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TIETies are a creative way for gentlemen to express their personal style, and are essential for every man to have. Incorporating different colored, textured and pat-terned ties into your wardrobe will help to spruce it up a bit.

BOW TIEBow ties are becoming a staple, especially for young men. Bow ties can be worn for any occasion in place of a tie. Bow ties have become more fashionable over the years, incorporating color, patterns and handmade textiles.

CUMMERBUNDCummerbunds are a classic essential for every stylish man wearing a single-breasted jacket or tuxedo. They were first designed to cover men’s waistbands, and are recently being adopted by young men because they help to lengthen legs and flatter figures. They are made to keep up with fashion trends, holidays and weather, but remember to always coordinate your accessories.

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EVENING WEAR ESSENTIALS

Clockwise: Brown Ostrich Leather Slip On Shoes - Zelli, White Tuxedo Shirt - Peter Millar, Yellow Cummerbund Set - Robert Talbott, Red Paisley Tie - R Hanauer, Orange and Brown Printed Ties - Southern Proper, Black Leather Slip On Loafers - Allen

Edmonds, Leather Belt: Hermes, Bow tie - Southern Proper, Cuff Links - Classic Cuff Links, Pocket Square - R Hanauer

POCKET SQUAREPocket squares are fun accessories for fashionable men to add a pop of color to formal wear. Distinct folds help to freshen up any style by adding a touch of individual-ity, and of course, class.

CUFF LINKSCuff links can be considered jewelry for men, and many men often have personalized collections, including cuff links with motifs, logos, and monograms. Classic cuff link designs have not changed much over the years, and are a necessity when wearing a shirt with French cuffs.

LOAFERSLoafers are the most classic style for every gentleman, and they are a staple for any formal wear. One impor-tant rule: Always match the leather of your shoes to the leather of your belt.

LEATHER BELTLeather belts add polish to any style, and changing up the colors helps to add character.

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We all own at least a few of these, because they’re our favorite easy-to-wear shirts. But this fall, there are even more plaid op-tions, because labels are adding a twist to the traditional flannel and plaid styles. Here are a few that caught our eye, and are no less easy-to-wear than what you already have in your closet.

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SECONDARY C O L O R

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WHITE PANTS

STREET STYLEThe weathers starting to cool down and you won’t be able to opt out of sock wearing for much longer. Not to mention, playing around with socks in playful colors and motifs is a center stage trend this fall. We encourage playing with colors as long as they compliment the rest of your outfit. In order to make sure your socks are visible and catch the eye, you can cuff your pants slightly higher than their normal length.

NEWS FLASH: The ladies kept you out of the loop again. The law against white after Labor Day has been abolished; so we insist you take advantage of wearing clean white trousers. Don’t forget that these pants can’t be worn too often or they’ll turn to tan.

BOLD SOCKS

the Moc SocksIf you’re into the sock-less loafer look, we completely support you, and these socks are right for you. The Moc Socks have the perfect amount of coverage, so you don’t have to stink up your shoes for that desired barefoot look.

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VANS x BARBOURVans, a California based shoe company, and Barbour, the tra-ditional hunting brand, have collaborated to create three dif-ferent limited edition shoes. The shoes are going to feature the characteristic Vans sole and Barbour’s quilting, corduroy and leather details. The different shoes include a sneaker, a boat shoe and a slip on in tartan and army green, and will become available for customers on October 1 as part of the Vans California Collection.

Lacoste Heldon ShoesNew Balance

DADDY PANAMA RAFFIA LOAFERThis summer style is per-fect for the transition into fall. The classic loafer shape with a tribal flare is perfect for easy dressing. A shoe like this will bring person-ality to the most basic outfit. With leather tas-sels, black cross grain trim and a geometric raf-fia weave, these Loubou-tins are worth the price and will definitely turn heads.

the DRIVING LOAFERCar Shoe’s Autumn/Winter 2012 col-lection is the perfect everyday shoe style this season. From day to night, these shoes are the perfect cut and the shades add refinement to any look, but our favorite is this subtle Navy.

GUCCI LEATHER LOAFERThis contemporary style from Gucci is a perfect spin on the classic stripes. We love the subtle, sleek de-sign that is a perfect com-plement to any shirt and pant combo.

