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Stop the presses. Our prayers have been answered.
The New York Times jets to Miami to check out Sunny’s. TLDR; steaks are good. It’s in Miami. It’s nice.
For all our burger kings out there, this is for you. Get it while you can.
Martha Stewart calls herself the “original trad wife,” but more organized, natch.
Punch mixes up the best holiday cocktails from the Au Poivre to the Swiss Kiss.
Wild Cherry gets a first look from New York mag with an unusual star of the show.
The New York Times is still trying to make savory jellies happen.
Glamour reports on the boxed wine Renaissance. Franzia who?
RTDs are on the rise. By 2029, they’ll pour in at 9% of all U.S. alcohol sales.
Rebel hospitality is the new ROI.
Michelin heads South, spotlighting 13 standout restaurants from Charleston to Nashville.
DC’s newest ultramarathon is fueled by Crunchwraps Supreme.
Food & Wine roasted the $500 KellyBronze turkey, the “Rolls-Royce of birds,” to see if it’s actually worth it.
Gotta sip ’em all. This bar serves Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh-inspired cocktails, no mocktails allowed.
San Francisco restaurants are cashing in on girl dinner—think fries, Caesar salad and a martini.
Smoothie of the Week: Who needs to brush your teeth when Erewhon has the Mint Condition Smile Smoothie, a toothpaste flavored treat.
Ho ho ho... oh no.....flight cuts have begun due to the govt shutdown, which could make holiday travel even more painful.
If you’ve been hoping to make the move to Botswana, your time is now.
This Japanese city ranks #1 in dullness but it wants you to give it a chance.
Just in time for fondue season, Financial Times takes us on a tour of Zürich’s top fondue spots. Cheese, please.
Speaking of the Alps, Afar shares a quick guide to the best places to après. FOMO season has begun.
If you just can’t leave home without your Heinz, we’ve got something for you.
Four days. No problem. Micro-cations are in. Here’s where to make the most of your long weekend.
Condé Nast Traveler just dropped its Best Places to Go in 2026.
The question every traveler’s asking: Is Couchsurfing still a thing?
Cruise ships have morgues. Here’s what really happens when a passenger passes away at sea.
Kyoto’s getting pricey. Luxury tourists will soon pay a $68 nightly tax to stay in the city’s top hotels.
Airbnb’s new report reveals families are swapping big resorts for small-town charm this winter.
The Netherlands tops the 2026 list of safest countries, praised for its inclusivity and health care.
W Hoboken’s sleek new look signals Marriott’s next chapter in high-style hospitality.
Vermont just ranked as America’s most outdoorsy state.
Fodor’s just dropped its 2026 list of the 100 most incredible hotels.
Is Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup the new Labubu? In-store scuffles and resale values of $200 point to...perhaps?
It’s not a purse, it’s called a satchel. Pharrell Williams and Louis Vuitton just added LV Touch, a new collection of leather bags for men.
Now you can legitimately say, “Smell you later” thanks to Bath & Body Works’ ‘Grand Scentral Station’ takeover.
Who needs jewelry when this push present is on the table?
Oprah’s Favorite Things just dropped and it’s giving strong suburban mom vibes.
Brace yourself for Sephora toddlers as Shay Mitchell launches kid-first skin care line targeted to 4 year-olds.
Frugal Girl Fall means fewer impulse buys, more intentional investments in your peace (and portfolio).
The newest wedding trend? Saying “I do,” then saying cheers at your favorite dive.
Meet the Labu-novators. WSJ. Magazine’s 2025 Innovators got their own custom Labubus.
Old Navy’s new beauty line just dropped.
United’s new NFL campaign turns airport arrivals into runway moments ft. Mahomes & crew.
Fast fashion meets face masks? Zara, H&M and Primark can’t seem to crack the beauty code. Here’s why.
Self-care > spirits: 25% of U.S. households plan to drink less this holiday, fueling a wellness boom.
Another celeb in the beauty game, this time it’s Dua Lipa dropping DUA, a three-step line to “future-proof” your skin.
Time travel exists in the form of trying on a lace-trim cami at Old Navy and it smells like Auntie Anne’s.
Oversized sunglasses are back in a big way. Searches are up 119% and the drama’s XXL.
Air Jordan is introducing a new women’s exclusive Air Jordan 3 Retro with a ‘Champagne & Oysters’ theme. You had us at champagne.
H&M’s new collab with Perfect Moment to take us from peaks to pavement.
British retailer Marks & Spencer has introduced the male equivalent of the push-up bra. Discuss amongst yourselves.
Butterball x Hedley & Bennett just dropped Thanksgiving Hosting Pants—yes, with a built-in Turkey Talk-Line.
Campbell’s has gotchu this holiday season with limited-edition bags designed by Cynthia Rowley. The Party Bag includes a detachable base, trivet and casserole dish.
Looking for gift ideas for the bar fly in your life? Check out the world’s best bar merch.
The newest nerdy design flex is a Lego room.
Preppy reigned on the runway as the popped collar returns.
With rail travel on the rise, train stations are leveling up.
Delta is going all in on new uniforms partnering with Missoni, Lands’ End and Bombas. Tray chic?
Gold taps, marble walls and a serious case of revisionist design inside the Lincoln Bathroom.
Floral jacquards and ’70s sofa chic are back. Welcome to the granny print era.
From plastic bins to futons, designers reveal what no one over 30 should have in their home.
Baby, it’s cold outside. Time to cozymaxxxxx.
Dior’s Pre-Fall 2026 tease just fed our nostalgia. A Very Hungry Caterpillar tote is crawling in.
Offline is the new luxury, and IRL connection is the new currency. Apps are cashing in on your screen-free time.
Samsung’s new watch is watching you and it wants you to eat more vegetables.
Ever wondered who has the biggest Instagram following? The wait is over.
Condé Nast folds Teen Vogue into Vogue.com, marking a major shift in the brand’s youth media strategy.
From paid posts to public pushback, this read on creators vs labels maps the new rules now.
Shopping made psychic. Pinterest’s new Holiday Edit uses trend data to gift like a pro.
Macaulay Culkin’s back home for the holidays, but this time, he’s keeping mom safe, not burglars.
It’s tiiiiiiime! Sephora taps Mariah Carey to kick off gifting season.
AI is the new concierge. Luxury hotels are using it to make every stay feel made-to-order.
Salad, but make it sexy. Sweetgreen and Olandria Carthen’s Ranchy Baddie Bowl is serving looks and lettuce.
Shake Shack’s $1 drink promos are boosting app downloads by 50%, and sales are sizzling too.
Lights, camera, TikTok. The app’s first U.S. awards show lands in Hollywood this December.
See how you really measure up. Instagram’s Competitive Insights feature is here for the data-curious.
Is this the end of doomscrolling?
Meet Deloitte’s first corporate influencer. Lara Sophie Bothur turned consulting into content.
