Auto Reviews 5 - The Manual

Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder Review

With the top down and engine wailing, the Huracan Performante Spyder is the untempered emotion we all long to express.

A Review of the Floyd Sofa, a Minimalist’s Perfect Perch

The Manual received a sample of the Floyd Couch and we tested it by putting it together and binging Netflix for nearly two weeks.

Culture

‘The Ghost Army of World War II’ Book Review: The Tale of Deceit and Victory

The gentlemen who made up the Twenty-Third Special Headquarters Division were some of the brightest, most dedicated soldiers in the United States Army

Auto

2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 Review

It’s all too easy to acquire an ego at the helm of the new G-Class.

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Food & Drink

Everything You Need to Know About HelloFresh Meal Kit Delivery Service

Interested in HelloFresh? We ordered a week's worth of meals to do the delicious research for you.

Food & Drink

Old Ripy Bourbon Review: History Revisited

Check out one of the new releases in the Whiskey Barons collection from Campari America, Old Ripy Bourbon.

Culture

‘Rain: A Natural and Cultural History’ Book Review

In order for a book to be great, two elements are essential: good writing and an interesting subject. You'll find both in "Rain: A Natural and Cultural History."

Culture

Lower East and Upper West Book Review: Photos of NYC

Explore a bygone NYC in the pages of Jonathan Brand's book of photography.

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Food & Drink

Heading to Hawaii? Make Reservations at Manta Restaurant to Eat Big Island Beef

How can cattle raised in Hawaii stand up to beef carefully coddled for years in Japan, Australia, and the mainland U.S.? Pretty damn easily, that's how.

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Travel

Leave Winter for Warmth and Wellness at Hawaii’s Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

Hawaii's Westin Hapuna Beach Resort's wellness program has the cure for what ails you.

Food & Drink

Copper and Kings Blanche Absinthe Review

Did you know the Green Fairy can also be colorless?

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Food & Drink

‘Mixology & Mayhem’ Is Part Cocktail Book, Part Comic Book

Comic, cocktails, and a badass half-rabbit, half-man antihero. What more could you ask for?

Food & Drink

You’re Going to Want to Pick Up ‘The Scratch & Sniff Bacon Cookbook’

If only those markers from childhood smelled like bacon …

Auto

2017 Acura NSX Review: Is It a Super Car?

The 2017 Acura NSX has the performance and price of a supercar, but does it have the wow-factor? To find out, we gauged the reactions of everyday observers.

Auto

The 2022 Lexus ES Isn’t Quite the Luxury Statement It Was Meant to Be

After a day spent behind the wheel of the new Lexus ES, we asked ourselves: "Why not just buy a Toyota Camry?"

Food & Drink

How to Go from Cooking Novice to Home Chef with One Recipe

With my crazy working hours, shopping for groceries and preparing a meal seemed burdensome. That’s why I tried Blue Apron for the first time.

Outdoors

Survival Hacker’s Handbook: An Enjoyable Read That Just Might Stave Off Death

We hope you never have to face a flash flood, avalanche, or bear, but if you do, we hope you read this book.

Auto

Driving the Porsche 911 GT3 is a Revelation We Should All Experience

After a week behind the wheel of Porsche's track-honed 911 GT3, we're convinced everyone should drive one.

Culture

This Book Will Teach You Literally Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Log Cabins

Wood you believe that the log cabin is more American than apple pie?

Food & Drink

Highland Park Unleashes The Dark, a 17-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This nebulous Scotch will be followed by another release in the spring called —you guessed it — The Light.

Food & Drink

This Cookbook Will Teach You to Cook Better Funeral Food

You don't want to be the jerk who doesn't bring a dish to the wake, do you?

Culture

How to Unfu*k Yourself: Unabashed Life Wisdom from Gary John Bishop

We all need to unfu*k ourselves. Sometimes we just need a little help.

Auto

Bentley’s Brand-New Bentayga V8 is as Powerful as it is Luxurious

High in the Austrian Alps, we tested the 2019 Bentley Bentayga V-8 on a purpose-built ice track and snow-covered streets.

