A few months ago Facebook made home to the old Sun Microsystems campus in Menlo Park. The nearly 1 million square-feet of office space was recreated from cells of private offices to a fresh open space.
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Top Entries From National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest 2013 [27 HQ Photos]
National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest turns 25 years old this year and on June 30 the winners will be announced. There have been thousands of amazing submissions and today we look at some of the best.
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The Bahamas From Space [17 HQ Photos]
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Pizza Hut Creates App to Order Through Xbox: Hope for Humanity is at a Stalemate
In the ongoing war between the fitness and laziness revolution we live in today, it seems as if the dark side has thrown an uppercut. With fit innovations like the Nike Fit band, Reebok Crossfit sneakers and Kinnect Yourshape Fitness among countless other apps focused on combining tech with exercise, this one brings the tug of war back to center. Pizza Hut has created the laziest app on the planet and you don’t even have to take your eyes off the TV to order. In an attempt to reach the 18-24 market Pizza the Hut will deliver right to your door with only the use of your controller, Xbox Kinect and even voice commands. With 25% of orders currently coming through digital, The Hut numbers are sure to skyrocket along with the countries blood pressure. Rumor has it, The Hut is working on an app to unlock your front door and for an extra charge, the pizza delivery boy will feed you, so you don’t have to worry about taking your eyes off the screen or worse, getting pizza grease on your custom Mad-Catz controller.
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Man Meal: Stuff-A-Burger Press
Rejoice. Stuffing a burger with all your favorite savory ingredients just got infinitely easier. If you’ve ever attempted the stuffed burger, you immediately know how difficult it is to grill a perfect stuffed burger, without the meat falling apart or the stuffing leaking through causing a smokey mess. The Stuff-A-Burger Press offers two stuffed-burger sizes: a mammoth ¾-pound burger or, using the insert, a substantial ½ pounder. It also comes with a grill cage so your burger doesn’t fall apart when flipping. Stuff-A-Burger Press $12
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New York City Fleet Week Canceled Due To Sequestration
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Beertone is a Pantone Colorbook for 200 Beers
Beertone is what happens when you take two ad agency creatives who like brews and take on a side project. Alexander Michelbach and Daniel Eugster of St. Gallen, Switzerland created beertone to give a more visual recognition to the wide world of beer. “Beautiful design with the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage”. Michelbach and Eugster had to photograph more than 200 glasses of suds in a special type of glass that prevents reflections, they then categorized each beer by color, beer label, alcohol Volume, brewery site and beer description. Pretty much a no brainer purchase for all you beer snobs out there. The Beertone wheel is selling for $39 to $59 on its website,
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Grotta Palazzese Is The Most Amazing Restaurant In The World
Grotta Palazzese, located in Polignano a Mare in Southern Italy, was built inside a limestone cave that sits 74 feet above the Adriatic Sea back in the 1700s. Now, decades later you can enjoy a world class meal, scenic views, the sea breeze all without the confines of four walls.
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8 BAR BETS THAT WILL SCORE YOU A FREE DRINK
Read: 8 BAR BETS THAT WILL SCORE YOU A FREE DRINK on CoolMaterial.com
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Calo des Moro Beach in Mallorca, Spain [11 HQ Photos]
In the southeaster part of Mallorca, Spain sits a tropical beach unlike any you’ve ever seen. Calo des Moro has high cliffs on both sides of the sandy beach which gives a very secluded look and feel to visitors. Crystal clear turquoise waters make it a great place to soak in the sun and enjoy the beauty of the Mediterranean sea. It can get crowded on the weekends so do yourself a favor and visit during the week, also make sure you pack a lunch because there isn’t a beach front restaurant near by.
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Craft Beer World, By Mark Dredge (Book)
With the emergence of craft beer comes this book gathering over 300 beers from around the world and divided into 50 different categories. The best part about craft beer is the quality of beer. Since there’s so much room for experimenting each beer has it’s own very distinct taste and culture associated with it. Author, Mark Dredge is an award-winning beer writer and runs the popular blog Pencil and Spoon where he writes about anything ale-related, and his acquired taste guide’s you in the right direction, depending on how many beers you’ve consumed, there may be 3 fuzzy directions you’ll be guided in. Craft Beer World $15.00
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Patron Margaritas Coming To Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill is flying high on the stock exchange reaching a TYD high of $370.00 after reporting a 22-percent increase in first-quarter net income. To piggy back off this impressive news the Denver-based chain will debut made-to-order cocktails made with Patrón Silver tequila, blended with Triple Sec, fresh lime and lemon juices and organic agave nectar, and served on the rocks, the company said. Priced between $6.50 and $8, depending on location, the cocktail will be available at about 900 of the chain’s 1,458 restaurants starting April 29, in time for Cinco de Mayo.
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Man Meal: Cheesy Spinach Baked Penne
Want to feed a crowd or impress your significant other? This secret recipe for Cheesy Spinach Baked Penne features homemade tomato sauce featuring fresh garlic, fennel seeds and fragrant basil.
