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Beer, bowling, and rock n' roll. You'll find all that and more at the newly-opened Brooklyn Bowl. Located at 61 Wythe Ave. in Brooklyn, NY, this ultimate hang out spot sports a 16-lane bowling alley, a 600-capacity performance venue for concerts, and niceties like a custom-designed JBL Vertec sound system, a nine-screen high-definition digital video projection system overtop the lanes, cushy black Chesterfield couches, a bar that resembles a 19th century Coney Island shooting gallery serving up no less than 10 Brooklyn-brewed draughts, tables crafted from old bowling lanes, and an eclectic food menu created by local favorite Blue Ribbon. If The Dude were a non-broke New Yorker, this would be his hangout.
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Get some authentic east coast seafood at The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, Maine. Voted by Epicurious as one of the top 10 seafood shacks in America, this tiny place is known for fried clams, but Lobster Rolls are their true specialty. And if the long lines deter you, The Clam Shack makes it easy to order a Maine Lobster Roll Kit, which includes a pound of fresh picked lobster meat, 6 traditional Maine rolls, 3oz of Clam Shack mayonnaise, and a recipe card.
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The only real testimonial that Raoul's needs is that it's been operational in SoHo, an area known for its ephemeral dining landscape, since the the mid-70s, when two brothers from Alsace, France mustered enough scratch to buy a small restaurant and setup shop. At the time, the brothers were so poor that they had to use all of the previous establishment's materials, a factor of little consequence when held against a stellar menu. Stand out dishes include: Crab Ravioli ($14), Organic Chicken ($24) and Steak au Poivre ($37). Call ahead and ask for a table in the garden room, a low key speakeasy sort of space requiring a brisk walk through the kitchen.
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Despite the knee snap heard round the world, there is one bright spot for the Patriot's season. CBS Scene, located next to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, is a just-opened restaurant and bar designed around the common goal of watching TV while eating. In addition to some pretty great food, the three-story complex features over 135 Sony HD displays, showcasing current and classic CBS content in between Patriots games.
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Started by five regular guys with a love for all things smoked, Smoque BBQ is a must-eat for anyone heading to Chicago. We haven't read much that's as beautiful as the Smoque BBQ Manifesto. From the rub to the sauce, every detail is just how we like it. Succulent St. Louis-style ribs, perfect pulled pork, superb slaw, and a beautiful Brisket sandwich. Located at 3800 N. Pulaski. Oh, and Smoque is BYOB — pack a couple Buds before you come.
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The next time you're in San Francisco, do yourself a favor and head out to the Richmond district for the city's best Thai food, served in a terrific atmosphere. The Khan Toke Thai House sits in between 23rd and 24th at 5937 Geary Boulevard, a solid 20-30 minute cab ride from downtown and worth every penny. The reasonably priced, wonderfully prepared fare includes standouts both spicy and savory, with a nice selection of chicken, seafood, and pork-based dishes. Uncrate favorites include the delicious satay, "Thai spicy" prawns with hot chiles, and fried pineapple topped with a scoop of ice cream for dessert. [Read More]
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At the corner of Sullivan and Prince in SoHo sits The Cub Room, a subtly elegant restaurant noted for its romantic vibe. The eats skate between traditional and American Nouveau with all of its most promising dishes containing some sort of meat. Among them, the $32 Cub steak and the $27 Fennel Dusted Akami Tuna are particularly fine. That said, The Cub Room ain't cheap and it isn't for people who use the word "ain't" on any regular basis. Those people will have better luck at the adjacent Cub Cafe where entrees don't exceed $20 and the napkins aren't made out of money.
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Beer, bowling, and rock n' roll. You'll find all that and more at the newly-opened Brooklyn Bowl. Located at 61 Wythe Ave. in Brooklyn, NY, this ultimate hang out spot sports a 16-lane bowling alley, a 600-capacity performance venue for concerts, and niceties like a custom-designed JBL Vertec sound system, a nine-screen high-definition digital video projection system overtop the lanes, cushy black Chesterfield couches, a bar that resembles a 19th century Coney Island shooting gallery serving up no less than 10 Brooklyn-brewed draughts, tables crafted from old bowling lanes, and an eclectic food menu created by local favorite Blue Ribbon. If The Dude were a non-broke New Yorker, this would be his hangout.
