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American History By Way of Bourbon

Michael Veach's book "Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey: An American Whiskey" explores American History by way of Bourbon.
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The Pride of the Preakness Stakes

The Preakness Stakes is often the overlooked race in the Triple Crown, but The Manual knows better than to ignore this great American tradition.
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Chef Kevin Gillespie Takes You To The Gunshow

Chef Kevin Gillespie is opening Gunshow, Atlanta's newest and most unique restaurant.
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Memphis’ Secret Weapon: Acre’s Chef Wally Joe

Chef Wally Joe is at the top of his culinary game at his Memphis restaurant Acre.
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Hotel and Hostel Meet in Iceland’s Hlemmur Square

Hotelier Klaus Ortlieb opens his most unique lodging to date in Reykjavik's Hlemmur Square.
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Cooking Smart: Learn the Answers at Cooking for Solutions

The Cooking for Solutions event in Monterey showcases sustainable cooking, farming and eating.
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The Five Best Spring and Summer Shirts Under $50

The Manual picks out the five best spring and summer shirts under $50.
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Beautiful Bruneau Dunes State Park

Why this spring you should stop at Idaho's Bruneau Dunes State Park.
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Louisville’s Burger and Bourbon Bonanza

The Manual takes a look at Louisville's Burger and Bourbon craze.
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VersaCourt: The Most Versatile Surface Around

VersaCourt's dynamic tiles can be used for much more than a backyard basketball court.
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Comeback Coats: The Return of the Starter Jacket

After nearly twenty years, the iconic Starter Jacket is set to return to the market.
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Cotogna’s Chef Michael Tusk

The Manual talks to Chef Michael Tusk about his restaurant Cotogna and their new regional Italian menus.
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Pelican Backpacks: Cutting Edge Luggage

When planning your next backpacking or hiking trip, The Manual suggests you use Pelican backpacks.
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Changing the Game with Warstic Wood Bats

The Manual explains how Warstic Wood Bats are making baseball stylish again.
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The Magic of Mukul

The Manual tells you why you should take your next vacation to Mukul Resort in Nicaragua.
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Vintage Winter Style

Vintage winter sports items will always be in-style. No matter how advanced the technology and materials become to make snowboards and skis lighter and more aerodynamic; no matter how much ski destinations start to resemble amusement parks, there is something appealing about an old pair of solid, wood skis, or a warm, rustic lodge. The […]
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MOÖ Bar: Chamonix’s New Hot Spot

MOÖ Bar promises to be the liveliest new bar and restaurant in Chamonix, one of the world's ultimate ski destinations.
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The Brussels Sprout Boom

Chef Michael Dean Reynolds from Chicago restaurant Leopold discusses why Brussels sprouts have become so beloved.
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Compass Box Whisky’s John Glaser talks Scotch

Compass Box Whisky's John Glaser gives his insider's take on the world of Scotch.
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Pillows by Andrew YES

Designer Andrew YES and his pillows make the unique, universal.
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Riding with Rome Snowboards

Rome Snowboards is the go-to brand for snowboarders in the know.
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Southern Foodways Alliance: More Than Just Barbeque

Without a doubt, the biggest trend in food over the past ten years has been eating smarter. Chefs, gourmands, and even marginally informed diners are more aware of what they are eating and where their food is coming from. One of the forebears of this trend is the Southern Foodways Alliance, which was founded thirteen […]
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Tom Colicchio talks Topping Rose House, Long Island and Italian Cooking

The name Tom Colicchio conjures up a lot of images: decorated chef, television personality, author, and business impresario. Now, you can add innkeeper to that list. Mr. Colicchio is taking his hard-earned gastronomic gravitas to the eastern end of Long Island where he will be running the property of the Topping Rose House. The restaurant, […]
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Wild Cub’s Keegan DeWitt

An interview with Wild Cub singer and songwriter Keegan DeWitt.