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Beer and barbeque are longtime partners in American culture, and they really come out to shine on summer weekends. Brian Huskey, alum of Bravo’s Top Chef season 11 and owner of Tackle Box in Newport Beach, California, wants to help home chefs and grilling novices reaching their meat-, cheese- and beer-pairing potential. He teamed up with Four Peaks Brewing brewmaster Andy Ingram, and using Four Peaks’ Kilt Lifter Scottish-style Ale, came up with four beer-boosted recipes that the everyday chef can incorporate into their summer BBQs — from beery apps and condiments to beer-glazed meats, all the way to a beer and chocolate dessert....

The retail landscape, as of late, has been described as “evolving” by the more tactful among us, “dying at an unprecedented rate” by our more pessimistic counterparts, and “in dire need of a revamp” by the majority of those paying attention. If you hadn’t read the doom and gloom headlines that have dominated trade magazines and consumer publications for the last year, however, and were just exposed to the showroom floor of the Outdoor Retailer January 2018 show, you might think differently....

While we’re sorry to hijack Maine’s state motto, Copenhagen’s culture is truly “the way life should be.” Here are some reasons Copenhagen, and Denmark as a whole, deserves this title: Denmark is actively working toward a waste-free society. Copenhagen is easy to traverse by bicycle, and residents pedal along in perfect harmony. The number of Danish restaurants has skyrocketed in the past decade, since the 2004 New Nordic Food Manifesto (written by Danish food activist Claus Meyer) redefined seasonality and locality in fine dining....

Welcome back to the world of Blade Runner. Denis Villeneuve’s Blade Runner 2049 sequel still has over a month to go until it’s officially released nationwide, but to hold fans over in the meantime, an international TV trailer has hit the web, providing a crop of fresh action. Paramount among it all is Dave Bautista offering a taste of the demolition he’ll bring to the flick—and we really mean demolition. In a brief but satisfying couple of seconds (the 1:24 mark), we see Bautista whip a punch towards some guy—likely Ryan Gosling—and send him hurtling through a wall....

Introducing the newest line from Traeger: The Pro, the Timberline and the Ironwood. Photo: Courtesy of Traeger On Friday, Traeger – the brand that invented the original woodfire grill – announced a whole new line of tech-infused grills to their lineup. The entire line includes Traeger’s all-new, patented technologies, D2 Direct Drive and WiFIRE. “We’re proud to take another huge leap forward today as we introduce game-changing D2 Direct Drive and WiFIRE technology that truly takes grilling to the next level, whether you’re just starting out, or a seasoned pro,” Jeremy Andrus, CEO of Traeger Grills said in a press release....

Indestructible cooler maker Yeti has announced the launch of their newest product endeavor: a camp chair. But this isn’t an ordinary folding camp chair — the Hondo Base Camp Chair ($300) can hold 3,000 pounds of weight and is “virtually unbreakable” as Yeti says. The Hondo Base Camp Chair. Photo: Yeti The folding chair was designed to be the last camp chair you’ll ever have to buy. As Yeti says of the Hondo’s reason for existing, “Frustrated by flimsy chairs with fabric that tears and frames that break, we created the most durable and comfortable piece of outdoor furniture on the market....

With its world-class ski resorts and incredible powder, the village of Niseko on the Japanese island of Hokkaido gets a lot of attention in the winter. But northern Japan is a great destination year-round, and the area’s snow-capped peaks aren’t the only reason to venture to this end of the Japanese archipelago. To get the scoop on all kinds of adventures waiting for you in the land of the rising sun, check out “100 Experiences in Japan,” a comprehensive guide book recently released by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)....

Once you learn how to do a burpee, you’re in for a wild world of fat-blasting variations. There’s a reason people have a love-hate relationship with them. It’s a killer exercise—an incredibly powerful, full-body move (when done correctly). And when combined with other challenging moves, burpee variations can take your fitness to the next level, blasting calories and strengthening multiple muscle groups and energy systems at once. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

Trying to get started with a new, healthier lifestyle is not an easy task. There’s a reason why everyone isn’t doing it. You need a lot of time to do so and you might need to spend some money to go to the gym. Even eating healthier can cost a little bit of money. But the biggest issue for everyone is getting up the will to make these changes. No matter your economic status or your dietary preferences, everyone has to deal with the mental blocks within them that make a lifestyle shift all the more difficult....

