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Just Jus It.
It’s almost summer and we are all hitting the gym and getting fit for those weekends in the water and vacations with the in-laws (sigh). Juicing seems to be getting more popular with guys partly from the hype but also because our lady friends are seeing results. But what are the risks vs. the benefits? […] -
Feel Good Friday – Dockers Wellthread Collection
Dudes can run through a rack of clothes quicker than Dale Earnhardt Jr. can zip around a track. So we are excited to hear that Dockers has launched a line of clothing called Wellthread. The Dockers Wellthread Collection was developed by Levis Strauss & Company’s Eureka Innovation Lab and everything is reinforced in the right places to increase […] -
Marine Layer’s Fog Jacket repels the elements (and looks great)
Comfort, protection, and style are everything when it comes to a good jacket. Marin Layer's Fog Jacket offers all three, with a modest price to match. -
The Verb Hotel Puts an Edgy Spin on a Mid-Century Classic
Picture a classic mid-century motel and then take it up a notch adding in some quirky style, rock memorabilia and even some irreverent attitude. Yep, this isn’t your dad’s motel anymore. The Verb Hotel is hip, edgy, and it’s opening this summer in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood. The 94-room hotel ties in the history of the […] -
The Manual Wind: Fresh From Hamilton
With Basel Fair 2014 in progress, the heavy hitters are stealing the spotlight with their millions of dollars in research and development. Being the largest watch fair in the world, there is much more to see than opulence. Big and small brands alike use this week to announce and display their new toys with hopes […] -
Marcus Samuelsson’s Bermuda Pop-Up
As if you needed more of a reason to treat yourself to some rest and relaxation in a tropical paradise this summer, Chef Marcus Samuelsson just announced the opening of his two month pop-up at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess hotel in Bermuda. To preview his new signature restaurant set to open at the hotel in […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Chad Beightol
Today we speak to Chad Beightol about his career and personal style… I am currently the founder and leader of Lodgegoods.com a Men’s American-made accessory shop. The idea developed over time from my previous jobs- I’ve been in retail my entire career as a merchant for companies like Levi’s, Gap, and Coach. I found that […] -
This Rum was Aged at the Bottom of the Ocean
Usually you’ve got to buy a bunch of boats, winches, and scuba gear to retrieve treasure from the bottom of the ocean, but thanks to Seven Fathoms Rum, now all you’ve got to do is head to the nearest liquor store. Much like a treasure chest full of gold doubloons, Seven Fathoms Rum spends a […] -
Wolfgang Man & Beast’s Sweet Gear for Dogs and Their People
Your dog's got your back in a way that no human friend could, which is why Wolfgang designed the Man & Beast line, because he should always look as fresh as you do. -
Monocle Voyage: Sharp Threads for Globetrotters
For those unfamiliar with Monocle magazine, it is a super slick publication that focuses on international affairs, business, culture and design. When we heard the Monocle brand, which also head up a radio station, concept stores across five cities and a café in London, had launched their inaugural fashion collection we were a little more […] -
A Hotelier’s Travel Guide
In the upcoming weeks, The Manual will be posting tips from people in the know on various industries. Today we take a trip in the world of travel. Our thoughts on the subject: Travel is one of the most glorious parts of existence. It’s a chance to stop, think, bond with friends and family and […] -
New Music Monday: Kaiser Chiefs
Leeds based, Kaiser Chiefs are one of the most successful rock bands of the last decade. They have released 4 albums which have amassed millions of sales worldwide. Ricky Wilson, the band’s front-man, was recently chosen to be a coach on the UK’s version of the wildly popular, TV show The Voice, alongside Will.I.Am, Kylie […] -
Chowing Down at Brooklyn’s Bergen Hill
Earlier this month, we ventured out to Brooklyn’s Carroll Gardens neighborhood to dine at recently-opened restaurant Bergen Hill. In the four hours that followed, we tasted some of the most delicious and diverse dishes by Chef Andrew D’Ambrosi, prepared with not much more than a few hot plates and elementary kitchen tools. Brooklyn-born and South […] -
Funky Buddha Brewery Maple Bacon Coffee Porter
Here at the Manual, we’re total advocates of having breakfast any time of the day, in anything. There’s the famous Secret Breakfast ice cream, which is made with bourbon, caramelized corn flakes at Humphry Slocombe in San Francisco; hamburgers with bacon and eggs and Funky Buddha Brewery’s latest special release, the Maple Bacon Coffee Porter. […] -
Elegance and machismo merge in Klipsch’s 2.1 Stadium speaker system
There are a lot of ways to blow two grand on audio gear, but Klipsch’s new all-in-one wireless speaker system, the Stadium, might just be the coolest way we know. Years in the making, the Stadium is a 29 pound hunk of rigid machined aluminum, sculpted into a frame that blends the elegance of a luxury […] -
Whisky: The Manual
The debate may still be out on whether it’s spelled whisky or whiskey, but for the sake of the book we’re talking about in this post, we’ll go with whisky, since it’s called “Whisky: The Manual”. It’s pretty evident that we like manuals here at The Manual (just look at our name), and Dave Broom […]
