The Knob Creek Ol’ Fashioned Holiday Maple
Chef Michael Symon has teamed with Knob Creek to create an excellent last minute cocktail for your Thanksgiving.
Comstock and Co. for the urban explorer
Robert Cornstock's newest fall collection gives the man who lives a dual life, between the urban and the rural , a versatile option for outerwear.
Unfiltered: A Starter’s Guide to Brewing Coffee at Home
A beginner's guide to brewing great coffee at home that covers four main brewing methods: Pourover, Aero Press, Siphon Pot, Espresso Machine.
Off the Beaten Path in Bogota, Colombia
“Bogota is not a tourist place,” the customs agent at JFK said to me. “I know,” I responded through a smile, “but it was pretty damn cool!” Recommended Videos It was the perfect exchange to sum up four days spent checking out Bogota, Colombia’s capitol and a landlocked city deep in the Andes Mountains that […]
Whiskey Wise Reviews Monkey Shoulder
In this first Whiskey Wise installment from New York Whiskey Club, founder Sarah Bronilla introduces a recent addition to the US whiskey market and gives some insight on how not to make a monkey of yourself.
Partida: Ushering in Tequila’s Golden Age
Jose Valdez and Partida Tequila are leading the way in the Golden Age of tequilas.
Geocaching Around Eugene, Oregon
Here's a new way to get out and explore the world—it's called GeoTouring and all you need is your iPhone or a GPS enabled device to do it.
Filson x J. Crew – A Great Fall Collaboration
Answered Prayers: J.Crew and Filson have teamed-up on a collaboration. Talk about a win-win ! The new capsule collection features four pieces that Filson designed for J. Crew for fall 2013. The capsule collection is comprised of two of Filson’s iconic bags and two of its most sturdy jackets, in spot-on color combinations exclusive to […]
Explorer Cabins near Yellowstone National Park Offer Comforts of Home
Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s natural treasures. In the past, visitors to the park would have to rough it in old cabins with leaky faucets and faulty fireplaces. That changed this summer when the chic, new Explorer Cabins at Yellowstone were unveiled in July. Delaware North built 50 unique homesteads that combine the […]
Suede Guide 101 – Shoetorial
We’re now in the first official week of fall. Nothing signals the start of autumn better than the busting out of suede shoes (from a sartorial perspective at least). From a sneaker to a tasseled loafer or a boot, suede is always a great option. From work to weekend, a suede detail or a full-on […]
Paddle Your Way to Masonboro Island
Ever wondered how explorers felt looking out a coastline completely free of signs of human life? You can still have that experience when you venture to Masonboro Island on the North Carolina coast, not far from Wilmington. It’s the largest undisturbed barrier island on the southern part of the N.C. coast. Grab a kayak, canoe, […]
Outdoor Voices’ Sprinting Style
Founded by Tyler Haney and Matt McIntyre a year ago, Outdoor Voices is setting its sights on becoming the ultimate online active brand.
Epicoa’s Portable Wonder Grill
Epicoa revolutionizes outdoor grilling with its five- and seven-skewer portable rotisserie grill.
Getting a Competitive Edge With Rolfing
“I can take someone who is healthy and make them healthier,” says Nathan Boniske, a Certified Advanced Rolfer in North Carolina. Many athletes who want to boost their performance seek his rolfing expertise. He’s worked on triathletes, world-class mountain bikers, and Olympic cyclists. Participants often come to him before competing in events like Leadville. Recommended […]
Haerfest: The Sleeker Backpack Brand
Best known for its clean lines and luxurious materials, Haerfest makes backpacks, duffle bags, iPad sleeves, sneakers and small leather goods.
Two Popsicle Companies We Are Melting Over
King of Pops Chilling the Southeast Getting into the popsicle business wasn’t part of Steven Carse’s original career plan. It just evolved organically out of a love for paletas—Latin American ice pops that Steven and his two brothers discovered during their travels in Central America. When Carse became victim of an AIG corporate layoff, he […]
The Mercedes-Benz GLA is very manly indeed
Mercedes-Benz has released a new car and it’s called the GLA.