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BILLY REIDBilly Reid is an American Fashion Designer, who was born and raised in the South. He enjoys outdoor activities in the Louisiana wetlands. He gradu-ated from South Eastern Louisiana University, and went on to study Fashion Design and Merchandising at the Art Institute of Dallas. He has worked for Saks Fifth Avenue and Reebok International, and it was only three years after launching his first collection that he was awarded the C.F.D.A “Best New Menswear Designer Award”. His classic style is known for its “low-fi Southern-bred luxury,” according to his website. Billy Reid has shops in New York City, Dallas, Nashville, Charlotte, Charleston and Houston, with his company’s headquarters in Alabama. His stores have distinguishing fea-tures including antiques, family heirlooms, and mounted deer heads. The

LOOKS FROM THE FALL 2012 COLLECTION

shops are inviting and have a lot of personal charm. His clothing line is sold in many retail stores, including Bloomingdales and J.Crew. Billy Reid uses high-end quality fabrics and classic southern designs in order to create contemporary collec-tions for southern men. His collection for Fall 2012 fea-tures several new sport coat designs, among many other items that would comple-ment any southern gentle-man’s wardrobe.

We know that men’s specialty stores below the Ma-son-Dixon line are hard to come by, but these are our favorites. Here our some of our favorite southern retail stores that are the perfect remedy to the ill-fit-ting fashion phenomenon. With emphasis on dura-bility and quality, these stores carry quality products that will keep you satisfied for years to come.

CENTENNIAL TRADING CO.F e a t u r e

SOUTHERN RETAIL

With authentic clothing made in the United States, Johnny Smrdel and Erik Stephens opened Centennial Trading Co. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Their clothing choices are ‘tried-and-true,’ time-tested material their customers (and themselves) can be proud of. They do not want to add to the “throw-away” culture, they make quality clothes with the intentions of the pieces lasting for years, a sort of investment. They have a few pieces that are their own personal brand, but mostly choose other apparel companies to feature such as Crate, Biltwell, and Raleigh Denim.

The store itself was a result of the two men becoming frustrated after not finding the qual-ity clothing they wanted. There is an old school feel about it and they are really looking to build a relationship with their customers, even if you are just stopping in to say hello.

REAL JEANS, MADE BY REAL PEOPLE.

Totally original, and with an essence of tradition, Raleigh Denim was started by a husband and wife, Victor and Sarah Lytvinenko, in their apartment. They sold a bike and a video camera to buy their first machines, and it grew from there. They forged a relationship with Cone Mills, a local denim manufacturer. This allowed them to further plant their roots as a southern retailer and put their foot in the door at small boutiques, eventually landing a deal with Barney’s.

Their denim is handcrafted with the finest materials, each pair being designed, sewn, washed, and finished under one roof. Their jeans are made in small batches, a stamped number on the leather patch lets you know what pair you received, and the inside signature by the cofounders is to further authenticate

it. They really try to focus on details, and do not want the brand to get too big, so they put the cap on when they’ve hit the capacity. What’s better than supporting local business-es? Especially when you get to look good while doing it.

RALEIGH DENIM CO.

Shotgun Proper Pocket, $35

Southern Proper was launched by Emmie Howard and Reagan Howell in March 2006. Howard’s simple style mixed with Howell’s contrasting, unconventional style represent what the brand stands for: tradition with a little bit of edge. They design clothing, neck-ties, bow ties and accessories for men who desire style and have an appreciation for heritage. The Fall 2012 line comprises fun and preppy clothing and accessories. Their goals for the next year in-clude dressing a Southern man

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They don’t just buy, they use different sources like online, and consider what they will do for them in the long run. For example, they wouldn’t often shop for a shirt they’d wear that night, similar to girls. We have to make more educated decisions with the men in mind because there is so much uncertainty.

Q: YOU MUST KEEP THEIR SELECTICISM IN MIND WHEN YOU’RE BUYING.A: You must be selective very much for guys. Most of our clothes have a vintage flare, because we’ve come from vintage. But lines that look to the past, with a modern idea of what a man should look like, is what we appreciate and carry. It’s not as much trend-driven as it is classicism, just a very well dressed modern man. Products that have longevity and are easy-to wear throughout your lifetime, like that suit for any type of event or pro-fession. And personally, for me, clothes have to be soft. We don’t like stiff, rigid clothes because it’s all about how you feel when you’re wearing your favorite tee. Q: YOU STARTED WITH VINTAGE, HOW DO YOU THINK VINTAGE CLOTHES APPEAL TO MEN?A: I’ve noticed that the guys who shop vintage are looking to stand out in a certain way, because you can only find that one piece. It’s about look-ing to the past for a piece that will really person-alize a modern wardrobe, so you accomplish an overall scope of complete uniqueness. They are very easy to mix and match because there are lit-tle frills or over-detailing, because there is much more focus on craftsmanship. The most popu-lar men’s vintage pieces are jackets and acces-sories, because guys are less likely to wear used items that were worn very close to the body. You would never want vintage pants, which is why we don’t carry them; because guys know how guys live, they wear their clothes to death. A lot of the vintage you find for men is destroyed from the 50’s, it’s not dry cleaned or cared for the same as women’s vintage.

