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Here's what you need to know about getting a suit tailored
Suit alterations are really quite simple.The first thing you need to know is that a garment can only be altered on a seam. You can either “take-in” a seam or “let-out” a seam.“Taking-in” means making...
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How to tell the difference between a sports jacket, a blazer, and a suit jacket
Sports Jacket. Blazer. Suit. What’s the difference really?Can I wear my suit jacket as a blazer jacket?Are blazer jackets and sports jackets interchangeable?To the man who doesn’t know any better these...
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The 4 hottest beer trends of 2015
Two months into 2015, Spiros Malandrakis, senior alcoholic drinks analyst at Euromonitor International, takes a look at emerging trends in the beer industry.Here are his predictions for 2015. 1. Peak...
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A record-breaking $15.2 billion worth of art was sold in 2014
Art has once again proved itself to be a stable investment as global art sales reached record-breaking heights totaling $15.2 billion, reports the Telegraph.The billion of dollars worth of art that was...
View ArticleThe 16 best under-the-radar dining options in New York City
There is nothing at the end of a line that's worth waiting for. Harsh a rule as that may seem, waiting is the worst. Standing awkwardly in a restaurant's entryway, shuffling to let people pass, getting...
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A stolen Picasso painting was shipped to the US as a $37 Christmas present
A stolen Picasso painting which was considered lost for years has resurfaced in the United States, where it had been shipped under false pretenses as a $37 Christmas present labeled as “art craft."The...
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How to make the gourmet ‘bone broth’ that everyone’s talking about
Perhaps one of the strangest food trends of late is bone broth — literally broth or stock, usually made from chicken, turkey, pork, or beef bones and sometimes vegetables.Proponents of the hot new hot...
View ArticleThe 4 best pizza spots in Chicago
Big cities are often known for a special local dish, and Chicago’s specialty is pizza. Everyone has a favorite, and every restaurant has its own twist. Below are some fan favorites.Try them all and...
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Why London should stop trying to be NYC and start trying to be Paris
Watch out New York, London is coming for you. This was a key message of the Long Term Economic Plan for London launched by the U.K. Chancellor and London's mayor Boris Johnson last week.Among a host of...
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I learned a great deal about cigars in the Dominican Republic
While most people know wine has terroir, I was surprised on a recent trip to the Dominican Republic to learn that cigars are also affected by the region the tobacco is grown in, as well as body, aroma,...
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A barber reveals the best hair styles for men with fine or thinning hair
In our “Ask a Barber” series, we seek out expert intel on our readers’ most pressing grooming and skincare questions. Got one of your own? Let us know in the comments! This week’s barber: Ammon Carver,...
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A simple explanation for why it's poor form to wear a wristwatch with a tuxedo
At a black tie event I attended recently I heard that it's poor form for a guy to wear a wristwatch with a tuxedo. I had never heard this before, but apparently it's a topic that's been debated heavily...
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Los Angeles 'water sommelier' wants you to treat bottled water like wine —...
Martin Riese, America’s only water sommelier, received his certification from the German Mineral Water Trade Association in 2009, shortly after he published his book "Die Welt des Wassers," The World...
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Here’s what you need to know about buying a quality leather bag
Shopping for a leather bag can be confusing. The market is saturated with cheap fake leathers, low-quality craftsmanship, and hardware that breaks down after a season or two. To help separate the...
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The 4 memoirs you should read this year
These four finely written memoirs pack an emotional punch. "I Left It on the Mountain" by Kevin SessumsAmbition and addiction are what drove Southerner Kevin Sessums, who interviewed Hollywood’s most...
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This is where the expression 'throw shade' comes from
The expression to "throw shade" at someone or "throwing shade" has seeped into mainstream culture in a big way, so it is time to talk about where it came from and what it means.The term "throwing...
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The only tie knot you need to know
This one is simple.There is only one tie knot that you should be tying: the four-in-hand.I almost always question the taste level of a guy wearing a Windsor knot. It’s really just not a good looking...
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We tried the $430 dinner at the brand new Momofuku Ko — here's how it went
Let’s name some things $858.57 can buy you.A flight to Barcelona. Many hundred lottery tickets. A pair of shoes you absolutely don’t need.Two nights at an expensive bed and breakfast and/or an...
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Here’s how much you should be tipping everyone when staying at a hotel
We’ve discussed the issue of tipping housekeeping before – and, well, according to the official gratuity guidelines published by the American Hotel and Lodging Association, some of you non-tippers are...
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Here’s what you need to know about cooking with booze
Deciding what to drink is easy.Sure, you might be debating whether to go for a Margarita or Whiskey Sour, but you already know you like both of them.Unless it’s poorly made, it’s not going to taste...
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