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Lifestyle

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

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Lifestyle
The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta
By Cool Material
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter
Lifestyle
It’s Time to Upgrade Your Gas Station Lighter

These 5 lighters turn a disposable necessity into a piece of EDC you’ll actually want to carry.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Lifestyle
Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture

A guide to the galleries, murals, sculptures, and musical performances worth seeking out between beach days.

By Cool Material
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
Lifestyle
This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

By Brandon Withrow
Features
What’s the Deal with Damascus Steel?

Finding a great pocket knife, fixed blade, or even chef's knife isn't all that difficult. There are hundreds of manufacturers big and small that make as many blades. We're living in a knife renaissance! But few of those options will get the kind of response that a gorgeous, patterned Damascus…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Entertainment
Build Your Very Own ‘Seinfeld’ Set With This LEGO Ideas Release

To this day, the "show about nothing" otherwise known as Seinfeld remains one of our favorite sitcoms of all time. No other show has so perfectly captured the absolute inanity and ephemera of everyday life. Whether it's the catchphrases, jokes, merch, or life lessons, Seinfeld remains a cultural touchstone to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
The Best Barware and Cocktail Shaker Sets

If you're itching to make your favorite cocktails at home, you're going to need the right tools. (And some booze, of course.) Admittedly, you can get pretty far with gear that you probably already have. If you're just starting out your cocktail game, a regular shaker pint glass can work…

By John A. Paradiso
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Accessories
Mr Porter’s Small World Collection Showcases Local Artisans

Whether it's button-downs, hoodies, jeans, tees, or accessories, if you want all the freshest pieces from one plac,]e, you're shopping at Mr Porter. The luxury men's shopping destination just launched the new Small World Collection that "champions local artisans, small-batch manufacturing and responsible materials." All of the myriad pieces represent…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Features
Is Four Roses Small Batch The Best Budget Bourbon?

There's a commonly held belief that the more expensive something is, the better it must be. I've certainly fallen victim to this line of thinking in the past. Clothing, watches, cars, and drinks. A high price tag must mean high quality. And while we firmly believe in the value of…

By John A. Paradiso
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