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“GUYS ARE MORE OPEN TO BE EXPRESSIVE AND

EXPLORATORY. I THINK IN THE HEART OF EVERY GUY, THEY WANT TO STAND OUT,

JUST LIKE THEIR GIRL-FRIEND. WHETHER IT’S A FLASHY TIE OR A WATCH, THAT JUST SETS IT OFF.”

Savannah’s newest retail salvation for men, Arc has taken center stage. Begin-ning as a vintage boutique for men and women, they have very carefully tran-sitioned into both new and old apparel, gifts, and specialty grooming products. Their rapid growth and success is source for inspiration, and no matter where that takes them, quality and vintage charm will always be their greatest attribute.

STYLE Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STORE IN ONE SENTENCE?A: Where are we going, where did we come from?

Q: WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR ARC?A: Right now were anticipating newer designs, it’s always been our intention to do that, to move away from vintage. We see ourselves expanding more and more with different product lines. More growth based on what the public is interested in.

Q: WHERE DO YOU SOURCE THE UNIQUE SPECIALTY PRODUCTS IN YOUR STORE?A: I’ve lived in a couple of places and I’ve trav-elled overseas, so I’ve been exposed to a differ-ent way of shopping, so I guess that kind of idea has been infused into this space. Basically I’ve acquired a Rolodex of things that I liked and that never left my memory. I came across Baxter’s of California while I was living in L.A., in New York you get to see a lot of great books and maga-zines and different types of clothing lines. They are predominantly made in America, small batch kind of niche market companies, from the Pacific Northwest and New York. We don’t really do too much international stuff, especially when there’s so much great stuff being made in America

Q: WHAT TYPE OF MEN’S CLOTHES DO YOU CARRY?A: Everything is geared towards someone who might be conservative but they all have a unique spin, I think all guys want to explore fashion and style themselves in a way to stand out but not be overly fashion-fashion. One shirt has a three-pocket detail or the cuff might have something unique about it for a basic line. Our cobalt blue pants have been very popular, once again a pop on conservative. It’s a traditional jean of a differ-ent shade.

Q: HOW WOULD YOU GENERALIZE THE BE-HAVIOR OF YOUR MALE SHOPPERS?A: For the most part they are inquisitive, obser-vant, and they take their time. So we have a lot of guys who will come back, and I’m the same way.

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The Sporting Collection

DUCK HUNTING

As every avid duck hunter knows late sea-son ducks have heard almost every call and sound known to man. A soft call is a tech-nique which is used later in the season and is hopefully not recognizable by the ducks. Ducks Unlimited has a great demonstration on Soft Calling, and includes pointers on what they would do in order for you to have a successful hunt.

THE DUCK CALL

Orvis is a premier outfitter for duck hunt-ing gear. They have a large assortment for any hunting climate. The Beretta Shooting Shirt is prefect for warmer days layered with a light camo shell. Long time favor-ites among hunters are the insulated wad-ers. They provide plenty of warmth and are guaranteed not to leak. If you have to walk between impoundments, they are great to slip over your pants in order to keep dry or to retrieve fallen ducks. A duck call lanyard is a staple among all experi-enced duck hunters and works perfectly with the classic camo duck call. Orvis even has duck calling tutorials on their website. The shotgun shell holder belt is the fast-est and easiest way to access your shells. As every man knows if you don’t have a shell, you don’t get the bird. This may be one of the best ways to access your shells. The mac daddy of all hunting toys is the Mojo Mallard Duck de-coy. This is guaranteed to bring the birds right into to prime shooting range. It is pricey, but well worth it.

Corduroy hunting shirtOrvis, $59.99

Camo wadersOrvis, $179

Mojo mallard decoyCabela’s $139

Duck call and lanyardCabela’s, $34.99 and $29.99

Shotgun shell beltCabela’s, $52.99

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FOR MAN’S BEST FRIEND

Camo dog vestCabela’s, $53.99

Camo dog collarCabela’s, $4.88

Every man knows the importance of having the proper gear in order to have a success-ful hunt. Not only is it important for the hunter to have all their gear, but it is just as important for your dog as well. Ca-belas is a great place to outfit your hunting dog with all of their needs, at an afford-able price and great quality. The camouflage vest is great for your dog when hunting in cold weather. It serves as a layer of pro-tection from broken ice or debris. The re-versible orange and camouflage collar can be used for either deer hunting or duck hunt-ing. Depending on where you are hunting, you may not know how well kept the grounds are and may be unaware of stumps and sticks coming up from the ground. If your hunting dog were to step on something of this sort it could puncture the pads on their paws. The dog booties will protect their pads from becoming hurt, while also being very durable and comfortable for them to wear. Cabelas has many products for every “man’s best friend” and we under-stand how important they are to you. We have chosen just a few items we feel will make you and your dogs hunting experience togeth-er even more enjoyable.

