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Love for the Beard with Beard Buddy
Men’s grooming has become a serious business in the past decade but we still like to see companies that are a bit tongue in cheek about the whole thing as well. We discovered the Los Angeles company Beard Buddy recently and applaud them for truly taking beard culture to another level. Not only do they […] -
10 Candles that Guys Can Proudly Burn
Candles aren’t the most hirsute of things. Blame Martha Stewart, blame the mall, hell—blame witches—whatever it is, candles have cast the kind of spell on the fairer sex that has pretty much missed us guys. That’s cool and all, but since girls do tend to like them, it might be worth your while to look […] -
Feast or Famine: Rosemary’s, NYC
New York is known for its revolving door of hot restaurants, but judging by the relentless hype and endless bookings, Rosemary’s is here to stay. Opened by Bobo owner Carlos Suarez back in June, Rosemary’s has already cemented the kind of reputation that every restaurateur dreams of. Thanks to the rooftop garden, which is tended […] -
The Sussman brothers dish about their cookbook, kitchen essentials and fond food memories
If there’s one recipe in the Sussman brothers’ This is a Cookbook that sums it up, it’s the cauliflower dish that Max Sussman has made for years. “It’s easy to make, incredibly beautiful on the plate and whenever we make it for people, it just blows them away,” says his brother Eli. “It embodies what our […] -
Three Brothers Paddle Boards
From Miami to Charleston to Los Angeles we have seen a rise in the popularity of paddle boarding (or SUP to those in the know – Stand Up Paddleboard) around the country. It’s awesome exercise and something one can do on still waters. Three Brothers has been making some of the best boards in the […] -
Finding a Michelin-Starred Meal in Bushwick: The Blanca Story
If you haven’t heard of Blanca by now, it’s time to lift up that rock you call home and smell what Brooklyn’s been cooking. Opened by the owners of its big sister restaurant Roberta’s, a seat at Blanca has become one of the most coveted in NYC. Awarded its Michelin star a mere six months […] -
Custom Shirts from Bellucci Napoli
We have all seen that dude around the water cooler who may be fit but sports a button down shirt that resembles a blimp around his waist. And how about those shirt sleeves spilling out the end of their suits. Not cool. Everyone should have a personal tailor (don’t think we are ballers, we go […] -
Step Back in Time at Chestnut
A 1920s-era building on Biltmore Avenue in Asheville, N.C. has housed a variety of restaurants over the years, but the latest entry into Asheville’s “foodtopia” scene gives nod to the 20s feel. Chestnut, which opened in September 2012, features a stylish often-changing menu amid comfortable seating, tin ceiling, and art nouveau ironwork crafted by a […] -
Recover Right with Charleston Beverage Company’s Bloody Mary Mix
The birth of the Bloody Mary is long contested. Some believe that French bartender Fernand Petiot invented the cocktail in 1920 at Harry’s Bar in Paris and called it the Red Snapper. Then in 1933, while working at the St. Regis Hotel in New York, he transformed it into the Bloody Mary with a special […] -
Gift Guide: Brooklyn Grooming Shave Oil
Dry winter skin is something that plagues us all, and running a razor across your face doesn’t necessarily help to make the situation better. Enter Brooklyn Grooming’s Commando Shave Oil, a mineral-rich, classic formula that moisturizes and nourishes the skin while you shave. Not only will this oil give you a smooth shave without cuts […] -
Gift Guide: The Little America Rucksack by Herschel
Just when we thought we couldn’t dig Canadian bag brand Herschel any more than we already do, we receive the lookbook for the holiday 2012 collection. Fusing sartorially savvy design with a strict dedication to practicality, the Little America Rucksack is the perfect vessel to cart your precious paraphernalia around town for 2013. Crafted from […] -
Gift Guide: Gant Rugger Watches
Gant Rugger (the little brother of Gant) has launched their first wristwatch just in time for the holiday season. The three styles are based on classic diving watches of the 1970’s such as the Rolex Submariners, OMEGA Speedmasters and the Tag Heuer Octavias. “It felt like the only thing missing to really complete the distinct […] -
Stock Your Holiday Bar with Small Batch Liquors
No matter how you celebrate the holiday season, one thing is always for certain: great booze makes for good cheer. But this year, we’re not stocking our bars with just any old whiskey. In recent years, American small-batch distilleries have been popping up from coast to coast, offering unique craft liquors with complex flavors you […] -
Southern Foodways Alliance: More Than Just Barbeque
Without a doubt, the biggest trend in food over the past ten years has been eating smarter. Chefs, gourmands, and even marginally informed diners are more aware of what they are eating and where their food is coming from. One of the forebears of this trend is the Southern Foodways Alliance, which was founded thirteen […] -
Gift Guide: Allegri Pea Coat
We take note when a company calls themselves, ‘The Architects of Fabrics.’ Allegri, an Italian outerwear company founded in Florence in 1961, has invested much of their time on fabric development. Yet the design has not been compromised as this new pea coat attests to. This double wool jersey ‘Milano’ pea coat feels almost like […] -
Gift Guide: Les Essentiels Prestwick Slippers
Whether we are on vacation or a business trip, hotel slippers are either non existent or a little on the hausfrau side of things. Not cool. That’s why we are digging these travel slippers from our Canadian friends at WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie (You can just call them WANT). These italian boiled wool […]
