Ann Binlot
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Author/Co-Author of 385 articles
Ann Binlot is a New York-based freelance writer who contributes to publications like The Economist, Wallpaper*, Monocle, Marie Claire, T, W, Travel + Leisure, The Daily Beast, Fast Company, The Business of Fashion, Al Jazeera America and more. She is currently working on a screenplay in her spare time. In addition she enjoys a nice cup of cold brew and devouring a good steak.
Cold Brew Kitchen: A One-Stop Coffee Shop
Oregon-based Cold Brew Kitchen offers everything you need for cold brewed coffee.
What to Wear: Cooking With Your Gal
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to cook a nice, romantic dinner with your gal! After you’re done sorting out what you should make — we suggest checking out Not Without Salt — now you have to figure out what to wear! Don’t select anything that will snag or get too hot, and definitely […]
Where to Drink Coffee Book Review: The Tastiest Places to Grab a Cup
Whether you like it iced, black, or with cream and sugar, you'll love the suggestions from the java experts featured in the 'Where to Drink Coffee' book.
Hungover? Try a Simple Detox for the New Year
If your New Year's Eve )or 2017) was a blast, here are a few easy suggestions to help you detox and hit that refresh button in 2018.
Enjoy this Easy and Appetizing Onion Soup Recipe à la Le Creuset
Le Creuset's rich and flavorful onion soup recipe is simple to make, especially if you have one of the brand's legendary Dutch ovens.
Hamilton Shirts: Bespoke Shirting Since 1883
The tailors in their Houston workshop use traditional production techniques, crafting Hamilton shirts from the highest quality materials.
New Year, New Hobby: Box Brew Kits
Are you sitting at home in your post holiday splendor looking for something to do besides binge watch a series on Netflix or gorge yourself with more leftovers? Or are you simply looking for a new hobby to try in the new year? We have the solution for you: Box Brew Kits. Handmade near Boston […]
Fresh Start: Kick Off 2015 With a Cleanse
Begin 2015 with a nutrient-packed, healthy juice or soup cleanse.
The Phone Case Gift Guide
For the Eternal Bachelor A cell phone is essentially a modern-day black book, right? This case will accordingly mark that bachelor’s phone. Just don’t let the girls see it. TAVIK Digits Little Black Book Phone Case, $34.95 at shop.tavik.com. For the Man Who Likes the Finer Things in Life At $230, this phone case isn’t […]
Inside the Nike+ Fuelband SE and Nike+ Fuelband App
Keeping in shape is a struggle. Life gets in the way, and suddenly, that gym visit we planned gets pushed aside for work, or a date, or even happy hour. Discipline is tough. The newly launched Nike+ Fuelband SE and Nike+ Fuelband App helps keep you on track with your daily physical activity. The newest […]
Silvon gives you clean sheets every night
Stop the bacteria, allergens and fungus, that grow on your sheets.
Holiday Gift Guide: The Techie
The Jawbone Mini Jambox, $179.99 at jawbone.com. This little speaker may only weigh 9 oz., but it sure does pack a lot of sound. AViiQ Charging Kit Cable Rack, $60 at fab.com. Do all his or her tangled cords get on your nerves? Put some organization into his or her life with this cable rack. […]
The Manual Gift Guide: The Jock
He loves watching sports as much as he loves to work out. You know the guy. He can’t stay away the latest scores and needs to work out regularly to stay fit. Get him something that you know will make him excited. For the Guy Who Likes Grooming: Jack Black Dry Down Powder This powder […]
Modern by Dwell at Target Makes Good Design Accessible
Modern by Dwell makes design more accessible and affordable. With stunning designs and aesthetic cohesiveness, Target wins the affordable furniture race.
Weekend in Dallas: Barbecue, Football and JFK Conspiracies
When people think of Dallas, they think of cowboy hats, who shot J.R., oil and George W. Bush — not exactly the types of things that make you itch to visit a city. But on our recent trip, we saw a sophisticated city filled with pride, sports, culture and fashion. Yes, Dallas — the ninth […]
Beats by Dre Fetes the Beats Pill XL With an Emotional Menu
The Beats by Dre Beats Pill XL is a small speaker packs one big punch
Shoot High Quality Time Lapse Video With the Brinno TLC200 PRO
Shoot High Quality Time Lapse Video — Biking, Climbing, Weddings and More — With the Brinno TLC200 PRO
Our Not So Gambling Guide to Las Vegas Travel
While gambling is still king, Vegas has spent some of that money on cultural attractions and upscale restaurants. Here's our guide to Las Vegas travel.
The Eurostar Is the Most Efficient Way Between London and Paris
The most efficient way to go between London & Paris is by Eurostar. Travel the nearly 300 miles between them in under 3 hours by high speed rail.
