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Feasting: What’s Cooking at Meatopia Miami 2016
We asked four chefs what they're cooking at this year's Meatopia Miami, whose food they're most excited to taste & how they're inspired by the late, great founder of the fest, Josh Ozersky. -
Health Warrior: Run Stronger, Work Out Harder… with Chia!
Chia seed bars may soon become your favorite snack option. You don't have to give up taste to snack healthy. -
Chef André Lima de Luca: A Master of Meat. And Fire.
As you may or may not know, Brazilians are a passionate people, and this tendency toward passion is rarely on clearer display than when a Brazilian chef talks about meat. But when you talk to Chef André Lima de Luca, you realize something a bit unusual after a few minutes: he is not passionate about the traditional churrasco-style […] -
Make Iced Coffee In One Minute With the HyperChiller
Just pour freshly brewed coffee into the HyperChiller and watch it cool by as much as 130 degrees in a minute. -
Feasting: Chef Miguel Trinidad Shares His Favorite Filipino Dishes for Super Bowl
Chef Miguel Trinidad of NYC's Maharlika & Jeepney shares a few of his favorite recipes to make your Super Bowl 50 party the best ever. -
Spice Up Valentine’s Day With This Deliciously Angry Arrabbiata Pizza
Sappy professions of love, the exchange of hearts full of chocolate, and champagne-glass engagements aren’t for everyone. For those who don’t enjoy making starry-eyed confessions of love and affection, Valentine’s Day can be kind of a drag. But it doesn’t have to be. After all, food is still a thing. A delicious, delicious thing that […] -
Carolina Eats for a Panthers Super Bowl Party
Tyson Ho, owner and pitmaster of Arrogant Swine in Brooklyn, New York gives us three incredible, Carolina-inspired eats for the perfect Panthers Super Bowl party. Now, maybe it seems strange taking tips from a New Yorker on cuisine from the Carolinas, but Ho knows his stuff. Not only has Arrogant Swine been featured on the […] -
Five Hot New Restaurants for Valentines Day
These five new restaurants are sure to please you and your partner come Valentine's Day. -
Feasting: Killer Super Bowl Recipes
if you're throwing a Super Bowl party and need a little cooking inspiration, these three delicious recipes are sure to please everyone who walks through your front door. -
Win at Life By Going To The Universal Whisky Experience
The Universal Whisky Experience is like heaven on earth for scotch lovers. Find out how to get in on this life-changing event. -
High on Hops: Super Bowl Brewery Showdown
It's Colorado vs. the Carolinas in an epic matchup: Who has the best beer scene? -
Chef Angie Mar Makes a Pork Cake and Wins
There were several desserts with both pigs blood and chocolate in them. -
Swill: Jeremiah Weed’s Sarsaparilla Whiskey is a Bourbon for Root Beer Lovers
Nine times out of ten, flavored bourbon is horrible — but every so often I come across a rare exception that reminds me to keep an open mind. Jeremiah Weed's Sarsaparilla Whiskey is one such exception. -
Los Angeles: A Tale of Two Pastramis
The pastrami we know and love today is thanks to a wave of Jewish European immigration in the 19th century, but the concept of smoking meat for preservation is ancient. The Romanian recipe used goose breast for pastrami until it hit New York where beef was cheaper. Voila, the pastrami sandwich made of smoked beef […] -
Man School 101: Gourmet Breakfast in 15 Minutes Flat
Don't worry: making a majestic morning meal need not be be a difficult, involved ordeal. In fact, this meal, which I'll call, um… Fancy Bacon Egg Cup Things… will take you all of about 15 minutes to make! -
Understanding the Asheville Brewery Scene, One Beer At A Time
The Asheville beer scene is one of the hottest and best in the country. Learn more about it through a new beer fest coming to the area in February! -
How to Beer Fest in 3 Easy Steps
Check out our quick and easy guide to navigating your first beer fest! -
High on Hops: Sierra Nevada Beer Camp 2016
A festival tour and limited release beer series celebrating the spirit of collaboration. -
The Manual’s Guide To Getting Drunk During Blizzpocalypse 2016
The Blizzpocalypse may have you snowed in, but that doesn't mean you can't get drunk. Find out how to maximize your time inside with these recipes! -
Feeding the Fickle: Life as an L.A. Chef
When others are asleep, he’s awake. He’s incredibly handy with a knife and happily plays with fire. Adam Tulloch is a chef after all. Formerly Chef de Cuisine at Bacaro LA, Tulloch dishes to The Manual about the LA food scene and the go-to meal for cooking for that special someone. Chef Life Hollywood is […] -
How To Make Baked Beans Like A Bostonian
There’s nothing quite like the sweetness of baked beans to get you through a cold winter night. That’s right: the perennial barbecue staple, usually slopped onto a paper plate between corn on the cob and a relish-smeared hot dog, is so much more than its tart summer side dish status. With its origins in colonial […] -
EPIC: Pasture-raised goodness
Find out why two competitive athletes ditched their vegan lifestyle and started a company selling grass-fed meat products. -
Start the Year Off Right: 5 Delicious Rum Cocktails That Benefit Your Health
These rum cocktails not only taste great, but they benefit your health at the same time! -
Feasting: How to Nail a Tapas Spread with Chef Andrés Grundy
We went to Arriba in the Hotel Americano to learn how Chef Andres Grundy puts down the perfect tapas spread. -
