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Making a Mark on Austin’s Coffee Scene
Coffee lovers, here’s a travel tip you’ll definitely thank us for—head to Austin, Texas. Tucked into space at the back of Farewell Books (once known as Domy Books) is an amazing espresso bar known as FlatTrack Coffee. It’s a very cozy, small space, but the flavor of the coffee is worth squeezing in for. It’s […] -
CT Scuderia Watches — Italian by Design
Watchmaker Enrico Margaritelli, CEO and Chief Designer of CT Scuderia, sparked by his passion for vintage café Italian motorcycle racing, believes that these sporty automatic watches, embody the heritage of sport racing and the utmost sophistication in Italian design. Inspired by the sleek, definitively shapes from a racing dashboard, these watches embody the signature Italian […] -
An Interview With Filmmaker Matthew Cooke
Need an easy ten step process on how to become a drug dealer? “How To Make Money Selling Drugs” is right up your crack alley. The movie is a stylistic, sometimes tongue-in-cheek documentary about the scary and intense war on drugs. The film is produced by Adrian Grenier from Entourage and Bert Marcus. Cooke and Grenier worked […] -
Robert Mondavi Winery Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Founder’s Birth
Of all the elder statesmen of the American wine industry, nobody has made as much of an impact on the world of wine as Robert Mondavi. From his humble beginnings at Sunnyhill Winery to his partnership with Baron Philippe de Rothschild at Opus One, Mondavi left an indelible mark. This year marks the centennial of […] -
Vest to Impress: 5 Lifejackets You’ll Actually Want to Wear
We know you’re a pretty strong swimmer, but if you’re on the water this summer, chances are good you’ve got to comply with some sort of state regulation and wear a life vest anyway. Nobody likes it, but laws like this exist for a reason, so you might as well make the best of the […] -
Gear Up: The Manual’s Summer Camping Essentials
Now that summer is officially in full swing, it’s time to gear up for all the warm weather adventures you’ll soon be having. We’ve come across a slew of incredible new outdoor gear in the past year, so to help you get prepared for your next trip, we took some time to round up a […] -
Feel Good Friday: Ultimat Vodka
We don’t usually equate boozing with reducing world hunger, but that is Ultimat Vodka’s goal this summer with their summer-long fundraising campaign with Action Against Hunger aptly named, Ultimat Lemon-AID. Launched in May and continuing through August 20th (National Lemonade Day), the public is invited to text LEMONAID (50555) to donate $5 to Action Against Hunger. Donations from […] -
Feel Good Friday: Ultimat Vodka
We don’t usually equate boozing with reducing world hunger, but that is Ultimat Vodka’s goal this summer with their summer-long fundraising campaign with Action Against Hunger aptly named, Ultimat Lemon-AID. Launched in May and continuing through August 20th (National Lemonade Day), the public is invited to text LEMONAID (50555) to donate $5 to Action Against […] -
PEdALED Menswear: Geared for Life
So you’ve committed to biking to work and signed up for a bike share. But what to wear while pedaling across town to that early breakfast client meeting? Consider PEdALED, possibly the sharpest looking line of jackets, tops and bottoms you’ll ever see with real cyclist functionality, so you won’t ever have to switch outfits at […] -
Skater Turned Pizza Maker Salman Agah Discusses his Personal Style
You can’t ever be cooler than Salman Agah. You just can’t. Sorry. You loose. Proclaimed Thrasher’s ‘Skater of the Year’ back in 1993 and the most influential skater of the 90s by Trans World he has ridden the wave of awesomeness through to the new millennium and is now the co-owner […] -
What’s In Your Bag – July 4th Weekend
Tomorrow, or perhaps tonight, begins the ultimate July 4th Weekend. Why ultimate you ask –for many people across the country, it’s a 4-day holiday weekend. So that means more activities or events to attend, fun to have, and yes, more to pack. With limited space, and maximum need, here are a few options to inspire […] -
Made In America: The Portland Collection
We love “Made in the USA” here at The Manual. And what’s more American than the pioneering brand Pendleton? It’s one of oldest family-owned clothing companies in the country. They’ve entered their sixth generation – going strong – while still making their own wool in Pacific Northwest. This season is no different. Using three new […] -
Food Porn: Hannibal Serves Exquisite Dishes For the Not So Squeamish
Coquilles. Amuse Bouche. Buffet Froid. French culinary terms that would make any gourmand worth his or her weight in black truffles salivate. But they have a deeper meaning to fans of “Hannibal,” the NBC cult sensation that follows the exploits of Dr. Hannibal Lechter and his nemesis Will Graham. Much has been said about the […] -
Copenhagen: micro guide
Copenhagen might be the coolest city in Europe. The Danish capital boasts more hip cafes, concept stores and coffee joints than you can shake a stick at. And its residents may be the best looking race in the world…irrelevant but good to know, right? Book your stay at CPH Living. Essentially a floating hotel, this […] -
A New Twist on Your Backyard Barbecue
A German liqueur, popular as a cold shot, is now heating up the flavor for barbecue enthusiasts. You even have a chance to put your creative juices to the test when you create a grill recipe incorporating Jägermeister liqueur. The “Charred, Earn Your Place at the Pit” BBQ Competition runs through August 25, 2013, and is […] -
Fogo Island Revival
Just off the northeastern coast of Newfoundland lies an island remote enough to have its own time zone; one and a half hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time to be precise. Fogo Island is governed by a sleepy, bygone way of life where traffic lights, advertising billboards and fast food joints are unknown. Not much […]