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Get some authentic east coast seafood at The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, Maine. Voted by Epicurious as one of the top 10 seafood shacks in America, this tiny place is known for fried clams, but Lobster Rolls are their true specialty. And if the long lines deter you, The Clam Shack makes it easy to order a Maine Lobster Roll Kit, which includes a pound of fresh picked lobster meat, 6 traditional Maine rolls, 3oz of Clam Shack mayonnaise, and a recipe card.
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The next time you're in San Francisco, do yourself a favor and head out to the Richmond district for the city's best Thai food, served in a terrific atmosphere. The Khan Toke Thai House sits in between 23rd and 24th at 5937 Geary Boulevard, a solid 20-30 minute cab ride from downtown and worth every penny. The reasonably priced, wonderfully prepared fare includes standouts both spicy and savory, with a nice selection of chicken, seafood, and pork-based dishes. Uncrate favorites include the delicious satay, "Thai spicy" prawns with hot chiles, and fried pineapple topped with a scoop of ice cream for dessert. [Read More]
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Started by five regular guys with a love for all things smoked, Smoque BBQ is a must-eat for anyone heading to Chicago. We haven't read much that's as beautiful as the Smoque BBQ Manifesto. From the rub to the sauce, every detail is just how we like it. Succulent St. Louis-style ribs, perfect pulled pork, superb slaw, and a beautiful Brisket sandwich. Located at 3800 N. Pulaski. Oh, and Smoque is BYOB — pack a couple Buds before you come.
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The only real testimonial that Raoul's needs is that it's been operational in SoHo, an area known for its ephemeral dining landscape, since the the mid-70s, when two brothers from Alsace, France mustered enough scratch to buy a small restaurant and setup shop. At the time, the brothers were so poor that they had to use all of the previous establishment's materials, a factor of little consequence when held against a stellar menu. Stand out dishes include: Crab Ravioli ($14), Organic Chicken ($24) and Steak au Poivre ($37). Call ahead and ask for a table in the garden room, a low key speakeasy sort of space requiring a brisk walk through the kitchen.
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At the corner of Sullivan and Prince in SoHo sits The Cub Room, a subtly elegant restaurant noted for its romantic vibe. The eats skate between traditional and American Nouveau with all of its most promising dishes containing some sort of meat. Among them, the $32 Cub steak and the $27 Fennel Dusted Akami Tuna are particularly fine. That said, The Cub Room ain't cheap and it isn't for people who use the word "ain't" on any regular basis. Those people will have better luck at the adjacent Cub Cafe where entrees don't exceed $20 and the napkins aren't made out of money.
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Despite the knee snap heard round the world, there is one bright spot for the Patriot's season. CBS Scene, located next to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, is a just-opened restaurant and bar designed around the common goal of watching TV while eating. In addition to some pretty great food, the three-story complex features over 135 Sony HD displays, showcasing current and classic CBS content in between Patriots games.
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Bring the sports bar experience home with The Man Wall ($14,900). This all-in-one chunk of awesomeness features room for four TVs — one 52" and two 26" units are included — a 1200-watt Panasonic home theater with integrated speakers and wireless surround units, two 25-cigar humidors with gauges, a 32-bottle wine rack, a microwave, a live 7-foot sports ticker at the top with built-in computer, a full-size kegerator with tap, an iPod docking station, DVD player, and the ability to control it all via a single remote control. Feel free to grunt in approval.
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From the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
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Most of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
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Ever wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
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Ever wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
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Show your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
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Flapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
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One of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
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We love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
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Tempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
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While we might not know exactly what seven functions the sleek Gerber Shard ($8) will provide, we know enough to know we'll be on the pre-order list as soon as it's available. The lightweight, airline-safe keychain tool offers at the minimum a bottle opener, screwdriver, and nail puller, with a titanium nitride coating for corrosion resistance.
