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Closet Wine Snob Tasting Notes – Feelin’ Fine with Sparkling Wine

GUY gets all warm and fuzzy with some tasty sparkling wines.

Closet Wine Snob: SuperBowl Wine and Junk Food Pairings

Guy looked into which wines pair with the traditional superbowl junk food fare. You might be surprised at how easy it is to turn a classic game into a gentleman’s evening.

Ultimate Brotini #8 – The Bloody Capone Martini

Guy takes a look at the spicy, bloody martini who owes its name to one of the bloodiest gang leaders of all time — Al Capone.

Ultimate Brotini #7 – The Incredible Hulk Martini

Guy takes a look at a big green drink that will punch you right in the face with a giant green fist.

Ultimate Brotini #6 – The Peanut Butter and Jelly Martini

Look! Momma cut off the crust! This martini earns its place on the list because really, it’s the eleven year old boy’s standby lunch all grown up and full of alcoholic terror.

Ultimate Brotini #5 – The Black Martini

The black martini just might be the ultimate gentleman’s drink. It’s actually black, and one of the most traditional brotinis we can find, since it’s actually made with gin. Would you drink this?

Ultimate Brotini #4 – The Horseradish Beef Martini

Guy takes a look at the martini that makes consuming a massive amount of protein in drink form the most manly thing you can do.

Ultimate Brotini #3 – The BLT Martini

This hefty BLT martini is one sure way to man up your drink. Time for liquid lunch. Are you ready?

Ultimate Brotini #2 – Cape Samurai Wasabi Martini

You can snort wasabi like they did in the Jackass movie, or you can grow up a little more and try wasabi in your next martini. Are you brave enough? Here’s how.

Ultimate Brotini #1 – The Grilled Cheese Martini

A grilled cheese martini? How the… Oh, it’s real. Guy checks in on your after school snack turned man-drink.

Food In Focus: The 39 Ingredients in a Twinkie

As Hostess tight rope walks over its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, takes a look at the 82 year old mystery ingredient-filled snack cake that we can’t get enough of.

Food Frankenstein: Mac and Blue Cheese Pizza

Guy enjoys dreaming of this comfort food mash-up of mac and cheese and pizza with a blue cheese twist. You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to build this one. Just a mad scientist! Check it out.

Cigar 101: Stocking Up For the Bachelor Party

If you’re thinking of buying cigars for a night out with the guys, or a bachelor party, read this guide first!

Guy’s Guide: The Post-Christmas Feast a la Freaking Frittata

What the heck is a Frittata? We thought you should know, since we’re about to show you how to make one, and because the mind is the second sexiest thing to flex in addition to your cooking skills.

Make Your Eggnog Spicy and Your Mom Wonder What’s Wrong With You

We could tell you how to make an eggnog bong, but you’re better than that. Check out some ideas for some actual spicy eggnog, the perfect gentleman’s treat for the holidays.