The Manual

Is there really such a thing as the best merlot wine?

Wines made from merlot grapes can cost thousands or be the perfect budget wine pairing with a grilled burger during a summer cookout. That’s about as cool as it gets.

Food & Drink

Coffee shops, it’s time to add decaf nitro cold brew to the menu

After experiencing the caffeine jitters from nitro cold brew one too many times, I've wondered: Why isn't decaf nitro cold brew a thing?

Travel

New digital nomad visa makes it easier to live and work in the Philippines

The Philippines is officially joining the growing list of Asian countries welcoming remote workers with open arms.

Fashion & Style

Hoka’s newest bold sneaker gets a designer upgrade

Hoka and Spencer Badu join forces on a brightly hued new sneaker

Fashion & Style

A new LOEWE and On performance running shoe has arrived

Loewe and On continue their stylish collaboration with a new spring/summer release

Fashion & Style

Oakley’s latest releases include your new favorite sandal

Oakley and Brain Dead introduce their newest SS25 collaboration that's ready for almost anything

Food & Drink

Breakside celebrates 15 successful years in craft beer

One of our favorite west coast breweries is turning 15. Breakside, the award-winning Portland brewery behind outstanding ales ranging from IPA to pilsner to barrel-aged beers, is having a birthday bash all week long and beyond. Special beers will be poured this week and a collaboration beer is about to be dropped. The brewery just […]

Food & Drink

Transport yourself to the spa with these garden fresh tequila cocktails

Two zingy, flavorful tequila cocktails for you to try.

Food & Drink

Celebrate World Cocktail Day with these innovative mezcal cocktails

Raise a glass for cocktail day with these fresh, fruity, and unusual mezcal drinks.

Culture

Michael Jordan is back and will serve as a contributor for NBC’s NBA coverage

Jordan is one of the biggest stars in the history of the NBA.

Food & Drink

I’m loving this: Starbucks x FARM Rio drop nature-inspired drinkware collection

Launching tomorrow, May 13th, customers can get their hands on a vibrant, limited-edition drinkware collection across Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada.

Health & Fitness

Should you fuel with food or run on empty? Here’s the interesting research

Food is fuel, energy, and information for your cells, but some athletes and fitness enthusiasts claim that running on empty without food is the way to go.