Dog land and terrain bootiesCabela’s, $39.99

GRILLED DUCK KABOBS

Cut the breasts into 1” cubes and place in large zip lock bag.

Add the dressing and the Dales. Seal and refrigerate overnight.

Remove meat and drain.

Cut bacon slices in half.

Wrap each duck cube with bacon and place on skewers alternating with the peppers and pineapple.

Grill over medium heat and cook until medium rare to medium.

Serve over wild rice or by them-selves.

ENJOY.

A good way to round off the evening is to throw some duck kabobs on the grill and enjoy your kill. This recipe is really simple and re-quires very little prep work. What a great way to spend time with your friends and family.

YOU NEED skinless duck breasts, 2 per person bacon 1 bottle Italian dressing 1 bottle Dales Marinate 2 large jalapeño peppers, cut into large slices fresh pineapple chunks

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Barbour is a heritage and lifestyle clothing brand headquartered in South Shields that has a presence in over 40 different countries, including the United States. They are beginning to expand their product categories from the company’s tradi-tional country-wear roots into an entire lifestyle wardrobe option. The two col-lections contain over 2,000 products consisting of jackets, coats, trousers, shirts, socks and knitwear, along with a wide range of accessories. They have many different collections, and one can find an outfit for any occasion. Their custom-

ers are committed to the brand for all hunting, casual and lifestyle ap-parel and accessories.

Sporting Featherweight JacketThis jacket is perfect for layering with a dress shirt. Pictured here with the plaid shirt that coordi-nates with the lining of the jacket.

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Sapper Wax JacketThis classic style is the perfect jacket to throw on with any type of shirt. It is surpris-ingly light-weight, and is pictured here with a striped

Down-filled Waxed GiletThis lightweight vest repels all of the elements and is perfect for layering with your favorite sweater. It is shown here over a brown suede button down.

DESTINATION:ARGENTINAWe sat down with expert waterfowl hunter, Mark Davis, to get the lowdown on every aspect of hunting in South America. It’s the per-fect place to get away and enjoy a quality sport. Don’t know what to bring? No worries, we’ve got all of that information covered, all you have to do is put it in your suitcase!

Q: What are specific locations and resources of Argentina do you recommend?A: I fly into Buenos Aires and then drive south through many little towns. The farm I hunt at is called La Mariana and it is 100,000 acres in size. They raise cattle and farm corn, wheat and soybeans. I also go to a sister farm on the Paranara River that is about same size and has the same name. I highly recom-mend these two farms.

Q: What do you enjoy most about hunting down there and how long have you been going?A: There are several aspects that I enjoy about hunting in South America. Like traveling there and seeing different cul-tures and how they live and hunt, learning the language. There are different species you get to shoot; the ducks are more col-orful and bigger. There is a limit to the amount you are allowed to shoot a day, which is 5 times the US limit. The guides are very helpful, and overall the hospitality is great, I loved the food and wine was incredible. I really enjoy the warmer weather compared to the hunting seasons back home. It’s really fun and I make a point to gather a bunch of buddies and plan a weeklong trip annually, I have for the past 10 years.

Q: How many days average are you hunting, and what activi-ties do you do when you are not?A: The trip is for 10 days and since there winter is our sum-mer I go in June. We hunt 7 of those days and hunt twice a day at sunrise for 2 hours and sunset for 3 hours. When not duck or goose hunting, we fish in the farm ponds or in the river. We also go dove and pigeon hunting in different grain fields.

“IT IS TRULY “GENTLEMAN’S HUNTING AT IT’S FINEST.

WORLD CLASS SHOOTING, WORLD CLASS CUISINE, AND

WORLD CLASS SERVICE.” –Mark Davis

These are photos taken by Mark Davis on one of his many hunting trips to Argentina. He documented the different people and places in which he encountered.

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ARGENTINA’S OWN TRADITION

Q: How much gear do you bring with you?A: We take a lot of gear: several hunting jackets for different temperatures, a camouflage rain suit, Many hats (all camo), 10 pairs of socks, 2 sets long underwear, 5-6 hunting shirts. Two sets of chest waders and two pairs of knee high hunting boots. 4-5 pairs of hunting pants. 2 pairs of gloves. Casual clothes for traveling and hanging out at the lodge, which is called an Estancia. Two backpacks to carry your essentials into the field like duck calls, flashlight, snacks, water, multi tools, shotgun shells, which they call cartouches. Oil for your gun and some cleaning supplies for your gun. It takes two large duffle bags and a double gun case to get everything in it.

