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Gins perfect for a Spanish Gin Tonic
There’s no disputing the appeal of a timeless Gin & Tonic. It’s simple, refreshing, botanical, and perfect for a warm day. Normally a highball cocktail, the Gin & Tonic is made with gin, tonic water, and usually a lime wedge or two. It’s loaded with flavors like citrus and pine, and ends with a memorable, […] -
The best old-fashioned in Hong Kong was before I even got on the plane
No matter where I go, I always get the same things. I may be a huge fan of travel and adventure. Trying new things, doing things I am afraid of. There is an excitement in that. However, when it comes to food and drink, I am a man of routine. I love red meat and […] -
Where travelers are headed this summer, according to Chase Travel
Summer is coming before we know it — and that means travelers are already planning summer vacations. According to Chase Travel data, a few notable trends are surging, such as a rise in cooler, less-obvious summer destinations and rising interest in nature-led travel. Cities like Kauai, Hawaii, Budapest, Hungary, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, are […] -
The new Laureato Chronograph 42 from Girard-Perregaux is the sporty chic watch you need this summer
As the summer approaches, you are going to start looking into your wardrobe for the places you need to upgrade. One of the often overlooked areas to update is the watch. Now, as a self-proclaimed chronophile, I will admit I am a little biased. But the truth is, your watch can elevate your summer wardrobe […] -
Barstool travel to Hawaii with this Koloa rum cocktail recipe
Spring break may have come and gone but we’re always thinking about the next bit of travel. Turns out, a good spring cocktail recipe can whisk you somewhere far away. A good rum drink can send you to Cuba or Puerto Rico while a proper spritz can have you imagining you’re on the banks of […] -
These 4 new Portland restaurants put a Pacific Northwest spin on European cuisine
Four new Portland restaurants put a European spin on their menus with Pacific Northwest-sourced ingredients; and they're worth the visit. -
Experience ‘Mid-Town’s Living Room’ with Kimpton Theta
Times Square in New York City is a forest of hotels. Everywhere you look, you can find a big name or a local boutique boasting the best place to stay to have access to the hustle and bustle of New York City. However, if you aren’t careful, you can fall into the tourist traps of […] -
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos elevates dining with new Executive Chef & Tequila master
Luxury beachfront resort Nobu Hotel Los Cabos just announced new culinary leadership and refreshed menus to meet the changing needs to modern travelers. Executive Chef Diego Sobrino and Ana María Martínez Núñez, the resort’s newly appointed Director of Food & Beverage and certified Tequila Master, will lead this exciting evolution for this renowned resort. New […] -
Four somm-approved crispy wine picks for spring
Sommeliers like to reinvent the lexicon. One minute they’re touting bone-dry Riesling and the next they’re coveting a tension-filled Rose. An adjective the camp has been throwing around quite a bit lately is crispy. What makes for a crispy wine? A freshness, a brightness, a certain snappiness, perhaps. Essentially, a radiant wine that tends to […] -
Cape to Cape: Adventurer sets a new time record on unbelievable journey
When you think about a photographer, what do you think of? I always think of the gal who took my senior pictures in the garden outside the Shelter Insurance building in my hometown. I never thought of a cross between Indiana Jones and Ernest Shackleton. That is who John Balsdon is, though, a fine-art photographer […] -
10 Barrel Brewing drops leanest beer yet in Pub Light
West coast brewery 10 Barrel is going lean and mean. The Oregon outfit’s latest release, Pub Light, is a lager boasting less then 100 calories per serving. It’s the lighter cousin of Pub Beer, a wildly popular lager the brewery debuted a while back. Consider it big craft’s take on Michelob Ultra. The sporty beer […] -
Radio Hotel is the neighborhood escape New York City needs
New Yorkers are a different breed. When I spend time in the city (I am not a New Yorker and I won’t claim to be one, regardless of how much I wish I were), I am always struck by how many of the city’s occupants refuse to leave “The City.” For all of you uninitiated, […] -
Experience Lake Como’s grandest hotel
The first thing you notice at Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni is the quiet, an impressive feat for any hotel on Lake Como, where tourists flock for beautiful views, charming boat rides, and hopes of a Clooney sighting. It sits on the edge of Bellagio, aka “the pearl of Lake Como,” a picturesque town in the […] -
Are all-inclusive resorts worth it? A realistic look at the pros and cons
Are all-inclusive resorts worth it? The honest answer is yes, no, and it depends. -
Taking a personal mission national: Nutré Meals enters Texas
I hate meal prepping. As a matter of fact, I would argue that the main hurdle for me looking like Ryan Reynolds is due to my love of pizza, burgers, and eating out on a regular basis. And, if you believe that, then I have a ton of other lies to tell you. Nutré Meals […] -
Lagunitas goes heavy metal with release of Trooper IPA
Lagunitas Brewing Co. is about to release a new beer, one that truly turns up the volume. The West Coast IPA is made in honor of Iron Maiden, legendary hard-rock act out of London. The name comes from Trooper Beer, the band’s international beer portfolio. Collaboration beers are fun on multiple levels and this one […]