In what is likely NYC’s most diverse borough, there are people creating everywhere. We gave you Bespoke Brooklyn Part 1 last week, showcasing five local artisans who have started their companies with heart and soul at the base. And these four are just as incredible. Read on to be inspired. Horse Cycles What could be […]

The name Tom Colicchio conjures up a lot of images: decorated chef, television personality, author, and business impresario. Now, you can add innkeeper to that list. Mr. Colicchio is taking his hard-earned gastronomic gravitas to the eastern end of Long Island where he will be running the property of the Topping Rose House. The restaurant, […]

Rick Dale epitomizes the modern craftsman. As owner of Rick’s Restoration and star of the History Channel’s American Restoration, Dale spends his days finding new life in beat up pieces of junk. Every day, people bring antiques to his Las Vegas shop, where he and his crew restore them to perfect condition. In today’s throwaway […]

Panerai watches seem to be the hot watchmaker these days for serious collectors and in the know gentleman too. We give them a thumbs up for looking good without being overly flashy. Even though the name is being bandied about heavily these days, the company has quite the history. Founded in Florence in 1860 by […]

Backpacks are one of those accessories that can really spoil a man’s daily dress. We see suited up men rushing around New York with their weekend camping rucksacks pulling at their suit shoulders and downtown dudes too old to be sporting their high school backpacks. Luckily a heritage brand from Sweden is saving men from […]

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Image used with permission by copyright holder Because really, what cocktail loving person doesn’t want a veritable swiss army knife of mixing tools in which to create spirited masterpieces? Even if they’ve already got every single tool that’s ever been used in the long history of mixology, the Bar10der is still an item they’ll thank you for […]

A gluten free diet is one thing—and beneficial to people with Celiac disease, but should you be avoiding wheat based products in your grooming routine? Especially when ingredients like oat and beer are some of best for your skin and hair. It’s a thought and one we posed to founder and CEO of the popular […]

We could go on and on about how much we dig accessories, but really, doesn’t everyone? With so many new brands hitting the scene every month, it can be difficult to pick the best of the best from the roster of young talent. But these four men’s accessories stand out above the rest. After taking […]

Cadillac has certainly been on an identity roller coaster over the past several decades, but lately they seem to have found some firm footing with their new designs and branding. A book on their 110 years in business will certainly help bring back the cache they once held. Celebrating 100 years in the business, Assouline […]

What’s a better gift than a great bottle of whiskey for the holidays? How about a spirit aged to your exact liking, by you? Bluegrass Barrels, a Louisville, KY-based purveyor of small personalized barrels to age spirits, has hit the mark of 3,000 barrels sold this year, and it’s easy to see why so many […]

Love craft beer so much that you’d fashion a vacation around it? You’re in luck. Asheville, North Carolina, which has claimed the title “Beer City U.S.A.” several years running thanks to the Examiner’s online poll, provides a mega thrill for beer lovers. With its cool downtown, 11 microbreweries, scenic beauty and a plethora of outdoor […]

Ursa Major has made great strides in their indie, Vermont-based, sustainable, natural men’s skincare line since they started a few years back. They now sell in over 75 stores nationwide (and a few in Europe) including Odin, Orvis and Unis. Now they’ve teamed up with esteemed makers of stylish performance wear, the Colorado based Topo […]

Brooklyn: the new frontier. Or as some of us like to call it, home. In what is likely NYC’s most diverse borough, there are people creating everywhere. But some of the handiwork stands out above the rest. These Brooklyn artisans have started their companies with heart and soul at the base, and we can’t get […]

Apples, cranberries, butternut squash…most of us are familiar with the idea that some of our favorite produce is harvested during the fall and winter. But this time of year is also a prime time for meat lovers. Like carrots and Brussel sprouts, the flavors and textures of game meat are at their finest during this […]

1883 was a good year for boots. That is when the Wolverine factory in Michigan began stitching up boots that were worn around the country building railroads and skyscrapers. Although they are still proudly made in the USA they haven’t had a retail presence outside of Michigan. Luckily for us (and just in time for […]