Ben on Beer: Designed for the Saison
When your father was a young gentleman, he had two beer options: Bud or Bud Light. Today, a journey down the beer aisle(s) can induce indecision, frustration, and even paralysis of the brain. You could panic and default to that familiar light beer within arm’s reach. Stop. There is a better way. Admittedly, summer complicates […]
G@H Playlist 6.9.2013
Don’t Be a Deadbeat Son; Pay your “Dad Tax” this Sunday
Your refined looks and debonair wit did not materialize from nothing. Your athletic prowess and poise under pressure came from somewhere. You are a gentleman among boys, and half of those gentlemanly genes are paternal. Beyond biology, your father helped shape you. He taught you how to catch fish. He trained you on the charcoal […]
Run for Your Sanity with the Saucony Kinvara 3
Every gentleman needs an athletic outlet to combat the pressure of looming work deadlines, romantic relationships and visits from out-of-town family. (Understandably, your parents want to crash at your place: it is the epicenter of style and sophistication in your city.) Are you tense? Go to the gym. Or, hit the pavement. Whatever you do, […]
G@H Playlist 4.8.2013
Together we shall live in digital infamy
We at G@H want to take a minute to discuss endangered species. The Black Rhino. The Tree Kangaroo. The Giant Panda. Home video captured on a VHS tape. These videos contain all of the triumphs and blunders that shaped our youth from our first steps to the junior high talent show where we showcased our […]
Buy This: Twill White Stripe Tangerine Tie
We at G@H cherish spring. Who doesn’t? (A few janitors at Daytona Beach’s seedier motels, perhaps.) Like Nick D’Aloisio, spring has got it all. Sun. Golf. Grilling. Hiking. Dining outdoors. Fresh fruit and vegetables. Baseball. Thunderstorms. The season also presents unique fashion opportunities. With everyone eager to escape winter’s doldrums, prohibitions on bright colors and […]
G@H Playlist 3.31.2013
Scatter ye grass seed while ye may
Last weekend, snow fell in many regions of the United States. Spring, though, has now sprung. The birds are chirping. The trees are budding. And, not a day too soon, the baseball bats are swinging. All winter you clamored for spring, but are you really ready? Is your lawn? If you overseeded in the autumn, […]
Mother Nature wants you to enjoy this day. Eat, drink and watch the NCAA tournament.
Snow falling in late March angers the people of the internet. They slander winter. They threaten Punxsutawney Phil. They bemoan a potentially ruined Easter. Relax. We at G@H recognize that you crave warmth. We do too. We yearn to open the windows and fire up the grill. Rather than give me the death penalty, let’s […]
Ooma Telo Free Home Phone Service
At his best, a gentleman defends virtue and fights wickedness. We at G@H, therefore, must intervene. If you have a landline telephone, you are getting bilked. Swindled. Duped. Hoodwinked. The time for rebellion has come. Oppressors beware. Let us present two avenues to liberty. First, you can use your cell phone exclusively. This will save […]
Zubaz predict NCAA tournament winner
We at G@H want to share our tournament pick: Duke. Why? Not Seth Curry or Mason Plumlee. Not their draw. Not even Coach K. In reality, we don’t much care for Duke, but they won in 1992. And, what was big in 1992 has re-surged in 2013. As proof, we cite Zubaz, the pioneer of the zebra-print […]
Congregate and make merry. The Great Basketball Jubilee is upon us.
Over 60 countries observe International Men’s Day on November 19. The United States does not. Instead, the world’s lone superpower celebrates March Madness, specifically the tournament’s opening weekend. In those enchanted four days, the 64 best college teams play roughly 120 hours of ultimate stakes basketball. The tournament unfolds like a modern-day epic. It has […]
A Collection of Beer Labels Commemorates Your Global Exploits
You backpacked across India. You studied a semester at sea. You speak four languages, including an almost dead aboriginal dialect. Every summer, you lead a medical mission to Haiti. Every Christmas, you sponsor all the children in a remote Mongolian village. You are a gentleman of the world. We commend you. But, along with adaptability […]
G@H Playlist 3.17.2013
The Want List: ZigZag Wool Rug
A gentleman can dream. Here’s what is currently captivating us at G@H. We revere The Big Lebowski but rarely consult the Dude for design tips. Nonetheless, he preaches truth about rugs: they can really tie a room together. Unlike Donny, this is our element, and we wish we owned this ZigZag Wool Rug from west […]
Let William Howard Taft Lend His Substantial Gravitas to Your Fireplace Mantel
An oil painting hung above the fireplace says sophistication. But, a gentleman must exercise prudence when selecting his artwork. It will serve as the room’s focal point and speak volumes about its exhibitor. It should be a portrait. Frankly, the mantle is no place for a painting of a wheat field or a unicorn (unless […]
Rocky Mountain National Park: A Continent Divided Stands Just Fine
We at G@H write about the home, but we spend amble time outside of it. We work. We socialize. We travel. For the modern adventurer, cosmopolitan America and the great cities of Europe offer much. Yet, when the call of the wild sounds, a gentleman answers. No fish should go unhooked or mountain unclimbed when […]
Demeter’s Greek Yogurt Bread
We love fresh bread. A Sunday evening loaf provides a week of lunches, and this variation – Greek yogurt bread – makes great sandwiches.
