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Next-level Grilling with KANKA
Let’s face it, during the summer, grilling is every American man’s God-given right (cue the patriotic music). We all have our different methods and rituals, but a good grill-session makes every summer outing that much more memorable. While we understand that you may have your own beloved portable, propane grill that has helped you out […] -
In-Vest in Some Security
A few years back I opted for an enhanced New York State license, which allowed me to travel to neighboring countries without a passport. This awesome addition was the envy of many of my friends. It also came with a strange metallic envelope, which I rarely used and then eventually lost. Well it turns out that […] -
Vacation with a difference at Le Grand Bellevue, Gstaad
Don’t get us wrong, we love a beach vacation as much as the next dude. But we can’t help craving a little more of an experience from a trip these days. Something a little more left field that we’ll be recalling for weeks after at the office water cooler. Introducing the new and improved Le […] -
New Music Monday: Gulp
Optimism can be a hard quality to come by, especially in a world that seems to pride itself on cynicism and negativity. But that’s exactly why we need a band like Gulp in our lives. The lush Welsh/Scottish pop group is happy to consider itself an antidote to the creeping pessimism of modern life. “It’s […] -
Meet Up Mondays: The M. Singer Experience
If the secret to winning in fashion is keeping an element of surprise, Matthew Singer just stepped to the front of that race. When the former fashion director of the Neiman Marcus Group left his post late last year, it seemed logical for him to channel his expertise in the retail biz into brand consulting. No one […] -
Meet McIntosh McAire: the Rolls Royce of Lifestyle Audio Systems
Some people just have to have the best of everything. Whether it’s the car, the racket, or the liquor in their glass, luxurious style and brilliant performance are paramount, above all other consideration – including the price. For this demanding subset of the public, we present the McIntosh McAire wireless speaker system, the premium choice […] -
Pikaplant Takes the Trouble Out of Watering Plants
They say that growing plants are the key to health and happiness, but we only wish it was a lot easier to remember to water them. We can’t tell you how many times we’ve accidentally killed a plant that was gifted to us because we either forgot to water it or we went away for […] -
Pride 1978: Glenmorangie’s Rarest Whisky
As far as Scotch goes, Glenmorangie is one of the best single malt whiskies, and this week, the company upped their ante further with the release of Glenmorangie Pride 1978, an ultra rare whisky aged for 34 years, and then bottled in 2012, with only 700 decanters on the market. What’s the price, you might […] -
Recipes to Celebrate Bastille Day
As we Americans just wrapped up celebrating the Fourth of July, the French are getting ready to celebrate their independence. July 14th is Bastille Day, the English name given to La Fête Nationale or French National Day, which marks the start of the French Revolution with the Storming of the Bastille. Because we love any reason […] -
Feel Good Friday – Buttons ‘n’ Threads
With the online tailored shirt craze in full swing, we have tried many. Some are doing it right; some are missing the boat completely. One that we recently tried, Buttons ‘n’ Threads, is right on track. What we like about this brand is that they are delivering a higher standard. Think of Charvet in Paris […] -
These Protein-Packed Chips are Made From Crickets
Snacking on insects might sound like an outrageous idea at first, but once you start looking at the facts, it starts to make a whole lot of sense. It’s time to change your perception about eating bugs. I mean, sure, you’ve probably eaten one or two at some point in your life — maybe it […] -
Farm Loops: Enjoying Oregon’s Summer Bounty
Oregon summers are known for their abundance of sunshine and warm, soft breezes. Residents and tourists alike often head to the countryside to take in the beautiful scenery and fresh food. Oregon farm loops offer a unique way to enjoy the state’s bounty, from the fresh produce to world-class wines to beautiful flora. Most are […] -
A Belt That Will Hold Up
We now live in a world where our midsections have become prime realty for free advertisements. So forget the monograms and logos and go back to the basics. Good quality leather is all you need to keep your pants on. The belt is an accessory that tends to get neglected, but it can really pull your […] -
Recap: The Manual Meetup Charleston, South Carolina
Last Thursday we hosted our third Manual Meetup, this time in historic Charleston, South Carolina. We teamed up with our boys over at WineAwesomeness at their new space in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood, which has become the epicenter of cool new restaurants, shops and bars on the tiny peninsula. Butcher & Bee, a favorite uptown spot […] -
Outsmart the Trout: Redington Fly Fishing
If you’re lucky enough to live near a river, lake, or shore with good fishing, you’re lucky enough. One of the great summer hobbies every man should take up at least once is learning to fish. If you’ve ever picked up the works of famed author and fisherman Norman Maclean, then you know that the […] -
Four August Getaways (Without the Crowds)
In August the pressure is on to make the best out of the last four weeks of summer, but all that heat (so to speak) doesn’t mean you have to follow the crowd. Besides, if you are like us, heading out on the highway with the masses is something you wouldn’t like to do anyway. […]
