3 Healthy Tailgating Recipes That Don’t Sacrifice Flavor
As the holidays approach, we’re looking for lighter, yet delicious, ways to enjoy football season. These three recipes will make your game day a little bit healthier without sacrificing any of that precious flavor.
Tips for Staying Healthy on the Road from People Who Get Paid to Drink
Though it seems like liquor brand ambassadors have the best job in the world, it can be tough to always travel and be on the go. Here are travel tips for staying healthy on the road from people who literally get paid to drink, eat, and visit new places.
FEASTING: Best Places for Poutine in America
Whether you grew up eating poutine, call them disco fries or are a newbie to this messy, cheesy Canadian dish, one thing is for certain: these gravy-smothered fries aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. We rounded up the best places in America to eat it right now.
Grappa 101: A Crash Course on the Italian Pomace Brandy
If you've ever asked yourself "what is grappa," we have answers. Here is everything you need to know about the Italian pomace brandy. We chatted with Feroce sommelier and beverage director Pietro Caldarelli to learn more about the robust Italian digestivo.
Get to Know Strega, the Saffron-Infused Italian Liqueur
We've been seeing Strega liqueur, the traditional Italian amaro flavored with saffron, on cocktail menus across the country as of late, so we asked three pro bartenders how to use it in a drink.
Cocktail Hour with Den Hospitality
We caught up with Den Hospitality, the trio behind The Garret in NYC & dullboy in Jersey City, to chat about their first year in business and what's next.
Butcher Jason Nauert Teaches Us How to BBQ Game Meat
We wanted to learn how to properly BBQ game meat, so we brought in expert butcher Jason Nauert to teach us how to prepare and cook these wild beasts.
Cocktail Alternatives for the Lime Shortage
We've been going through a lime shortage in recent months, but not to worry. We found the best cocktail alternatives so you can drink up all summer.
Put Your Thick Ties on a Diet with SKINNYFATTIES
When Joshua Adam Brueckner found an old box of fat ties, he knew there was a way to make them slim and stylish. And so SKINNYFATTIES was born.
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 […]
Save Money, Earth & Face with HYD Razor Shield
HYD Razor Shield extends the life of all traditional and disposable razor blades, saving you money and minimizing waste.
Mile End’s guide to New York & Montreal
Noah Bernamoff and Joel Tietolman of Mile End Deli share their recommendations on where to eat, drink and catch a show in both New York and Montreal.
Rider Brooklyn modernized the dinner & a show experience
JBA-winning Chef Patrick Connolly reinvents the classics at this new spot inside Williamsburg's music venue National Sawdust.
Riding Around on Side Project Skateboards
Looking for a new way to ride? Side Project Skateboards are some of the most handsome and well-made we've seen, each hand-crafted by a single artisan.
Feasting: Patagonia Provisions is Saving the Great Plains
Not only is Patagonia Provisions making delicious, sustainable buffalo jerky, they're saving the Great Plains in the process.
BBQ with Franklin premieres on PBS
In BBQ With Franklin, pitmaster Aaron Franklin takes us on a culinary journey that ranges from lessons with the masters to building a smoker from scratch.
FEASTING: Healthy Recipes from our Favorite Chefs
Trying to keep that New Year's resolution? We asked some of our favorite chefs to share their tastiest healthy recipes to kick 2015 off right.
Celebrate National Pizza Day with this Hearty Mushroom Pie Recipe
Pizza deserves to be celebrated, which is exactly what we're doing this National Pizza Day (Friday, February 9). Chef Dale Talde of Massoni in New York City shares his delicious mushroom pan pizza recipe.
Your Complicated Grooming Routine is a Bunch of Bullocks
You’re a busy man who wants to look refined, but you don’t have time for fluffy grooming routines, rife with unnecessary steps and ingredients. Luckily, there’s a no-nonsense product line that cuts the crap, so to speak. Made with essential oils and free of nasties like parabens, sulphates and artificial anything, Bullocks by Cowshed will […]
Shockoe Denim is Serious About Jean Perfection
Here at The Manual, we value impeccable craftsmanship about all else. So when we came across Shockoe Denim at Capsule, we knew we'd found the perfect jeans.
Anna Sheffield Helps Us Shop for Engagement Rings
If you're thinking about popping the question, you don't have to go it alone. Designer Anna Sheffield gives us advice on shopping for engagement rings.
Masculine Lifestyle, Modern Anthology
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could shop for your home decor, interior designer and spring wardrobe at the exact same time? It seems Becka Citron and John Marsala had the same thought when they opened Modern Anthology. Fusing a brick-and-mortar retailer, full-service interior design firm and web store all in one, it’s pretty much the […]
Custom Made, Custom Paid, Custom Fitted: A Guide to Bespoke Shirting
In a world of fast fashion and mass-produced everything, we tend to lose sight of where and how our clothing is actually made. And when it comes to dress shirts, walk into any office or a bar on Saturday night, and it’s likely the men wearing them look exactly the same. But we all come […]
Eating Our Way Through the Goat Town Garden
If you haven't experienced Goat Town NYC, you're missing out on amazing seasonal food & drinks, made with fresh ingredients from the back garden.