Q: What hunting brands do you swear by?A: I shoot guns by Beretta; my clothes are from Orvis, Cabelas and Filson. Waders are from Cabelas, Filson hats, Orvis coats, shirts and pants.

Q: Where do you stay when you are down there?A: We stay at the family Estancia of Emilio Perez. It has 10 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2 dens, big kitchen big dining room and 5 fireplaces. 12 people that do all the various jobs from chef, housekeepers, butlers and a masseuse staff it. There are also bird boys that are assigned to you (everyone has at least one.) Sometimes you ride horses out to the duck blinds or they take you in trucks.

WILD GEAR There are so many neat gadgets available for duck hunting, but I have chosen to highlight a few from Cabelas. A must have when riding in the boat before sunrise is this large camo spotlight. It provides maximum light to get you to your duck blind safely. Our personal favorite gad-get for navigating the open waters is the Garmin GPS. It has a long lasting battery life and is easy to use. A perfect way to stow your guns is the back of the seat triple gun holder. This gadget is easy to install and gets our vote for best value gadget of 2012. This makes for easy ac-cess to your guns and also protects your investment.

Handheld GPSCabela’s, $199.99

SpotlightCabela’s, $26.99

Backseat gun restCabela’s. $24.99

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR NEEDLEPOINT BELT

Custom needlepoint belts are very popular among southern gentleman. Our favorite place for customizing needlepoint belts is NEEDLEPOINT ETC., INC. The company is located in St. Louis, Missouri. Anne and Liz have been in business for over thirty years. They make it very easy to customize your canvas. You can send in your personal photos, downloaded images from the Internet, or pictures from magazines. Some of our favorite themes include dog heads, shotgun shells, cigar bands, signal flags, fishing and the university in which you attended. Whatever your hobbies and interests are, can be painted on a belt.

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Clockwise: Plum Hunting Cap - Cabelas, Brown Double Layer Buckle Belt - Trafalgar, Olive Handkerchief - R Hanauer, Utility Bag - Filson, Customized Needlepoint Belt, Socks - Polo Ralph Lauren, Mountain Boot - Filson, Brown Penny-Loafer - Clarks,

Argyle Socks - Robert Talbott, Leather Flask - Filson, Orange Corduroy Hat - Gant, Lace Up Saddle Shoe - J. Parker

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Anne and Liz hand paint your canvas based on the photos you selected. Every hand painted canvas is a work of art, and one of a kind. They are a turnkey shop in that they paint the canvas; they pull your thread and needles for you. Once the belt is stitched and returned to Anne and Liz, they will finish it with your choice of belt buckle and leather accessories. The cost of a customized needlepoint belt is approximately $300.00, but well worth the money.

DRINK RESPONSIBLY.

Big Swell IPA

This is one of maui brewing co.’s signature canned beers, with four different types of northwestern hops, it’s brewed to perfection.

Sir Jacks Ox horn whiskey tumblers $65 Crafted and polished in England and made from natu-ral horn. Sold in sets of two.

Switchblade bottle opener $20 It has a classic pearlized handle that will impress ev-eryone at your party, just make sure you don’t use it if a fight breaks out.

MAKE YOUR OWN BEER $40

Brooklyn Brew Shop’s DIY beer kit’s newest pale ale is made with a touch of wheat, hon-ey, citrusy hops, and fresh grapefruit peel for a lively and refreshing taste.

DRINKING TO OUR HEALTH

Bull corkscrew & bottle opener $20

Inspired by the manliest animal ever.“You mess with the bull, you get the party started.”

BLK water $2.20

Experience the dark side without guilt. Its black, but all good, no bad; no sugar, carbs or calories. Its tasteless yet packed with electrolytes, pH and fulvic trace min-erals.

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WHISKEY BLENDER“You don’t need to be a chemist to design your own whiskey blends. even if you don’t get it perfect on your first try, you’ll still get drunk.”

Whiskey Rocks

There is nothing worse than ruining your fine whiskey with ice cubes. When enjoy-ing the company of your boy it’s easy to lose track of your drink, and next thing you know your drink is half water half whiskey. Give this as a thoughtful gift for any occasion, and you might as well treat your-self. Just throw them in the freezer and use them for any happy hour cock-tail.

