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The Volkswagen Scirocco R is the coolest car we can’t get in the States
This week I’m in Napa driving some 2014 Volkswagens. Volkswagen, without anything really new to show off, flew a few of us down to drive its entire 2014 model year lineup. This included, as you might expect, the Jetta, the Passat, the Beetle, and the Touareg. As I wandered through the lot full of silver, […] -
Welcome Fall With Shiny New Cufflinks
Summer is prime time for casual dressing. You can wear shoes without socks, cutoffs and even show a little toe if you dare (even though we don’t condone it), all without judgement from the peanut gallery. Suns out guns out, as they say. No matter how you phrase it, everyone is showing a little skin […] -
Become an At-Home Mixmaster With The PDT Cocktail Book
Those of you who haven’t been to PDT — an acronym for Please Don’t Tell — in New York’s East Village, you are definitely missing out on one helluva experience. First of all, you have to get through to their reservation line, which is always busy. If you manage to get past that busy signal […] -
The Bull and Beggar Restaurant Keeps People Guessing
One of Asheville, N.C.’s newest restaurants is a bit elusive. There’s no giant sign or neon light to point the way. When you turn into the gravel parking lot at the Wedge building in the River Arts District, you might look around thinking there couldn’t possibly be a restaurant nearby. Look a little closer on […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Dion Nash
As you know there is a plethora of grooming products out there these days and many are from the big bad corporate companies yearning to tap a market and make another buck. But it is grooming lines like Triumph and Disaster who we really trust with protecting our rugged mug. Created by the New Zealand […] -
Makers Mark and Strip Steaks with Chef Preston Clark
Labor Day Weekend is imminent. And while that may mean the summer is rapidly coming to an end, it doesn’t mean you have to curl up in a ball and mourn the loss of warm weather, tan skin, day-drinking and fleeting romance. No, instead it’s time to fortify yourself with the last great grilling weekend […] -
Lumina Clothing Won’t Break the Bank
The biggest complaint we hear from guys about buying Made in America is the price. It’s hard to spend $200 on a shirt when you can get something at the Gap for $40. Our usual response is buy the $200 shirt, just buy fewer of them. But thanks to North Carolina based Lumina, men across […] -
Octovo: A Brand To Bring With You
We love tech, and we love style, so it is no surprise that Octovo, a new leather accessories company caught our eye. The brand, which recently launched in July, offers everything from iPad cases (small and large), to pocket wallets, weekender bags and travel wallets. Octovo creates minimalistic products that are built to last. The […] -
Mid Century Nostalgia In Palm Springs
Does the very notion of Mid Century modern rouse illicit thoughts? No? Well perhaps a visit to Palm Springs will change your mind – a place which isn’t all about Coachella and the Ace Hotel – although both are undeniably inextricably linked with the desert resort city. STAY Many have tried, but most have failed […] -
Road Trip Cheat Sheet: The Best Diners in America
It’s hard to believe summer’s end is almost here. With Labor Day around the corner next weekend, it’s time to cross those last “to-dos” off this season’s bucket list and start looking ahead to fall. And if you haven’t taken a good ole cross-country road trip yet this summer, there is still time to make […] -
Feel Good Friday- Jed & Marne
We are serious shorts lovers here at The Manual. We know some style mavens shudder at shorts in the city, but when it’s 90 degrees your legs need to breathe. Period. And there are some regions in the States where guys can sport shorts nearly year round so variety is key. One brand we recently […] -
The Brabus 800 Roadster: born from weather machines
When it comes to Mercedes-Benz performance, there’s a definitive power ladder. At the base, we have the standard run of the mill models with enough power to give most anyone a giggle. Then we step up to AMG, which are built for playboys and investment bankers. Above that, we find the AMG Black series, which […] -
Haerfest: The Sleeker Backpack Brand
Say you’re ready to graduate from the canvas backpack you’ve sported since college but don’t want to lose its functionality. What to buy? Consider Haerfest (pronounced “harvest”), the sleek lifestyle accessories brand, known for its clean lines and luxurious materials, now dropping at some of the world’s finest boutiques including London’s LN-CC and Malmo’s Tres […] -
The Providence Food Truck Scene
When you think of Providence, the first things that come to mind are probably Brown University and the collected works of the Farrelly Brothers. However, over the past few years, Providence has actually become home to a burgeoning community of food trucks. These days, college students and office workers alike have a bevy of lunchtime […] -
Kill Your Sweat: A New Possible Way
In a nutshell—sweat sucks. And not just in the dog days of summer when you’re either currently sweating or covered by a sticky layer of dried sweat, courtesy of your office’s overzealous air conditioning system. Sweat sucks because it is the ultimate betrayer of men everywhere. “Never let ’em see you sweat,” the old saying […] -
Worn Out Wednesday – Lincoln Pilcher
The envy factor you guys may have on Lincoln Pilcher could hit record highs, but trust us, he’s a good guy. Swear! Growing up in Sydney he got tapped as a model and moved to New York City in 1999 to sign with an agency and start his career. After working in the biz for […]
