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How Bartenders Around the US Are Using Fermentation in Cocktails

The new cocktail trend is inspired by a centuries old tradition.

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The Golf Round That Built a Bourbon Empire
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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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Your One-Bag Weekend Getaway Packing Guide

Cover all the bases with versatile selections for your EDC, your outdoor kit, and some R&R afterwards.

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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music

Streaming made music infinite. Which made discovery harder. Here’s how we’re finding our way back.

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The Color Combos I’m Wearing a Lot Right Now

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Minimal Posters for the Movies Nominated for Oscars This Year

The 90th Academy Awards were last night and a slew of deserving movies took home little golden men. One award they don't give out, however, is Best Poster, which, honestly, is a good thing, as most movie posters follow a predictable formula and end up a lot like the posters that…

By Mike Newman
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A Snowy Run to Hill Farmstead in the Chevy Colorado ZR2

The snow started falling right as we crossed the state line and only added to the slipperiness of the already iced-over roads. We popped it in 4WD and kicked the wipers into frantic. The plan was to take the Chevy Colorado ZR2 up to Vermont for an off-road expedition hosted…

By Mike Newman
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Mahindra Roxor

The Jeep CJ was beloved by off-road enthusiasts who happened to like the wind in their hair while they carved up terrain. Mahindra is an automaker that wants to reintroduce that pleasure. The Roxor is, basically, a new Jeep CJ. Powered by a diesel engine, the Roxor is a made…

By Mike Newman
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Coulson Disappear Retreat

For those really looking to disappear for a bit, there's the Disappear Retreat from Coulson. Thanks to the reflective glass of the exterior, this cabin-like structure is almost camouflaged, mirroring the surrounding environment. That same reflective glass allows you to gaze out at the trees or up at the stars…

By Mike Newman
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Here are the Big Winners from This Year’s Academy Awards

It was pretty much all chalk last night at the 90th Academy Awards, as Oscars were given out to a lot of the odds on favorites to win. There was also a jet ski given out to Phantom Thread costume designer Mark Bridges, who clocked the shortest speech of the evening…

By Mike Newman
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