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The Power and Beauty of Volcanos [72 HQ Photos]
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Sweet Water Extra Pale Ale [Craft Beer Review]
We love IPAs—specifically big and bold American IPAs that knock you into a coma of hops and send you home a happy camper. But come hot weather, that explosion of bitter goodness dries out your palate and has you reaching for something lighter, kinder and generally less flavorful. Lucky for us, Sweet Water brewing In Atlanta, GA is doing good for the hophead community with an extra pale ale that drinks like a subdued California IPA. Surprisingly refreshing, the taste starts off bitter but finishes with notes of grapefruit, caramel malt sweetness and not much aftertaste. The head pours thick but doesn’t stay long and the color is a light amber. Drink it as an everyday session beer. The inspiration seems to come from a hot summer day spent fishing—a beer that is at home next to a tackle box in the bottom of a boat. RateBeer Score: 80 Overall Style: Extra Pale Ale Serve in: Lager Glass Malt: 2 Row, Munich, Carastan 30-37 Hops: Centennial, Cascade ABV: 5.2% Calories: 156
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How to Change a Flat Tire [Infographic]
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Man Meal: The Spring Lamb Burger
A lean burger so you can keep off the LB’s you’ve been working on (since January 1st). This recipe comes with a a thin slab of feta cheese, thinly sliced red onions, and a cumin mayonnaise.
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A How-To Guide On Beer Tasting For Craft Beer Beginners
Socrates once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” While this might be a bit extreme, it is a philosophy that can be applied to anything; even beer. It’s the working man’s beverage and while the idea that few things are more refreshing than an icy cold beer after mowing the lawn, we are in living in the middle of a craft beer boom. Beers are becoming more and more complex, new and traditional styles are pushing the boundaries of what we know beer to be. If you have missed the craft beer wave that is sweeping our nation and the world, allow me this opportunity to teach you how to taste beer and how to talk knowledgeably about it.
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Spring Workout: Your Neglected Muscles
Memorial Day Weekend is less than two months away and everyone already knows to start cutting carbs and increasing cardio. We decided to help you focus on some of the more frequently neglected muscles that will help you look your best. Each of the following five body parts are ones most guys don’t focus on in the gym. We’re going to explain why you should and how.
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The Friend Zone (or, How “Jerks” Are Made)
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Man Meal: Bacon & Brussels Sprouts
This meal is so easy to make, but when finished looks and tastes like you’ve been working on it for hours. A great tasting compliment to any meat dish, without feeling completely unhealthy. Feel free to sub in turkey bacon also.
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The Truth Behind Calorie Labels
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10 MOVIE BARS WE’D LIKE TO HAVE A DRINK AT
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Take Me Out To The Beer Game
Long gone are the days of peanuts and crackerjacks at the ballgames. Today’s fans have moved beyond this bygone soundtrack and have caught up with the rest of the country’s obsession with the craft beer movement. Yes, getting a beer in any stadium is probably going to cost you no less than your first born, but the options are no longer limited to the mass produced swill that has plagued the American brewfront since before the 21st Amendment was passed. Here in the Big Apple, we are no stranger to either. Although it is only recently we are starting to see the merger of baseball and craft beer to an acceptable level for some beer geeks. With local heroes like Brooklyn Brewery showing up in both of New York’s MLB stadiums, Citi Field goes beyond, sticking with the flagship lager and a few popular bottles, as an option. In fact, a day at the Queens ballpark will turn up no less than five varieties of Brooklyn Brewery beers, as well as brews from Long Island’s Blue Point. While local and true craft options may be a bit lacking, you can still find options from from breweries who may be owned more »
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Man Meal: Guinness-Marinated Bison Steak Sandwiches
This open-face “fork and knife” sandwich is piled with slices of Guinness-marinated bison steak, mushrooms, and red onion. Even though St. Patty’s day is over you can still have fun with Guinness, using its rich flavor to soak in to this bison steak. This Recipe by Eating Well
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SL, Finale And Other NYC Clubs Are In Hot Water
Today the Post reports that certain Manhattan nightclubs are billing customers for “operations charges,” which officials say is illegal. Multiple EMM-operated clubs—including headache-inducing Finale on the Bowery and SL in the Meatpacking District—as well as other area clubs are currently under investigation by the city for the questionable practice.
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Brews of the Bracket: 3 Stars Brewing Company in Washington D.C.
