What Is a Cigar Without the Perfect Pair? What to Drink With Your Favorite Stick
How to elevate your cigar experience with the perfect drink
Do you know the myth of Napoleon (the pig…not the man)
One of the many times I watched The Gentlemen, I laughed at the scene where Matthew (Jeremy Strong) joked that it was illegal in France to name a pig Napoleon. Of course, there are ridiculous laws all over the place. Want a few? In Georgia, it is illegal to eat fried chicken with a fork. […]
Who does James Bond work for? And is MI6 real?
What does the spy's employer's code actually mean?
Latest Stories
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LACMA’s New Geffen Galleries Are Compelling, Impressive – and Odd
The new David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art are among the most important public buildings to open in Los Angeles in decades. Twenty years in the making and costing more than $700 million, the project is meant to be a signature cultural landmark for the city as Los Angeles prepares […] -
Bar Bas Brings French Riviera Cocktails to Hell’s Kitchen
Chef Driven Hospitality has opened a new French-inspired cocktail lounge in Hell’s Kitchen. Bar Bas joins the hospitality group’s portfolio of Francophilic darlings that includes Marseille—the restaurant above Bar Bas—Nice Matin, and Nizza. The bar serves cocktails infused with Provençal herbs and liqueurs alongside Champagne and French wines, while the fare leans towards gourmet late-night […] -
Are LACMA’s New David Geffen Galleries Worth Visiting?
The new David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) are one of the most talked-about cultural openings in Los Angeles—and for good reason. The building is massive, visually striking, and took nearly two decades to plan. But once you step inside, you may find yourself asking a simple question: what […] -
A decade of Gabriela Hearst craftsmanship heads to the pitch
Just over a decade ago, Gabriela Hearst drew on a decade of New York City design experience and returned to her roots by simultaneously launching her eponymous label and taking over operations of her father’s ranch in her home country of Uruguay. Since then, she has become the only name that matters in style connected to […] -
The Best New York City Rooftops Bars to Celebrate Summer
This past winter in New York City was a humdinger—blizzards shut down the MTA, sidewalks stayed slick with greasy ice, and it was still chilly in early May. But a punishing winter has a silver lining: we relish balmy weather all the more once it arrives. At long last, picnic baskets have returned to Domino […] -
James Bond original casting story may just impact the new Bond
Debonair. Charming. Stylish. Also brutal and complicated. James Bond is one of the most iconic male figures in history. On the Mount Rushmore of characters who moved the needle on how men are viewed among the masses, looked up to by men, desired by women, 007 is one of the first names you would hear […] -
The other side of the sword: Black Rifle Coffee reminds us what Memorial Day is about
A lot of people have it right. Packing up the car with camping gear, floats for the river, a cooler full of beer, and food for a long getaway weekend with the family. Memorial Day is the official kick-off weekend for the summer. We can leave the rains of spring behind and look forward to […] -
The Coolest Gifts to Buy Your Buddies Turning Forty
My beard is turning salt ’n’ pepper, and I’ve lost a step in the gym, but I’m looking forward to forty. Carl Jung called it the “high noon of life,” when the soul reaches its zenith. At forty, a man possesses a lethal blend of wisdom, purpose, and the last fumes of youthful pluck. It’s […] -
Walking out of the darkness and walking into the light aren’t the same thing: A spoiler free review of Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Guys need to read more. I understand the irony of that statement as I begin an article telling you you need to drop whatever you are doing on Wednesday, 5/20, to watch a movie. But the origins of John Krasinski’s new movie, Jack Ryan: Ghost War, begin when I was a year old. When Tom […] -
Festivals Worth Traveling the World For
The grandest spectacles around, from a man who's seen too many -
Inside Glenfiddich’s F1 Miami Takeover: Paddock Access, Expert Tastings, and a Lot of Good Whiskey
I got off a red-eye from Portland, walked into the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel, and came face to face with an Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ car sitting in the middle of the lobby. Not a poster. Not a photo op cutout. An actual race car, green and gleaming under the hotel lights, surrounded by […] -
Cape to Cape: Adventurer sets a new time record on unbelievable journey
When you think about a photographer, what do you think of? I always think of the gal who took my senior pictures in the garden outside the Shelter Insurance building in my hometown. I never thought of a cross between Indiana Jones and Ernest Shackleton. That is who John Balsdon is, though, a fine-art photographer […] -
Embrace the retox on your next vacation
I am going to be completely honest: I hate everything wellness. I love the idea, I just love the idea of wellness for other people. When I hear “wellness trip,” all I can think about in the moment is: I am not going to get to drink old-fashioneds, won’t be able to eat steaks, and […] -
Get out of your own way and become Unbridled with a real deal men’s retreat
Men are simple creatures. At least, we outwardly are simple creatures. Underneath, we are as complicated as they come. Those of us who seem well adjusted and the ones who project having our s*** together are something else entirely. We are ducks on a pond. On the surface, everything is calm. Serene. But go a […] -
Wanna know what the other half is eating today? Executive Chef gives us a peek at the Kentucky Derby menu
Today is a special day for horse race fans. There is a vibe in the air if you are anywhere near Louisville, Kentucky. Today is the day that we’ve been building to all week as fans, and all year as competitors. The Kentucky Derby is today, and we are ready. We have the look snapping […] -
Let Paul Fredrick help you learn to peacock at the Kentucky Derby (and every day after)
The Kentucky Derby is one of the biggest sports moments of the year. And while we love the performance of the horses and the mint juleps, I have a soft spot for the outfits. I got my start in the menswear world by selling suits. And while most of my clients were there for the […]
Streaming
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Get the “Extraction” body before Chris Hemsworth’s threequel
Ditch the bulking and get the Tyler Rake look with lean functionality -
Josh Brolin just gave us 45 movies he thinks every man should watch
As a writer, I have a list of favorite books that every guy should read. And I love when artists recognize those in their industries that are stellar and change the game. I am a massive movie buff. I have my own list of top 250 movies that everybody should watch. But I am an […] -
Happy International James Bond Day! Every James Bond actor, ranked from worst to best
Over 60 years, only six different men have taken on the iconic role. -
Before ‘Slow Horses,’ there was ‘Spooks’: The British spy thriller where no one is safe
With the sixth season of Slow Horses having just premiered on Apple TV+, audiences are once again fully gripped by the unglamorous, gritty, and bureaucracy-heavy world of British intelligence. But if you are burning through the new episodes and need another razor-sharp espionage thriller to fill the void—one with enough seasons for a serious binge […]
Books & Music
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New James Bond adventure announced in celebration of International James Bond Day and National Year of Reading
Dan Jones has been commissioned to pen "All In," a new James Bond novella -
We have a new James Bond watch, and it is finally the perfect choice
In the newest novelization of the character, Bond wears a WWII edition from Vertex -
The Manual Library: Improvement books every man should read
It isn't self-help, it is leveling up -
Some podcasts might be disappearing from Spotify following a music publisher purge
The news comes just days after Spotify triumphed in a lawsuit over its audiobook bundling model.
Cigars
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A toast to excellence: Don’t overthink lighting a cigar…but don’t underthink it either
It seems so easy, but that doesn't mean lighting a cigar is simple -
Cigar Lounge Spotlight: The Carnegie Club takes you back to Rat Pack days
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Cigar Lounge Spotlight: Española Cigar Bar & Lounge in Miami Beach
The buzz on Española Way is palpable. Might as well sit and light up a stogie. -
Beginner’s guide to cigar shapes and sizes — and why they matter
Think all cigars are the same? Think again. Shape and size dramatically change flavor, burn time, and your entire smoking experience. Here's what matters.