Auto

Buick is Searching for a Brand Rebirth in the 2018 Regal GS

We took the new Buick regal GS for a spin on the back roads of Atlanta and were left wanting … more.

Food & Drink

Double the Casks, Double the Fun: Don Q Double Aged Vermouth Cask Finish Rum

Don Q Double Aged Vermouth Cask Finish is made from a blend of rums aged five to eight years in American white oak casks.

Auto

Adventure Meets Luxury in the All-New 2018 Buick Regal TourX

We got the chance to drive Buick’s fresh-off-the-line 2018 Regal TourX in the beautiful red rock palace that is Sedona, Arizona.

Culture

A Closer Look at Football, Futures, and Failures in Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U’

A world where worth is measured by touchdowns and tackles.

Travel

Old-School Glamour Meets Modern Comfort at the Boca Raton Resort

The historic Boca Raton Resort & Club has been updated with all the adventure sports, high-end dining, and modern comforts you could want.

Travel

Valley Rock Inn: An Hour from New York City but a World Apart

Valley Rock Inn is the No. 1 reason you should visit the village of Sloatsburg, New York.

Food & Drink

Should You Pick Up the New Cask Strength Bourbon from Angel’s Envy?

The newest release from Angel’s Envy distillery is a cask strength bourbon — but is it worth hunting down?

Outdoors

Pac Back Trio: The Camping Air Mat that’s also a Chair (and a Pillow)

The Pac Back Trio serves more than on purpose on a camping or backpacking trip.

Food & Drink

Brilliant New Book Maps Out the Great Pubs of London

'Great Pubs of London' provides a guide to the some of the best — and most historic — places to grab a pint in England's capital city.

Auto

What It’s Like to Drive a Ferrari as a Four-Seat Family Car

Did you know that the family-friendly GTC4Lusso T can fit a car seat and groceries? And it only costs $300,000.

Food & Drink

Jim Beam’s Little Book Bourbon Review

Eighth generation distiller Freddie Noe has released his first whiskey: Little Book

Outdoors

Why the GoPro HERO6 Black is Totally Worth the Price Tag

The GoPro HERO6 Black may look a lot like its predecessor, but it's what's on the inside that counts.

Culture

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Brings Sensibility to Point-and-Shoots

We had the opportunity to review the Canon PowerShot G7 Mark II, one of the brand's newer, mid-level point-and-shoot cameras.

Food & Drink

Westward American Single Malt Whiskey has a Pacific Northwest Soul

If you're looking to get better acquainted with American single malt whiskey, Westward is a great place to start.

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Auto

Touring Yellowstone National Park in the 2018 GMC Terrain

Move over Subaru Forester, here comes the 2018 GMC Terrain.

Auto

Why the Infiniti Q60 Coupe was a Surprisingly Perfect Pick for a Southern Road Trip

We took a 2017 Infiniti Q60 for a spin through the South to see what it could do.

Fashion & Style

Tsubo Kenson Sneakers Should Be Your New Go-To Casual Shoes

We loved wearing Tsubo Kenson Mid Sneakers — and you will too.

Fashion & Style

New Book Documents the Foundation and Transformation of Sneaker Culture

The 'Sneakers' book looks into the history, currency, and future of the sneaker world.

Culture

The Replacements’ Newest Album is a Blast from the Past

'For Sale: Live at Maxwell's 1986' captures an iconic performance from The Replacements.

Culture

Discover the Art and History of Ink in ‘Vintage Tattoo Flash: Volume II’

Seen on skin, tattoo flash is merely ink in the eyes of most viewers. Seen in the pages of 'Vintage Tattoo Flash: Volume II,' it is art.

Culture

Cold Specks Opens Up on Her Third Album, ‘Fool’s Paradise’

On Cold Speck's third album, 'Fool's Paradise,' Somali-Canadian artist Ladan Hussein constructs a new sound from the elements of her previous two LPs.