High on Hops: Flat12 Bierwerks Rebrands
Indianapolis brewery Flat12 has rebranded to mark its 5-year anniversary. -
Costello on Cocktails: 2016 Trends
From his current haunt at Ledlow in downtown, Tom Costello, a highly sought after bartender in Los Angeles, gives The Manual the skinny on upcoming trends, recipes, and some craft beer guidance. Drink Local Craft Beer The US currently has around 3,000 breweries, which means it only took us the better part of a century […] -
The Champagne of Coffee: Stumptown Grand Cru Cold Brew
A decade in the making, Stumptown founder Duane Sorenson brought a rare Gesha seed stock with him on a visit to Honduras. Stumptown cold brewed the entire crop. -
Meet the Mixologist of the Year: Justin Lavenue
If you thought mixology was anything less than a science, think again. It’s an art that requires a tremendous amount of skill, preciseness, and a true understanding of what your patron’s palates are craving. There is one mixologist, in particular, that has taken the industry by storm. You won’t find him in a popular Manhattan lounge […] -
The Big Easy in Hollywood: Sassafras Saloon
Homesick Southerners have a boozy LA refuge: Sassafras Saloon. Located in an unassuming area of Hollywood, Sassafras is a genuine Southern home so meticulously recreated, you almost wonder where the humidity and mosquitoes are. Spanish moss hangs from the ceiling of the indoor “porch,” swaying above its brick and plaster walls, wicker furniture and potted […] -
The Manual Makes Cocktails With Empire Spirits Vodka
The Manual spirits writer Sam Slaughter met up with the folks at Empire Spirits vodka to craft some custom cocktails—check'em out! -
Micro Guide: A Long Weekend in The Berkshires
Located in western Massachusetts, The Berkshires is a rural mountain region that has as much to discover in its towns as it does in its gorgeous scenery. Check out our guide for the best places to stay, eat and drink while you take in the fresh air. -
Make Your Water Sparkle With SodaStream Power
This machine, designed by Yves Béhar, adds sparkle to your water, cuts down on waste, and even makes tasty sodas. -
Celebrate Christmas With the Carlyle Punch
You won't have to travel all the way to New York to enjoy this holiday punch of Southern Comfort, St. Germain, raspberry vodka and more. -
Bucket List Booze: 4 Over-the-Top Cocktails to Try Before You Die
These four unique cocktails boast some of the world’s most lavish, over-the-top ingredients and preparations, often with a sky-high price tag to match. -
Pop bubbly the classy way – with a sword
The art of champagne sabrage was popularized by Napoleon's cavalry, who would use their swords to lop the tops off bottles when celebrating military victory. In modern days, the ritual is mostly seen in tasting rooms and lavish restaurants, which makes it all the more appropriate for your party. -
Marshall’s Haute Sauce: Genuine Labor of Love
What started as a labor of love in a Portland couple's kitchen is now taking the sauce world by storm. Let us introduce you to Marshall's Haute Sauce. -
7 Cocktails To Really Get Into The Holiday Spirit
These cocktails will ensure your holidays will be merry and bright. -
Feasting: 3 Days of Eating in Los Angeles
If you find yourself in L.A. with only three days to spare, do yourself a favor and hit as many of these restaurants as possible. -
Feel Good Friday: AVIV and the Power of Good Thoughts
In addition to making a delicious vodka, which is always enjoyable at get-togethers, AVIV has pledged to donate 10% of their profits to charity. -
High on Hops: New Trends in Beer Glasses
Our must-have beer glasses picks for barware aficionados. -
A Decadent Dinner with I.W. Harper
James Bond's bourbon of choice. We thought that would get your attention. -
The Manual’s Southern Food Gift Guide
Whether you're looking for gift ideas or ways to delight your holiday guests, we present a selection of excellent culinary creations. -
High on Hops: Experimental Hop Varieties
Experience hops so new they don't even have names yet. -
Finally, a Glass Designed Specifically for Top-Shelf Whiskey
Unfortunately, purpose-built, drink-specific glassware is still mostly confined to the realm of craft beer and wine. Nobody has really ventured too deep into the world of glassware that's scientifically optimized for craft spirits — until now, that is. -
Exclusive: Pizzanista Long Beach Now Open!
We caught up with the owners to get an exclusive interview about the new hot spot. -
Micro Guide: 24 Hours in Palm Springs
If you only have one day in Palm Springs, these are the places you absolutely have to experience during your stay. -
Thanksgiving With A French Twist
With Thanksgiving coming up, we wanted to give a tip of the hat to our friends by incorporating a little bit of French cuisine into our traditional American meals. -
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On-The-Go Coffee Gear For The Holiday Traveler
We thought we would let our friends over at CoffeeKind offer up some holiday suggestions for your caffeinated loved ones… Holiday season. It’s that one time of year when we all put our busy lives on hold and spend some time with the people we care about. But no one is looking forward to the […] -
Off the Beaten L.A. Burrito Path
LA has no shortage of good burrito joints, so there are quite a few that you've probably never heard of. Here we've rounded up five awesome and off-the-beaten-path burrito spots that you should add to your to-chew list