The 2013 FIAT 500 Abarth Cabrio Has Both Style and Substance
The 2013 FIAT 500 Abarth Cabrio Has Both Style and Substance
The 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Will Scare You Half to Death
The 2014 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan Will Scare You Half to Death
The Manual’s Top Five Concept Restaurants in the World Right Now
Remember the days when a pizza place was just a pizza place? These days, restaurants go above and beyond to satisfy our new, concept-driven expectations. Whether its hotdogs and champagne or an ironic spin on good and greasy fried chicken, we’ve become accustomed to dining at the hottest new eateries in town on an almost […]
Making a Mark on Austin’s Coffee Scene
Coffee lovers, here’s a travel tip you’ll definitely thank us for—head to Austin, Texas. Tucked into space at the back of Farewell Books (once known as Domy Books) is an amazing espresso bar known as FlatTrack Coffee. It’s a very cozy, small space, but the flavor of the coffee is worth squeezing in for. It’s […]
The Aston Martin Vanquish Volante: an expensive, exquisitely boisterous accessory
The soundtrack from an Aston Martin V12; the accessory you never knew you needed.
BEST HARRINGTON JACKETS FOR SUMMER
Lightweight spring jackets may have come in a cornucopia of styles, colors and prints this season, but if we had to pick one, we’d select the Harrington.
Build Your Own Race Car with Local Motors
Build your own race car for a $100,000 with Arizona's Rally Fighter by Local Motors.
Off the Beaten Path in Cartagena, Colombia
Tapas, draft beer and charm in the GetsemanÃ, Cartagena.
About Those Yellow Underarm Stains on Your Shirt
How to avoid and manage annoying yellow underarm stains
Little Acre Farm: Revolutionizing the Bamboo Market of Today
It’s about that time for planting season and many of us single men with a yard have a hard time keeping things looking pleasant when friends come by or frankly just don’t have the time to prune, plant, and take care of a yard. Enter our new favorite plant friend. Image used with permission by […]
Are Green Tea Grooming Products Overhyped?
Green tea creams, moisturizers, lotions, shampoos, sirloin nips? Have we gone too far?
Dopp Kits for All!
Where did the Dopp Kit get it’s name you ask? The Dopp Kit name comes from an early 20th century leather craftsman Charles Doppelt, from Chicago, who created this style of toiletry case in 1919. Millions of them were issued to American G.I.’s during World War II, after Doppelt landed a contract with the U.S. […]
Should You Be Putting Acid On Your Face?
You've probably put acid on your face and not a turned into a comic book villain.
The Fatback Collective is Changing Barbecue
How Nick Pihakis and the Fatback Collective are innovating barbecue
Lookout Mountain Rocker
Necessity may be the mother of invention, but it was a dad who recognized a need to craft a comfortable rocker to rock his sons to sleep when they were babies. Today, those two boys join their father to create that same rocker, dubbed the Lookout Mountain Rocker, for others in their Wood Studio business. […]
Luxury and History Collide at Bridgehampton’s Topping Rose House
For most people, Long Island is known for its Great Gatsby summers—champagne, stars, bright sunny days, large luxurious homes, the Sound in one direction and the Atlantic Ocean in the other. However, Long Island does exist for all four seasons of the calendar year and the Topping Rose House, located in Bridgehampton, is out to […]
Garrett Colton on his modern-day General Store
Garrett Colton’s modern-day general store concept kind of makes me want to high-five him. As the basic principles of retail continue to be re-examined and deconstructed, LA-based store g.COLTON- formerly ST&NDARD GOODS- harks back to the glory days of shopping, when a one-stop shop comprised all necessary goods. Spanning progressive fashion, interiors, art and even […]
An Island in the Sun: Pelican Island, San Blas Islands, Panama
Weezer would approve: Pelican Island, San Blas Islands, Panama
Simon Miller: Denim Done Right
Denim should be easy. Like your favorite whiskey, your choice of jean should be a reliable and solid go-to for any occasion. Finding the perfect pair, however, is not always so simple. With the mass amount of brands, fits, and sizing, the search can seem daunting. Your solution: Simon Miller. The men’s denim brand, which […]