The Manual’s Guide to Wearing White
We don't believe in that silly rule about wearing white only in the summer. Check out our guide to rocking it fearlessly all year.
Maple’s CEO tells us about his favorite dish
Our favorite newcomer in the Meal Delivery world is Maple meal delivery service that believes great, wholesome food shouldn’t be difficult to come by.
One Less Illegal Gun with Liberty United
We can all agree gun violence is a problem in America, and Liberty United is here to help by creating jewelry using confiscated illegal guns & bullets.
The Manual’s Austin City Guide to SXSW
You just arrived in Austin, TX for famed music, film and interactive conference SXSW. Sure you have tons of bands to see and parties to attend, but Austin is also an wonderful city that needs to be explored for its amazing restaurants, shopping and natural beauty. Ditch the travel guide and listen up: we visited […]
Feasting: Chef Miguel Trinidad Shares His Favorite Filipino Dishes for Super Bowl
Chef Miguel Trinidad of NYC's Maharlika & Jeepney shares a few of his favorite recipes to make your Super Bowl 50 party the best ever.
FEASTING: Spicing Up the Holidays with Ft. Greene Farms
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, we're looking for ways to spice up the classic dinner. So we enlisted the help of Nathan Meshberg from Ft. Greene Farms.
Tote Your Technology in Style
Whether used for work, personal projects or just for entertainment, it seems we carry our laptops with us more often than not. And no matter how thin the notebook, we’re always on the search for something slimmer and lighter that takes up the least space possible. Laptop envelopes are great for travel near and far, […]
The Hudson Music Project
Celebrating its inaugural year, The Hudson Music Project is one of 2014's most talked about festivals. Check out the lineup here.
5 Expert Tips to Improve Your Home in 2014
If making your dwelling a better place is one of your New Year's resolutions, we have 5 home improvement tips from the experts at Homepolish to help.
Downing Caviar-Topped Eggs & Craft Cocktails in Columbus
Columbus is a beautiful & diverse city with much to offer in the way of delicious food, killer cocktails and luxurious accommodations.
Need a New Year’s Resolution? Wear More Ties
At least that is Jonathan Meizler’s New Year’s resolution. The couture and ready-to-wear designer’s line title of work has been making waves, and it’s plain to see why. His spring collection includes some of the most innovative ties and dapper mens accessories we’ve seen in quite some time. The handsome line was featured in December at […]
FEASTING: SRO, New York’s First & Only Pizza Speakeasy
We know you've been to a cocktail speakeasy or two, but SRO is a whole new way to love and eat pizza. We talk to chef Giulio Adriani about the concept.
A Taste of Peru in Brooklyn
The menu at Llama Inn is like taking a mini trip to Lima without leaving New York City. Bee-line to Brooklyn to get a taste of Peru.
Drinking Our Way Through the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
We jetted down to Arizona for the launch of the Los Azulejos tequila partnership at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
Feasting: Killer Super Bowl Recipes
Need some delicious recipes to spice up your Super Bowl menu? We have three that will be the crowd pleasers at every party.
Getting Around with Martone Cycling
Not only are Martone Cycling bicycles beautiful, they are the perfect bikes for an urban commute. Just look for the brand's signature red chain.
Grillhampton chefs share their best recipes
GrillHampton is back with an all-star lineup of chefs from NYC and The Hamptons to compete for the title of top grillmaster on the East End.
Tullamore D.E.W. Celebrates Its New Distillery
Last week, we toasted to the opening of Tullamore D.E.W.'s $50 million distillery that opened in their hometown of Tullamore, Ireland.
Kicking Off Summer With House of Vans
Our favorite thing to do in the summer? Free concerts, of course. Check out the killer House of Vans 2014 lineup and party with the best this season.
Feasting: What is Brooklyn Biltong?
Have you ever tried biltong, beef jerky's South African cousin? Let Brooklyn Biltong introduce you.
How to Dry Age Beef with Salted TV
Want to be a better cook but can't attend culinary school? Salted TV provides a professional-grade education with HD videos on the best kitchen techniques.
JEANRICHARD Celebrates Captain Sully with Two New Collections
You know him as the pilot who safely landed a disabled US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in 2009 after it struck a flock of geese, saving the lives of 155 passengers and crew members on board. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger is an American hero, retired airline captain, aviation safety expert and best-selling author. […]
Four Weekenders to Make Memorial Day Travel a Breeze
Don't overpack this Memorial Day weekend. Instead, check out our four favorite weekender bags to make traveling a breeze.
Dance at the Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival
The Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival takes place across 10 venues and celebrates both emerging and established artists from NYC and beyond. Come dance!
Juniper Ridge Pop Up Brings the West Coast to Brooklyn
Want to be transported to the West Coast wilderness without ever leaving Brooklyn. Check out the Juniper Ridge pop up in Williamsburg through January 2013
Scotland’s Salar Smokehouse Makes the Flakiest Smoked Salmon
We caught up with Iain MacRury of Scotland's Salar Smokehouse to find out how they get their homemade salmon so delicious and flaky.