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On behalf of Bar Maven, Kenta Goto, of namesake Bar Goto and sister concept Bar Goto Niban, here is his seasonal and signature Yuzu Hot Toddy. Beloved NYC bar maven Kenta Goto is the owner and Beverage Director of the World’s #83 Best Bar 2022, Bar Goto on NYC’s LES, and sister concept in Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights, Bar Goto Niban. This holiday cocktail is based on a whisky hot toddy but presented with a Japanese twist––very representative of Kenta. Yuzu is an aromatic Japanese citrus harvested in the winter in Japan. According to Kenta, people often throw an entire yuzu in a bath...

Only the best teacher gifts will do for our favorite educators. There really won’t ever be enough we can do to thank our kids’ teachers. It doesn’t matter how hard we try or the size of the gift we find, the things our teachers do goes so far beyond just a present. They don’t just teach our little ones 5 days a week. They do so much more. Our teachers inspire, protect, focus, challenge, and motivate us. Spending their own money on classroom supplies isn’t uncommon and they’re rarely actually off the clock. They deserve more than just the best...

If you love ceramics as much as I do, then know that this new trend is now on top. Ever feel like you’ve been cursed with an ugly mug? Me too. That’s why I’m super excited to put these pretty mugs to use on the daily! A big coffee mug enriches your daily routine with a release while also impressing visitors with its uneven and concise design. Lately, ceramics have been adapting different fashion trends. The new medium can inspire you with ideas on how to decorate and bring variety to your home. Here are my three favourites. More Style,Less...

If you ever—and we do mean ever—need a mystery solved, ask the internet for help. The amount of collective wisdom, combined with the Holmesian skills of amateur sleuths, is absolutely staggering. And you’re likely to feel your jaw drop at how quickly they find the answer to your question.The r/whatisthisthing subreddit is a 2.2-million-member-strong online group that solves mysteries. And quite successfully, we might add! Internet users share a photo of an odd, bizarre, and often vintage item that puzzles them. Then, the community comes together to explain what it is, what it’s used for, and (if they happen to...

Our editors independently select the products we recommend. We may earn a commission on items bought through our links. Holidays have a way of creeping up on you. One minute it’s Halloween, and the next, it’s Christmas. Before you know it, your post-Christmas White Elephant Party has come and gone and you’re buying flowers for Valentine’s Day. But no matter the occasion, the SPY team is here doing our best to help you get ahead in the gift-giving game.  We’re always hard at work creating gift guides for everyone on your shopping list. We’ve got everything from a luxury gift...