The home of craft in the D.C. area, 3 Star Brewing Company (6400 Chillum Place) was started in 2007 by friends Dave Coleman and Mike McGarvey. The key to their success has proven to be in their collaborations with other brewers, which has yielded the Syndicate Saison (Evolution Craft Brewing Company) and the B.W. Rye (Oliver Ales). In addition to crafting great beer, the company looks to help fight poverty in D.C. through a food program that would reuse spent grain in bread production. Photo source: Flickr.com 3 Stars holds tours on Saturdays at 2 and 3pm. If you’re not looking for the full experience, they also have tasting hours from 1-4 on Saturdays and you can also stop in to refill growlers during those hours. Photo source: Flickr.com If you’re looking for a beer to allay your bracket woes (listen up, OSU fans), the 3 Star Winter Madness is a boozy, dry winter specialty. The year-round beers from 3 Starts include the Peppercorn Saison, Sea Change Pale, Southern Belle and Pandemic Porter. If you can find them, the B.W Rye series beers are a great way to explore the flavors of rye. The most recent release from that series, more »
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In-N-Out’s Double Double Burger Crowned America’s Favorite
The votes are in and America has spoken, crowning In-N-Out Burger’s Double Double king of the fast food burger – on Ranker, that is. More than 1,600 gave the Double Double thumbs up, with only a little more than 600 voting it meh. Rounding the top 5 fast-food burgers were Five Guys Hamburger, Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger, Fuddruckers and Whataburger Original Whataburger. Missing from that top 5 are McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s. At least Wendy’s and Burger King made it to the top 10, with Wendy’s Baconator placing 6th, its quarter pound Single placing 9th and Burger King’s Whopper placing 7th. As for McDonald’s, it’s Quarter Pounder and Big Mac placed 11th and 12th, respectively. In-N-Out has locations in just five western states – California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Texas – so it’spretty impressive that it beat out bigger names that have locations nationwide, not to mention those that are common sights around the world. Still, not everyone with a passion for burgers is necessarily even aware of Ranker, so one must wonder if these results would be the same with more burger lovers weighing in. Would Shake Shack still be wallowing down at 25th? Has the horse meat more »
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Brews of the Bracket: Flat12 Bierworks in Indianapolis, IN
Rob Caputo is the head brewer at Flat12 Bierworks, a man who took his hobby to the next level after 15 years of home brewing. With a background in fine arts, Caputo spends his off time painting and listening to music, showing an appreciation for the finer things that comes through in his beers. His company has become well-known in the local circuit, although distribution remains regional. The Flat12 taproom is open Thursday through Sunday and is a great place to pick up craft pints, growlers and kegs. The space can also be rented as an venue for private events from parties to corporate gatherings. As far as brewery tap rooms go, the exposed brick and wood interiors are surprisingly homey. There’s also a back patio and food trucks on hand that make this a fantastic summer hangout. If you’ve never had a beer from Flat12, it’s best to start with their Walkabout Pale Ale. The slightly fruity, slightly bitter ale pours with a small head and goes down smooth. Flat12′s portfolio is massive with over 30 recipes, but Caputo prides himself on consistency so there’s really no going wrong. Visiting the brewery is definitely the quickest way to get more »
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Beverage of The Banditos: The Journey of Mezcal From Mexico, To Guatemala, To New York
In the world of liquor, Mezcal is the mysterious man in a trench coat at the end of the bar drawing attention to himself through his utter nonchalance. He must be looking for the Maltese Falcon, one instinctively thinks when he sees Mezcal exhaling a cloud of smoke. Leaving analogies, Mezcal comes from Nahuatl word mexcalli, which means ‘oven cooked agave’. Though more people make the mistake than not, Mezcal is NOT tequila, but an alcohol derived from 100% agave, which unlike tequila is free from extra additives.
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Perfectly Timed Photos of Flying Great White Sharks
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Stop Motion Tour of Brooklyn Made With Over 3,000 Photos
Filmmakers Landon Van Soest and Paul Trillo created a stop motion tour of Brooklyn, NY using over 3,000 still photos to promote The Brooklyn Brewery Mash.
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11 New York City Travel Tips In GIFS
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Brews of the Bracket: Angel City Brewing in Los Angeles, CA
After moving to a new location under the guidance of Alan Newman, founder of Vermont’s Magic Hat Brewery, Angel City Brewing (216 S Alameda St) is now open for business. Founded in 1997, the original brewery sourced their supplies from eBay, scoring an 8,000 barrel German-made brewery in Alpine Village and restoring it before moving to the present location. The move began in 2010 and is still a work in progress, but Angel City promises great things for LA’s craft beer enthusiasts. Photo via: blogspot.com Angel City Brewing is open Thursday through Sunday for evening drinking. The building is hard to miss, with a massive graffiti mural by artist JR above the history John A. Roebling’s Sons co. sign. The semi-industrial setting is also home to LA’s Arts District, a community that Angel City Brewing is actively involved in, often displaying local work. While construction and renovations are still taking place, the limited visiting hours still draw an enthusiastic crowd. Photo via: laweekly.com You can now find Angel City Brewery’s Eureka! With and Angeleno IPA on tap in bars around the city. The brewery is set up to release a fairly full portfolio over time, so it’s definitely worth checking more »
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22 Rules For Becoming More Powerful
Robert Greene’s bestselling 48 Laws of Power remains a relevant work, particularly in today’s current job market that, thanks to the craptacular economy and mergers that have translated into downsizing and layoffs, finds an extraordinary number of people vying for a coveted few slots — not to mention those lucky enough to still have jobs ready to keep them by any means necessary.
