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Valentine’s Day Lingerie: The Gift You Both Will Love
Not to sound selfish, but wouldn’t it be nice to give a Valentine’s Day gift you can enjoy as well? Forget about chocolate and flowers this year because what your lady wants is something you can appreciate just as much as her. When it comes to lingerie, women can’t get enough, especially now that wearing […] -
Rose City Imbibing
Beer is king in Portland. With so many craft breweries and pubs, beer aficionados have a plethora of places at which to enjoy their beverage of choice. But if you’re a cocktail drinker, finding a favorite watering hole can be bit more challenging. Don’t worry. This is a drinking town and while most Portlanders prefer […] -
The Fatback Collective is Changing Barbecue
Chances are you’ve never heard of the Fatback Collective. However, if you love barbecue and appreciate sustainable living, you’re going to want to know everything there is to know about this innovative group. The Fatback Collective formed in 2011 when James Beard Award Winner, Donald Link, was in the process of writing his second cookbook […] -
A New Custom
When you hear the word ‘custom’, your thoughts may go for the obvious, a suit, but that isn’t the only way to go. More and more men are finding that true luxury is custom made accessories. Jewelry seems to be the route, but cuff links and money clips are right close behind. At Greenwich Jewelers […] -
Billy Jealousy’s Adrenaline Junkie
We woke up this morning to quite a shock. It wasn’t the snow on the ground or the cat hurling in the bed (don’t ask), rather the scrub we used in the shower. Adrenaline Junkie is the new energizing scrub from the amusing, yet dedicated grooming line, Billy Jealousy. Although sold as a face scrub […] -
Gimme 3 Little Figs
In 2010, Katie Rooney, was sure of two things: she needed a career change and she really liked baking. She started slowly, selling her “bacon corn” and “dirty chai” muffins to farmers’ markets and cafés around Boston. Eventually, demand for her products was so high that she needed her own kitchen. And so, 3 Little […] -
Down With Smoke
We all know that smoking is a habit that has become increasingly taboo and while many smokers wish they could just quit, it’s a goal that is easier said than done. So, what exactly are electronic cigarettes (or e-cigs) and how do they work? We spoke with a few popular brands on the market to […] -
The BMX Bike Grows Up
Remember the days when you were young, popping wheelies on your BMX bike? Now you can relive them, thanks to Biomega’s Brooklyn, a grown-up version of the beloved bike of your youth. The bicycle fuses modern Danish design with the durability of the original. Jens Martin Skibsted looked back to the ‘80s original for inspiration, […] -
How Your Hotel Shower Can Help Change The World: The Global Soap Project
You’re probably not really thinking about that half used bar of soap you left in the shower of your hotel. Totally cool. It’s a throw away object (to the tune of 2.6 million bars per day in the US). But, as it turns out, it’s one that thousands of hotels have been turning into a […] -
Feast or Famine: Laurel Hardware, CA
Since opening six months ago, Laurel Hardware has caused quite a commotion that refuses to simmer down. The Manual says believe the hype and book a table sharpish. Located in an ex-hardware store in West Hollywood, this ‘neighbourhood eatery’ specializes in new American cuisine (anything from yellow corn to grilled flatiron steak) with a sprinkling […] -
NUMBER:Lab’s Lima
Occasionally we like to turn over the editorial to some of our pals in the design world. Architect turned menswear designer Luis Fernandez produces a large portion of his collection, NUMBER:Lab in Lima, Peru and offered up a tour of the city from his well tailored point of view based on a recent production-focused trip […] -
Meat Harlem Shambles…
Meat is not generally something that shows up on a trend report, but for all you foodies and conscientious eaters out there, here is something to think about – organ meats. Initially I thought the topic was “Oregon” meats, but I had misunderstood. I spoke with Tim Forrester, co-owner of Harlem Shambles, to dissect this […] -
Telemark Skiing Carves Fresh Tracks
Let’s face it. Despite the bone-chilling temperatures and lack of sun-sustaining vitamin D, winter sports can make Northeastern temperatures bearable. Even, dare I say, fun? Downhill skiing and snowboarding are all well and good, but lately many snow-bound adventurers have been trying their hand at Telemark, a hybrid of downhill and cross-country skiing. Not only […] -
A New Way to Send Jet Lag Packing: Pure Flow Fitness
Jet lag typically starts as soon as that cloying voice is piped through the airplane, kindly demanding that you return your seat to its upright position. Not even on the ground and already you’re forced to leave your comfort zone. But even if reclining while landing didn’t lead to certain death (just a theory) you’d […] -
Planika Fires: Your ‘Burning Desire’ Has Arrived. Innovative, Technologically Advanced Fireplaces
Having your own personal fire place in your home is, for the most part, a stroke of luck. It’s rare to find a fire place already built into your home and/or apartment. And while there are ways to supply your home with one—yes, the Yule Log that runs twenty-four hours on Christmas day counts; but […] -
Getting to Know The Wythe Hotel
The days of being flippant about Brooklyn are long gone. No, you don’t ‘need your passport’ to head over the bridge and it’s not only for hipsters anymore. Frankly, Manhattan needs to take some tips from their borough neighbor on how to live life simply and well. Take the new Wythe Hotel. This 72 room […]
