| | | | 01/18/17 | | | | | | FROM PERKS | This Wine Won't Drink Itself | | Drinking wine: it's pretty fun. Thinking about what wine to drink: not quite so much. Fortunately, Perks is doing the thinking for the both of you, hooking you up with six bottles of a little Spanish gem called the 2014 "Tres Picos" Garnacha. Wine Spectator placed it in their Top 100 Wines of 2016. But it hasn't let success go to its head. | | | | | | | | | PORK IN THE ROAD | What Al Pastor Dreams Are Made Of | | Throughout Mexico City you'll find many a stoic old man, standing guard in front of his taqueria's al pastor spits, eager to quell any pork-related cravings you may be having. Here, one writer shares the history of this blessed food, along with his favorite spots in the city to procure it. Important intel, indeed. | | | | | | CHOC IT TO ME | This, Because Valentine's Day Is Imminent | | We'd venture to guess your significant other would appreciate this card-shaped piece of chocolate bearing the laser-engraved message of your choosing. If you're experiencing writer's block, we're here to help. | | | | | | FONDUE DILIGENCE | And Off to a Swiss Chalet You Go | | First of all, it's a 136-room chalet nestled at the foot of the snow-topped Bernese Alps. Second of all, they've got a tapas-filled cave, a mountain concierge to facilitate your snowbound adventuring and hot-air balloons to assist you in soaring over the surrounding mountains. Third of—nah, that'll just about do it. | | | | | | DREAM BIG | Only the Largest of American Sports Bar Screens | | There's a Buffalo sports bar with a television spanning two stories. But then, there's also a spot in Vegas with stadium-style seating and 100 HDTVs. Oh, and there's a 144-square-foot LED screen in a New York Four Seasons. Wherever you want to watch the Super Bowl is fine with us, but do yourself a favor and make it one of these spots. | | | | | | TAKE ME TO CHURCH | What Were All Those Turtles Doing on the Grounds of the Vatican? | | Does the papal breakfast always involve so many donuts? Is the young pope's affinity for Cherry Coke Zero really just incredibly innovative product placement, paid for by Coca-Cola? The first episode of The Young Pope aired this past Sunday, and here are the 13 moments that felt more magnificently ridiculous than not. | | | | | | PUFF PUFF PASS | These Bombers Will Carry You Through Till Spring | | You've still got a few months of abominable weather to get through before spring. And before it gets better, it'll (probably) get worse. So here are 10 warm, puffy and generally winter-grade bomber jackets to help you survive the winter while also looking more handsome than everyone else. Don't thank us, thank Ovadia & Sons, Coach and Our Legacy. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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