Old World France Meets New World North America: Travel Montreal
Montreal Travel: If you're looking for a little old world charm in new world North America, look no further.
Satiate Your Appetite for Sriracha With These Spicy Snacks
These Sriracha-flavored goodies will leave you wanting more
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar Opens in Las Vegas
Get all your Southern favorites — fried chicken and waffles, biscuits, fried green tomatoes and more — at this new Sin City eatery.
Famous San Francisco Restaurant State Bird Provisions Serves Up New Cookbook
Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, the founders of San Francisco's noted State Bird Provisions, share some of their famous recipes in a new cookbook.
The Roaring Brook Dairy Mozzarella Cheesemaking Kit
We don’t know about you, but we love cheese. We love eating it in sandwiches, salads, on pizza, and with crackers. Also, we don’t care how stinky it is. With the holidays just around the corner, what better way to show up to a holiday potluck than with some homemade cheese? Homemade cheese, you ask? […]
The Manual Holiday Gift Guide: The Foodie
For the Foodie Who Is Short on Time: Blue Apron This subscription meal service does all the shopping and measuring for him, so all he’ll have to do is cook. $9.99 per person, per meal, at blueapron.com For Salt Lovers: Chef Salt Fab Premium Holiday Collection This kit will make sure their food is always […]
Meet Betsy, the Beer that Tastes Better at 35,000 Feet
The folks at the Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Beer Co. teamed up to make Betsy beer, a better beer for when you're up in the air.
Eat This: Berkshire Pig Head Carnitas at CBD Provisions
Don't be afraid. Some of the tastiest bits of pork you'll ever eat are in there.
Gift Guide: Father’s Day for Foodies
Some suggestions for the father with a discerning taste in food and drinks.
Dogfish Head and Woolrich Team Up for Pennsylvania Tuxedo
The new brew has "a grassy citrus kick complemented by the resinous conifer notes of fresh green spruce tips.”
What to Wear: White Water Rafting
Not sure what to put on when you hit the wild rapids while you go white water rafting? The Manual tells you how.
What to Wear: On a Bike
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of riding a bike during the summer. The breeze blowing through your face as you blaze through city streets while you get from one place to another makes quite a great substitute to walking and driving. But trying to look like you have any sort of style sense while […]
What to Wear: Rooftop Party
Not sure what to wear to your next rooftop gathering? The Manual tells you how its done.
What to Wear: While Surfing
Not sure what to put on while going surfing? The Manual will tell you exactly what to wear.
What to Wear: Bachelor Party
Not sure what to wear to your next bachelor party? The Manual tells you what to do.
What to Wear: Father’s Day
Whether you’re a new dad or an expectant dad -- or simply celebrating your own father or grandfather, it's important to look sharp on Father's Day.
What to Wear: Skateboarding
Fall is starting to arrive and the air is crisp, which means there’s still time for you to hit the skate decks until it’s too cold. So grab some slick skate shoes, a comfortable pair of pants that you can do tricks in, a shirt, backpack and don’t forget about safety — get a helmet […]
What to Wear: To the Pool
If you don't know what to wear to the pool, we'll tell you exactly what you need.
What to Wear: Fall Wedding
Have a fall wedding on your calendar? Can't decide what to wear? The Manual will help.
What to Wear: Warm Weather Getaway
Out here on the East Coast we’re freezing our bums off wishing we were some place more tropical. Some of us are stuck in the snow, but others — like our own Cator Sparks, who is on a boat in Costa Rica — are off gallivanting around in warmer weather. We envy him. He gets […]
What to Wear: A Weekend Away With Your Girl
It’s still a relatively slow time of the year, and you’re tired of hanging out at your apartment during the weekends — so why not plan a romantic getaway with the special woman in your life? Assuming the place you’re going to is a cabin in the woods and not a beachside resort, we say […]
What to Wear: Snow Day
Can't figure out how to dress on a snow day? The Manual tells you what to wear.
What to Wear: Work Holiday Party
Holiday parties are in the air, including the one where you get to get wasted with all the people you work with. Now let’s get to what you’re supposed to wear. Take a good look at the invitation. Does it say whether the party is casual or cocktail attire? What’s the venue? Is it a […]
What to Wear: Night Out With the Boys
Go for something cool, but casual for a night out with your pals.
DIY Design: Make Your Own Custom Chrome Bag
Have you ever wanted to a bag that you had in your head, but it didn’t exist anywhere you looked? We sure have, but didn’t want to take the time to sort through fabric, make our own pattern and sew it together. Who has time for that? Now the folks at Chrome have come up […]
