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Swill: Problem Solver IPA Claims to Boost your Creativity With Booze
You've probably heard about people knocking back a few drinks to forget about their problems, but what about using alcohol to help you solve problems? Sounds counterintuitive, but a recently-published study gives credence to the idea, and suggests that the right amount of booze can actually boost your creativity. -
Wear a Watch Like Carmelo Anthony
The New York Knicks forward, who is an investor in the luxury watch site Haute Time, lists his favorite timepieces. -
Feel Good Friday – Stower Charges Phones with Fire
Launched in 2012 by Andy Byrnes and Adam Kell, this invention charges your phone, go pro, flashlight (whatever has a USB) through your campfire. -
Keeping dry and looking fly with Mizzen+Main
Fashionable, moisture-wicking clothing that fits like a glove. -
TGIF Shopping: Q&A With Noah Waxman, Shoe Designer
"You don’t need a special occasion to throw on a beautiful pair of shoes–you can go to Fairway and pick up the groceries in a great pair of shoes." -
The Comfort: Turning the Diner on Its Side
In Ira Freehof's mind, the diner is an American staple that is comparable to the French bistro. With his new diner, The Comfort, on New York's changing Lower East Side, Freehof is looking to spread his vision to a new clientele. -
Trekking: Surf park or play waves with the Peño Wave Rider
Not everyone is a fan of slowly tracking on glassy waters. Hala's stand up paddle board allows you to quickly carve on the ocean and river alike, though, with a swallow-tail build designed to conveniently fit in your backpack when deflated. -
Never Run Out of Seltzer Again
Now we here at The Manual don’t generally bore you guys with scientific studies – but here’s one that might quench your thirst. Did you know that men are really into seltzer these days? Beer, yes. Whiskey, obviously. Seltzer? Yup. According to Mintel – a global marketing research firm – young men are the primary […] -
Catching up with Kasper Hostrup, founder of Goods
The world seems a little saturated with concept stores these days, so we like to think we scour the globe in search of the really good ones, just for you. Here's a really good one. Goods launched in 2008 in one of Copenhagen's hippest neighbourhoods, Østerbro. Since then, founder Kasper Hostrup has been refining his basement store, which now boasts it own awesome collection. We caught up with Kasper to talk exciting brands and VW wheels. -
Inside the weird, wonderful world of Paxton Gate
Paxton Gate doesn't just pride itself in taxidermy — on the contrary. The bizarre shop is a full-blown ode to the natural world around us, housing everything framed insects and carnivorous plants to globes and ethically-sourced skulls. -
An Upper Peninsula Icon – STORMY KROMER
Today, Ironwood is the home of the American-revered brand, Stormy Kormer. Best known for their signature hats, they’ve been producing them since the idea came about in 1903. -
The Liberty Hotel: A One-time Jail Turned Luxury Boston Hotel
Boston’s most notorious prison — the one-time Charles Street Jail — was carefully renovated into a stunning luxury hotel worthy of a true gentleman. -
The Manual Wind: Omega Speedmaster Limited Edition for the Solar Impulse Aircraft
Preceding the OS2round-the-world journey of the Solar Impulse, Omega has released a limited edition to commemorate this modern marvel, The Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 Solar Impulse Limited Edition. -
Worn Out Wednesday – Dru Ortega
Today we speak to the Associate Vice President, Public Relations Manager at Christie’s, Dru Ortega about his personal style. -
Throttle Jockey: New-think scooters will blow away your preconceptions
Don’t tell the bros down at the clubhouse, but I have a soft spot for scooters, especially the new ones. -
On Your Feet: Greats delivers classic kicks for under 50 bucks
When Buscemi and Babenzien founded the Greats brand, the intent was to disrupt an industry that had fallen into a supply chain that hurt the consumer. The result is moderns looks at classic sneakers, at an impressive price point.