G@H Playlist 3.10.2013
Boulevard Brewing Co.’s 80-Acre Hoppy Wheat Beer
With InBev’s takeover of Anheuser-Busch, Boulevard Brewing Co. became Missouri’s largest American-owned brewery. Its promotion has not gone to Boulevard’s head or, more importantly, to its products. Boulevard makes fantastic beer, fact. From its top-selling Unfiltered Wheat to its adventurous Smokestack Series, beer snobs and everyday Joes can unite behind this Midwestern gem. And, you […]
Soap to Cure the Winter Doldrums
Punxsutawney Phil recently predicted an early spring, proving definitively that groundhogs make lousy meteorologists. March has arrived. Much of the nation is still coated in snow with no thaw in sight. Lucky, we at G@H have discovered the perfect remedy for cabin fever: fresh cut grass scented soap. It supplies all of the sensory satisfaction […]
The Twenty-First Century Light Switch
A British inventor created the light switch in 1884. Since then, technological innovation has exploded (sometimes literally). Mankind invented the television, the airplane, the laser and the computer. We went to the moon and cured polio. Yet, the light switch remains virtually the same. If you live in North America, up is on, down is […]
G@H Playlist 3.2.2013
Free Spectacles!
Sometimes a gentleman misplaces his glasses. Sometimes his dog hides them under the sofa. Sometimes a jettisoned lover swipes them as a memento. And, sometimes the gentleman crushes them under the wheels of his 2009 Ford Fusion. Regardless of why you need an extra pair, Coastal is offering an incredible deal for new customers. Go […]
Gentleman-in-Chief’s Funniest Commercials Featuring Professional Athletes
6. Deion Sanders as Leon Sandcastle 5. Bob Uecker for Miller Lite 4. Payton Manning – Priceless 3. Bo Knows Everything 2. Jordan vs. Bird: First One to Miss 1. Terry Tate – Office Linebacker So, that is my list. Surely, I missed some, so make yourself heard.
Ore-no More Creme, Please
A gentleman should indulge, occasionally. Notwithstanding our sophisticated tastes, we love Oreos. We especially love the Double Stuf Oreo cookie. And before today, we subscribed the unqualified premise that more crème is better. Meet the new Mega Stuf Oreo. Wow. Each cookie contains a quarter-inch of crème — beautiful but also lethal (or, at least, […]
The Want List: McIntosh MAC6700 Receiver
A gentleman can dream. Here’s what is currently captivating us at G@H. McIntosh’s first receiver since 1993 is a beauty. With a 200 Watts-Per-Channel amplifier, we would love to hook a turntable or iPod into this monster and blast the photos off the wall. It surely would register on the Richter scale. For more information, […]
Can that be pickled?
Fred Armisen says “yes.” We at G@H concur.
Buy This: Hollow Madras – Dark Peach Tie
Do yourself a huge favor. Buy this tie now. Wear it frequently. And, when the masses beg to know its origins, inform them, “A gentleman never tells.” We at G@H have not used this product and cannot speak to its quality or effectiveness
KRUPS and HEINEKEN B100 BeerTender
Ever stumble upon something and marvel, “How does such a thing exist without me knowing about it?” Get this: Krups, think coffee makers, and Heineken, think beer, make a mini kegerator, the B100 BeerTender. That contraption your college roommate fashioned out of a junk refrigerator has come a long way. Bravo to German ingenuity and Dutch […]
Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser
Does water make everything better? Slides, yes. Balloons, yes. Basements, no. Beds, not in this decade. How about flossing? Whoa, what? Yeah, you heard us correctly: flossing. We at G@H floss regularly (humble brag) and hope that you do too. We would not describe flossing as fun. Like trimming nose hair, we floss to avoid […]
Tame the tundra of your driveway
You may have hung up your cleats after high school. But, cleats aren’t just for team sports. They can also help a gentleman, mid-blizzard, retrieve his mail, collect firewood or shovel his driveway. These 32 North® STABILicers™ Ice Cleats will not win you any fashion accolades. They, however, might save your life or, at least, […]