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As the fall season approaches there are many hol-idays, family celebrations and sporting events. We chose three drinks that are all time southern favorites among gentleman. The Bloody Mary is a standard drink served at brunch. The Mojito is a favorite “rum” drink and is currently fashion-able yet traditional. Caymus is a popular mid priced cabernet that is known for its rich and lavish oak aromas.

HAPPY HOURC L A S S I C

the CLASSIC MOJITOINGREDIENTS

* Ice * 6 ounces light rum * 12 mint sprigs, or spearmint, 8 roughly broken apart * 6 tablespoons fresh limejuice * 4 tablespoons sugar * Club soda * 4 slices lime

DIRECTIONS

Place ice in beverage shaker, then add the rum, 8 bro-ken up mint sprigs, lime juice and sugar. Shake well and serve over ice in a high ball glass. Top off each glass with a splash of club soda. Garnish each with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.

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2007 CAYMUS VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON, NAPA VALLEY

Caymus hits the mark for rich, lavishly soaked Cabernet Sauvignon with bold cas-sis, black cherry, loam and spice flavors that often verge on sweet. These wines of-fer lush texture along with considerable early appeal. The expensive Special Selec-tion is made from the best lots of Cabernet and is aged in a somewhat higher percentage

of new French oak than the Napa bottling. At a separate facility in Monterey County, Jon Bolta oversees the wildly popular Conun-drum, a secret blend generally consisting of varying amounts of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat, Sémillon and Viognier.

PERFECTING THE BLOODY MARY

INGREDIENTS

1 small shallot, finely minced 1 stalk celery, tough strings peeled 1 radish, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper 5 ounces cold vodka, plus more for topping 5 ounces cold tomato juice 1 lemon, halved 1 teaspoon Angostura or Peychaud’s bitters 2 teaspoons creamy horseradish 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce 3 drops hot sauce

DIRECTIONS

Put the minced shallot in a small strainer and rinse under cold water. (This will remove some of the raw onion fla-vor and help the shallot retain its crunch.) Pat dry, then transfer to a small bowl and add the celery, radish, and salt and pepper to taste.

Combine the vodka, tomato juice, the juice of one lemon half, the bitters, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a small pitcher and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add some crushed ice to 2 chilled glasses. Don’t overload the Bloody Mary with ice so the flavors remain intense, not diluted. Add a hearty spoonful of the shallot mixture, then pour in the tomato juice mixture, filling the glasses almost to the top. Add another spoonful of the shallot mixture. Top each drink with a splash of vodka, like a “floater,” and a squeeze of the remaining lemon half. Serve immediately.

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INGREDIENTS

1 lb ground beef, preferably an 80/20 blend2 cups grated sharp cheddar2 oz bag of Fritos2 tablespoons chili seasoning mix such as McCormick4 hamburger rolls, split and tossedMock chili sauceSmall white onion, diced (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat grill to medium high. 2. Gently form ground beef in to four patties. 3. Sprinkle both sides of burger patties with chili seasoning mix. 4. Grill burgers to desired level of doneness, approximately 4-5 minutes per side for medium rare. 5. During the last two minutes of cook-ing, top each burger with a generous handful of Fritos and top with grated cheese. 6. Place lid on the grill and allow burgers to cook until the cheese has be-gun to melt. 7. Coat both sections of the bun with the chili paste, sandwich the burger be-tween the bun (adding onions if desired) and serve.

While the thought of cooking a pressed sandwich directly over live fire might be a little intimidating at first, a few simple TIPS and a couple practice rounds will have you knocking out mon-ster meals in no time.

1) Keep it clean. Make sure to clean and oil your grill grate prior to cooking in order to ensure it remains stick-free.

2) Butter them up. An even layer of softened butter or margarine add-ed to both sides of the sandwich not only helps create a non-stick surface, it also adds to that classic grilled cheese sandwich flavor.

3) Even Stephen. Turn the sandwich-es every few minutes (for a total of 4-5 minutes per side) will also ensure consistent color and cooking.

4) Pressed for success. By adding some weight to the top of the sand-wich, you not only expedite the cook-ing of your fillings, you also create that classic pressed sandwich crunch.

GRILLED CHEESE

FRITO PIE BURGER

INGREDIENTS 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped or minced 2 teaspoons dried thyme 3 pounds short ribs, boneless, cut into 8 equal squares 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 bottle (16 ounces) dry red wine 1/2 jar KC Masterpiece® Barbecue Seasoning 1/2 tablespoon butter, softened

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Light grill using Kingsford® charcoal and allow coals to burn to a white ash.

2. Place ribs in a large bowl, drizzle with honey and coat with barbecue seasoning.

3. Brush grill grate with oil or coat with nonstick spray. Place ribs on grill over direct heat for 2–3 minutes each side. Carefully remove ribs and wrap in aluminum foil. Place over covered, indirect heat for 2–3 hours, or until meat is tender.

