn't going to look good at all. Even…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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1964 Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso by Scaglietti

Designed by Pininfarina and bodied by Carrozzeria Scaglietti, the Ferrari you see here blends the sporty nature the manufacturer is known for with the elegance and sophistication of a Grey Poupon commercial. Hitting the auction block at RM Sothebys, the short-lived Ferrari 250 GT/L Berlinetta Lusso is expected to fetch…

By Mike Newman
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