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Beer in classic cocktail flavors are a "thing "....we say-stick with the beer you drink (already)- and trick it out. via GIPHY From the Sapporo Beer team ...some tasty ideas that might help you re-think your drink:

SMITH OPTICS, WILEY X, ROKA Sunglasses For Outdoors, Sports+City Streets Protecting one's eyeballs from sunlight ---and providing crisper clear--wider views ...today's performance-lifestyle sunglasses deliver THAT-PLUS... via GIPHY Lightweight frames, great grip vs sweat, shatterproof lenses, and often-interchangeable - prescription abilities. Smith Optic s kinda retro-style- Attack + Attack Max ($249 each) feature ChromaPop color enhancing lens technology, adjustable nose pieces (2), auto-lock hinges, hydroleophobic lens coatings and low brow design to prevent fogging it up, wide views to capture all the angles, andMAG™ Interchangeable lenses. Smith Optics shades pair perfectly with the brand's Bike helmets-including state of the art -maximum ventilating one "Overtake " for road bikers. Multiple color options including Matte Cinelli (pictured). Lightweight Aerocore™  in-mold construction, XT2 anti-bacterial lining, adjustable fit system and pro

Getting aways to anywhere via public transport - demand multi-tasking, thoughtful clothing. No checked baggage or single purpose anything-head to toe apparel/footwear needs to function in many environments. No wonder outdoor brands are becoming urban mainstream labels.. .that stuff is made to last, weather tough-and now-fashion-y enough-for today's casually dressed traveller. Not an item to wear-but a traveller's essential...the multi-tool pocket 'knife.' Raise your hand -a round of applause.if you've had yours confiscated by TSA. via GIPHY OKAY THAT WOULD BE EVERYBODY. Solution- Victorinox Swiss Army multi-tool less the blades-travel ready-TSA okay. YAY. Award winning Jetsetter@work Alex knife  $70 has a removable 3.0/3.1 USB stick (on the left) with 16 GB of storage (ideal to store all those pictures you're gonna take w/o having to access a cloud service)-plus six functions-scissors, bottle opener, wire stripper, Phillips screwdriver0/1 m

  Athlete Essentials-snacks that are healthy, food illness free, in single serve convenient packaging...and most likely- TSA ok ...now that food items get the once over, over. WILD PLANET ...sustainable seafood - Skipjack or Albacore (not pictured), tasty tuna options-one of 70 kinds of tuna (!!!). The single serve 3oz pouches-average 1100mg EPA and DHA Omega 3, are kosher, gluten free, pole and line caught...and come in sea salt or no salt options. Bonus-solid meaty hunks-not packed with liquids like competitors.

Tasty alcohol free thank-yous -for the host... Olive oils are as refined and sophisticated-with nuanced flavors like those other palate pleasers -wines/bourbons. via GIPHY From ITALY Redoro (extra virgin olive oil DOP Veneto) captures the amazing flavors from the acclaimed olives from the Garda area... a special spot -renown for its favorable climate+soils.  President of Redoro , Daniele Salvagno pours it on. The Olive Oil production process from hand to machine picked oils-to milling,  malaxation, decanting, filtering, preserving and bottling reminds us of the intense labors required of the winemaking industry. This version of Redoro Olio Extra Vergine Di Oliva Biologico-earns the  Italian Protected  Designation of Origin-just like the finest wines! This version, non-GMO (naturally)-is a delicate oil-with subtle fruity flavors-ideal for every Mediterranean dish with olive oil on the ingredient list. Other versions of olive oil can be more intense-nutty or with bigge

Some endurance athletes relish the post workout food experience- preparing/eating ritual- ahead of time or in the moment. And then folks like us-are too tired and just want to fuel asap. Even those meal delivery kits= too much effort . via GIPHY We  avoid the 'diet' stuff with unpronounceable ingredients since it's not gonna get us over that finish line any faster...among other reasons. Added sugars and unnatural creations (GMO)...are in the 'avoid' category too. SO-easy nutrition simple foods-that are treats too---are under thirty seconds from 'go' to eat...and qualify as dinner as well as snack foods. IMO-all the same, these days. 1) NONA LIM rte "crap free" soups. Gushing accolades by tempted attendees at the recent Fancy Food Show (be impressed-lotsa good stuff there)-plus an encounter at the NYC Triathlon expo-had us eager to sample these well packaged soups. NONA LIM's assortments of both vegan, gluten free, non-GMO no

This shelf sums it up!   For facial clean up-no matter what is on skin- BIODERMA's Micellar Water gets it off, gently and leaves no trace behind. The way we like our skin. Available now with targeted solutions...meaning oily, dry and what we use, Sensiblo (sensitive skin). For regular hand washing-which is the third thing we do after getting home off city sidewalks and mass transit...(post take shoes off and give the cat massive hugs)... Dolphin Organics's fragrance free liquid hand soap - thorough enough for fingers of all ages-gets deployed. We like how the hand soap rids digits  of nasty bacteria and grime without drying out skin like other cleansing soaps and importantly-is  EWG Verified ™ * Triclosan free * certified cruelty-free and vegan * gluten free * hypoallergenic * and of course free of parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals, artificial fragrances or artificial dyes . Comes in a convenient pump bottle too.  For sunblock that actually works-and for hours -and that in

The 80's stretch of Second Avenue-newly accessible -thanks to the Q train...(upper east side Manhattan)...doesn't lack for eateries...including the spacious La Pulperia -with its festive outdoor bulbs lighting up its entrance. Still ...that may not be enough to beckon passersby inside. " That would be a big mistake ," opined my dining companion-a confirmed gourmet foodie...who's earlier in the week -had lunch at the fancier Jean George-deeming it  "meh." What had both of  us gushing about every itty bitty morsel of food...was Chef Carlos Burroz's winning ways with sustainable seafood, inventive pairings of textures and spices...and welcoming service-with a no rush, aim to please MO.

Part 7 Health nuts can get their fizz on...with better for you versions of carbonated drinks-plus some unusual drink additions that are interesting . via GIPHY Reed's Inc Virgil's 12 oz canned sodas are a new addition to the company's familiar glass bottles of Ginger beer.  Zero sugar however-bonus for calorie watchers---these tasty sodas are made with stevia. We tried the root beer-it was authentically terrific- ice cold . Non-GMO, NO preservatives, gluten, aspartame or Sucralose.  Comes in glass bottles too-what we prefer, actually. Widely available-in five flavors.  AFRI Cola hails from Germany...and probably could be endurance racers' BFF-with its caffeine levels that out jolts, JOLT-but has less than energy drinks like Red Bull Monster... Made with real deal sugar and available in glass bottles. If only ... apparently this sip is available here again ---in about 1000 retailers. DRY SODA -USDA Organic, NON-GMO-natural flavors of carbonated soda