4. Boil wine, thyme and bay leaf in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until reduced by half. Add beef broth and reduce by an-other half. Set aside.

5. Mix butter and flour in small bowl, add to sauce and whisk. Boil 3–5 minutes adding additional flour as needed until thickened.

6. Remove ribs from grill and drizzle with sauce.

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GRILLED LONGHORN SHORT RIBS

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WORK PLAYThere’s nothing worse than when you are with your friends play-ing a relaxing game of golf, when suddenly your concentra-tion is broken by trying to fig-ure out whose ball is whose. Personalizing your golf balls just got easi-er. Instead of breaking out your sharp-ie, just set up the clamp and squeeze, it stamps your initials right on the ball. Keep your relax-ation, and your hole in one.

Forget tradi-tional busi-ness cards. Turn anything into a busi-ness card with this self-inking stamp. Talk about easy self-pro-motion. Scraps of paper, a coaster, some-

one’s hand-they all become your business card. Guarantee they’ll remember some-thing like that.

Golf Ball Personalizer

Personal Business Card Stamp

GENERATION THREEIF THERE’S ONE THING TO TAKE NOTICE OF AND ADD TO YOUR SHOP-PING LIST THIS YEAR IT’S THE LONG WAITED FOR ‘NEW IPAD.’ THE NEW VERSION IS READY AND EQUIPPED TO BRING YOU THE BEST QUAL-ITY WHILE HELPING TO ASSIST IN YOUR DAILY ROUTINE, WHETHER THAT INCLUDES BUSINESS VENTURES OR A RELAXING SUNDAY AFTERNOON. WE WENT STRAIGHT TO AN INSIDE SOURCE TO GET YOU THE EXACT BREAK DOWN OF JUST WHAT MAKES THE NEW IPAD BETTER THAN ITS ELDER.

THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE YOU WILL SEE WITH THIS IPAD IS A BETTER DISPLAY QUALITY THAT ALLOWS FOR A SHARPER IMAGE AND READS LESS PIXILATED THAN PRE-VIOUS MODELS. THE CAM-ERA QUALITY HAS BEEN EN-HANCED WITH 5 MEGA PIXELS AND RECORDS VIDEO IN HIGH DEFINITION.

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IMPROVEMENTS

DOUBLED IN PIXELS (2048X1500)

RETINA DISPLAY

5 MEGA PIXEL FRONT AND REAR CAMERA

RECORDS VIDEOS AT 1080 PIXELS (HIGH DEFINITION)

AVAILABLE WITH 4G

MAINTAINS 10 HOUR BATTERY LIFE

NOT QUITE READY TO TRADE YOUR MAGAZINES FOR YOUR IPAD? NO WORRIES, THEY CAN CO-EXIST WITHOUT ANY HARD FEELINGS. (RETAIL: $580)

KEEP THINGS SIMPLE. ALL THE ORGANIZATION YOU’LL EVER NEED IN ONE PLACE. (RETAIL PRICE $80)

A LASER KEYBOARD? SURE, WE’LL TRY THAT. NOT TO MEN-TION IT ONLY TAKES UP A LIT-TLE BIT OF POCKET SPACE ON THE GO. (TINY BOX RETAIL: 200$)

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PROSPECTOR & Co.

OUR FAVORITES

These hand-made grooming products are geared specifically to-wards men with their unique needs in mind, facial hair being the biggest. Prospector & Co.’s approach to skin is much friendlier than your average, because it’s “old-fashion in the sense that it’s all natural.” The special treatments of Prospector & Co. are made in small batches, bottled and packaged literally of a basement in Savannah, Georgia. Products are primarily sold on their E-Com-merce site and after slightly more than a year in business, there is new demand across seas in Europe and Asia. We are not sur-prised these guys found success so quickly, with a simple goal and simple ingredients, the perfect results are inevitable.

Miss Annie Jones Shaving Oil

Miss Annie Jones was the first bearded lady of Barnum & Bailey’s circus, and this shaving formula is inspired by yours truly. The com-bination of grape seed and kukui nut oil make for the perfect close shave.

Peary & Henson Aftershave

This refreshing aftershave will tighten your pores and remind you of the icy waters on Peary & Henson’s discovery of the North Pole. Made of witch ha-zel and aloe.