There are easier ways to make the nightly news. FoxCarolina.com. If you’re too drunk to distinguish a rattlesnake from an alligator, you have no business messing with reptiles of any kind. Michael Adams, 28, learned that lesson the hard way last Saturday during a kayaking booze cruise on the Edisto River in South Carolina. Adams was on an annual four-day float with family and friends when he spotted what he thought was a ‘gator, and made the ill-advised decision to pick it up....

Corbis Chris Santacroce does not want to talk about my genitals. “That is way above my pay grade,” he says and walks away as I fumble with several body harnesses. I’m left contemplating which one is least likely to crush my cajones, which will soon host a conflict between gravity’s earthward pull and the upward lift of a paragliding wing. I settle on a black and green Advance Progress with ample room in the leg straps....

Emotions ran high on Thursday night during game one of the NBA finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors—and not just because of J.R. Smith’s eleventh-hour flub. Both basketball and style fans watched in awe (and some in shock) as the Cavs entered Oracle Arena wearing custom head-to-toe Thom Browne. Well, almost head-to-toe. The Cavs have worn the designer’s signature gray suits in the tunnel before, but this time team captain Lebron James opted for the designer’s short suit, igniting a bonfire of jokes comparing him to a wizard-in-training at Hogwarts and the UK’s Prince George....

Several studies have linked foods high in the phytonutrient anthocyanins to decreased belly fat. Chokeberries, which are rich in anthocyanins, may help decrease belly fat accumulation in rats, a 2015 animal study found. And while you likely won’t find chokeberries at your local market, you will find anthocyanin-rich foods like strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries. *Chef’s note: omit goat cheese for vegan cheese if you so choose Nutrition Information (per serving) Calories: 230, Protein: 7 grams, Fat: 12....

TV’s keep getting better and better. Everyone these days has grown up with TV in their lives. And the TV’s we grew up with as kids can not even hold a candle to what even the cheapest TV can do today. Who would have ever thought a TV like the LG 8 Series 65″ 4K Ultra HD LED NanoCell TV could be purchased and at such an amazing price? 4K is the hot new thing for TV’s these days, so it isn’t all that crazy that the LG 8 Series 65″ 4K Ultra HD LED NanoCell TV comes equipped with 4K....

Even if you’re sick of hearing about gluten all. the. time., it’d be tough to ignore the findings of this study by Italian researchers. The gist: People who don’t have celiac disease who say they’re “gluten sensitive” may have a certain inflammatory protein to blame. It’s called zonulin and, normally, it’s what helps you fight off a bout of food poisoning; so it’s technically a good thing. But, study authors believe some people release excess amounts of the stuff after consuming gluten—resulting in an onslaught of not-so-fun symptoms (“brain fog,” fatigue, bloating; see the full list here)....

As the current partial government shutdown wages on, one of the contrasts of this iteration with the last major standoff in 2013 has been the remaining accessibility to parks and public lands. Allowing visitors in the parks without adequate National Park Service oversight has brought mixed results. While travelers may be thankful the parks have been left open, reports are only mounting of popular areas overrun with trash, human waste, and destruction that have led to public comment for their closure....

The first time I skied into Great Scott, I did exactly what you should not do. I popped out of a ski and I fell. Which would have been fine, sort of, if it hadn’t happened just as the blue Snowbird tram, full of onlookers, drifted overhead. I could have lived with that, too, I guess, if the devo team—the best 8-year-old skiers you’ve ever seen—didn’t drop in right behind me and zip past while I struggled to step back into my binding in a no-fall zone....

Strava has just announced a whole slew of features, now available to any users with a premium account, that are more like added perks perks than the everyday tools athletes can use to track and improve their performance. The one we’re most stoked on? Free accidental damage coverage up to $600 for smartphone/GPS devices used while recording Strava activities (because no one wants to deal with a shattered screen after suffering a cellphone causality while checking their pace mid-workout)....

You’d expect Russell Wilson, one of the highest-paid players in the NFL and owner of one of the best arms in the game, to walk around like royalty. But that’s not the case: As our writer found out, he’s a very laid-back dude. Even, if we’re being honest, a little corny. Behind the scenes at our cover shoot, we sat down with the Men’s Journal September cover star to learn more about some of the things he loves, from his favorite piece of gear to his favorite piece of advice....

No amount of coffee can fix a poor night’s sleep. While there are plenty of issues that can contribute to poor sleep, one of the biggest (and easiest to fix) is what we choose to sleep on. If you don’t want to swap your mattress (though we highly recommend seriously considering it) a pillow is a great place to start. One of our favorites for the warm weather and beyond? The Purple Pillow....