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Tackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
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Terrorism. Murder. Blood. Bullets. Darkness. This is the G.I. Joe cartoon you've been waiting 25 years for. G.I. Joe: Resolute ($14) is a new animated mini-series featuring classic Joes and Cobra operatives that's sure to make the live action movie look even more like a turd. Aimed at older viewers, and garnering standing ovations at JoeCon Comic-Con, Resolute consists of 11 episodes (ten 5-minute episodes and one 10-minute finale) totaling 60 minutes. We won't tell you the plot, but let's just say Cobra Commander goes totally apocalyptic on Moscow. In the first four minutes. Can someone please start a petition to turn this into a regular weekly series? Oh, and don't forget the toys.
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What good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
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Having a big-ass tool set is all well and good, but when you can have the most popular sockets on hand in just one tool, why bother? The Black & Decker Ready Wrench ($30) offers exactly that, with 16 of the most popular sockets — in both standard and metric — on rotating heads on either end of the tool, ready to replace both one- and two-inch deep sockets. With a rubber grip for added comfort, it'll let you save the big tool set for those really tough jobs — like assembling Ikea furniture.
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Simplify the process of installing the apps you want on your Windows machine with Ninite. This awesome free service lets you choose from a range of applications, plug-ins, utilities, and other goodies that might normally take hours to download separately, with a "Get Installer" button at the bottom that will do all the heavy lifting for you, creating a simple, one-step app that will install all of the software you chose in one fell swoop. Good for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
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If you're into gadgets, and if you're reading this that's highly likely, then you no doubt have several SD and/or microSD cards laying around — so turn them into USB drives using the LaCie DataShare ($13). The DataShare breaks into two halves — red for SD and white for microSD — that fit together to form one solid, easily-portable storage solution.
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Infinity pools have been around for a while, so it only makes sense someone would apply the same idea to another home-sized water feature: the aquarium. ZeroEdge Aquariums ($600 and up) do exactly that, providing overflowing aquatic environments for all types of fish and sea creatures in a variety of styles and shapes, ensuring you can find one that's right for your home or office. Just remember: no edge equals no lid, so be sure to keep the Darla-types away. [Thanks, Brian]
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We've seen plenty of not-so-hot iPhone cases that have tried to tack wallets on as an afterthought, but this is the first time we know of it's been done the other way around. The Hard Graft Phone Card Wallet (€79; $120) is a slim, front-pocket style credit card wallet that's built with such strong elastic tape that it can also hold a phone inside for a decidedly less-slim solution. Other features include grey vegetable tan leather construction, seven card slots, and measurements that happen to hold an iPhone perfectly.
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Four years ago, we brought you the Marshmallow Shooter. It served you well. It kept enemies at bay. It won many office battles. But times have gotten worse. And times like these call for something stronger. Times like these call for the Executive Elite Marshmallow Blaster ($55). This pump-action weapon shoots marshmallows up to 40 feet, and stores discreetly in a Bond-esque carrying case.
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Beer, bowling, and rock n' roll. You'll find all that and more at the newly-opened Brooklyn Bowl. Located at 61 Wythe Ave. in Brooklyn, NY, this ultimate hang out spot sports a 16-lane bowling alley, a 600-capacity performance venue for concerts,... [More]
Get some authentic east coast seafood at The Clam Shack in Kennebunkport, Maine. Voted by Epicurious as one of the top 10 seafood shacks in America, this tiny place is known for fried clams, but Lobster Rolls are their true... [More]
The only real testimonial that Raoul's needs is that it's been operational in SoHo, an area known for its ephemeral dining landscape, since the the mid-70s, when two brothers from Alsace, France mustered enough scratch to buy a small restaurant... [More]
Despite the knee snap heard round the world, there is one bright spot for the Patriot's season. CBS Scene, located next to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, is a just-opened restaurant and bar designed around the common goal of watching TV... [More]
Started by five regular guys with a love for all things smoked, Smoque BBQ is a must-eat for anyone heading to Chicago. We haven't read much that's as beautiful as the Smoque BBQ Manifesto. From the rub to the sauce,... [More]
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The next time you're in San Francisco, do yourself a favor and head out to the Richmond district for the city's best Thai food, served in a terrific atmosphere. The Khan Toke Thai House sits in between 23rd and 24th... [More]
At the corner of Sullivan and Prince in SoHo sits The Cub Room, a subtly elegant restaurant noted for its romantic vibe. The eats skate between traditional and American Nouveau with all of its most promising dishes containing some sort... [More]