Brummell Shave Creme

Inspired by the quintessen-tial English dandy George Bryan Brummell, as he was best-known for his sharp wit and impeccable style. It’s focus is to not dry out your skin during and after your daily shave and the minty

Gabardine 1879

Inspired by the Thomas Burberry’s invention of gabardine in 1879, the perfect fabric for a perfect-ly tailored suit or multi-pocketed hunting jackets, because of its durability. A mild refreshing scent for any mid-day pick-me-up.

SAVANNAH’S OWN Each bottle is inspired by a nostalgic figure, which gives personality to each product. Each of these handcrafted products are packaged in small-sized bottle to emphasize value and sentiment.

The blueberry and ginseng shampoo has a subtle fragrance and is invigorat-ing to the scalp. It can also help to improve circulation and hair growth.

The Pacific Beach Soap leaves behind a clean smell and cap-tures the essence of the Pa-cific Ocean. The added glyc-erin is great for dry skin.

The Santalum and Cedrus candle is made out of soy wax and is another collaboration. A strong musk of both cedar and sandalwood are subtle enough to use daily and successfully mask the odors of your personal space. Its a much more stylish alterna-tive to burning incense.

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Baxter’s Signature deodorant is now formu-lated for your sensitive skin. It is alu-minum free, which means it won’t clog your lymph nodes, and is also alcohol free. It comes in an herbal musk with refreshing cit-rus.

Saturday Surf NYC originated out of SOHO in 2009. They start-ed out making surf-

boards and wet suits. They decided to diversify and add a line of high end men’s products. The men’s grooming line is the result of a collabora-tion with Baxter of California, and includes skin and hair products along with sun care.

Having 60 years in the men’s grooming business, Baxter of California is recog-nized as the specialty grooming legend. They participate in collaborations beyond Saturdays NYC, and have found success in helping other brands better define their message through the dimension of scent.

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Brooks Brothers Black Fleece Fra-grance

Brooks Brothers created a fragrance in order to support Fashion’s Night Out, and they formulated Black Fleece. The fragrance has a distinctive earthy scent, with hints of citrus, fresh spices, geranium bourbon and rosewood. The deep undertones of patchouli, in-cense and vetyver provide you with the desired tailored fragrance. The unique scent and aesthetically pleas-ing packaging give any man the craved sophistication and satisfaction from a cologne.

Odin 07 Tanoke

The latest fragrance Odin has produced is a combination of all-American scents inspired from the woods and the ocean waters. It is a very clean fragrance with hints of rich incense. It is also considered a unisex cologne, but with a stronger hint of strength and masculinity longed for by southern gentlemen.

Polo Modern Reserve Cologne

Ralph Lauren created a new cologne in cel-ebration of the 30th anniversary of the original Polo fragrance. The scent contains hints of cardamom, fresh basil, jasmine, myrrh, woody accords, suede and patchouli. The cologne is a blend of the old and the new, although it is a bit more exuberant with undertones of herbs, leather and wood. This long-lasting, sensual cologne will pro-vide benefits of attracting compliments and making a connection with the original Polo fragrance, and is perfect for any night out.

Harun No. 7 by Mos Def

Fellowship Mission is a design collaborative set up by Mos Def and a few of his friends. Mos Def, or Yasiin Bey, and

his good friend Chace Infinite created the first fra-grance together, called Harun No. 7. The cologne is a special combination of woodsy, spicy, imported attar from the Kamauj Uttar Padesh region of India, with a crisp citrus top note. Being 100% natural and with-out chemicals and alcohol, this oil can be used as a cologne or it can be burned in your home, and is ap-

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COREY SMITHSouthern Born and Raised Songwriter

Looking for an upbeat, modern country concert to attend this summer or fall? Check out Corey Smith during his tour of the Southern United States. Corey Smith, independent singer-songwriter, is set to tour through his ever-expanding tour base of nearly forty differ-ent cities in the southern United States. With an extensive musical background and heavy influence from his father, Corey Smith’s musical interest began at a very early age. Smith is unlike many other country artists, in that he writes tunes with a party-hard attitude, and considers himself a “happily domesticated recording artist.” His family and Atlanta back-ground has laid the preset for his song writing and music career. Smith has many dedicated fans and has sold out many shows in the region. During his concerts, he is able to create an enthusiastic live performance with an acoustic guitar, his smooth voice and explicit lyrics.

JIMMY BUFFETJimmy Buffet is best known for his island music and is per-fect to listen to while out on your boat or just relaxing with a cold drink in your hand. My personal favorites are

Margaritaville and Cheeseburger in Paradise.

FRANK SINATRA

Ol’ Blue Eyes Sinatra is one of the most influential male vocalists of the 20th Century. He is known for is lyrics and up-tempo beat. His music is perfect when puffing on a cigar or for a night of dancing. Men of all ages can identify with his lyr-ics.

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