Hunter Lu – The Manual https://www.themanual.com The Essential Guide for Men Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:01:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.themanual.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2022/07/cropped-theManual_secondary_logo-512.png?fit=32%2C32&p=1 Hunter Lu – The Manual https://www.themanual.com 32 32 190124441 What is caviar? A seafood expert breaks down all the details https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-caviar-guide/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 17:00:57 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=996725 Delicate and buttery, caviar is a luxurious delicacy. To guide us, caviar expert John McDonald of Hancock St. teaches us how to enjoy this prized ingredient.

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]]> 996725 Introducing The Billionaire’s Row, the $100 specialty cocktail that’ll have you feeling rich https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/park-lane-hotel-caviar-specialty-cocktail/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:00:34 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1253790 Looking for a decadent cocktail? Try The Billionaire's Row at Darling, a rooftop bar in NYC. This $100 cocktail will leave you feeling on top of the world.

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]]> 1253790 What to know about Brazilian BBQ, a delicious meat marathon https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/brazilian-barbecue-guide/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:00:03 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1074906 From succulent picanha to fatty pork, Brazilian BBQ restaurants are a meat marathon and guaranteed to scratch the itch of any carnivore.

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]]> 1074906 Tips and tricks: A pro chef reveals how to cook prime rib https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-cook-prime-rib/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:00:23 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=41777 The highlight of any celebration or menu, prime rib requires plenty of skill to execute. Chef James Tracey of Monterey helps us break down this classic.

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]]> 41777 Hamburger expert George Motz walks us through how to cook the perfect hamburger https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-make-hamburger/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:00:03 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1076657 According to George Motz, the secret to a great burger is to keep it simple. We break it all down from the meat to the bun. This is how to make the perfect burger.

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]]> 1076657 The 7 best CBD-infused drinks we tried in 2023 https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-cbd-drinks/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 23:40:43 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=980094 From tropical fruit to flavors inspired by classic cocktails, CBD drinks are tasty and help you relax, de-stress, and mellow out. For a list of the best, read on.

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]]> 980094 Make brisket shakshuka, the ultimate Israeli breakfast combination https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/shakshuka-recipe-featuring-brisket-chamin/ Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:00:22 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1249079 Rich and savory, shakshuka is an Israeli breakfast classic. One restaurant, Dagon in NYC, is adding a spin on a classic — hearty beef brisket stew.

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]]> 1249079 Everything you need to know to make Chinese hot pot at home https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/chinese-hot-pot-guide/ Thu, 25 May 2023 17:30:33 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1071906 While there are plenty of hot pot restaurants, the best way to enjoy hot pot is at home. All you need is the right equipment, ingredients, and friends. 

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]]> 1071906 Make these Sherlock Holmes-themed cocktails for your next party https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/sherlock-holmes-themed-cocktails/ Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:52 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1246456 The world of modern cocktails is always innovating. At Claudia in Chicago, cocktail manager Terence Shapcott has created a line of whimsical cocktails, all inspired by Sherlock Holmes.

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]]> 1246456 Chicken oysters are delicious (and you probably didn’t know they exist) https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-are-chicken-oysters/ Wed, 24 May 2023 17:30:58 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1203295 You may be throwing away the best part of a roasted chicken and not even know it. It's time to learn about the "chef's reward," aka chicken oysters.

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]]> 1203295 You can now get this Michelin-quality beef delivered to your home https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/australian-and-tasmanian-beef-guide/ Mon, 22 May 2023 15:00:08 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1247053 Herd & Grace beef, previously only for Michelin restaurants, is now delivering its high-quality Australian beef straight to the comfort of home.

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]]> 1247053 Why Peranakan cooking is the unique Southeast Asian food you need to try https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/what-is-peranakan-cuisine/ Fri, 19 May 2023 15:00:49 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1244437 In the vast world of Southeast Asian cuisine, Peranakan cuisine stands out. A culinary fusion of cultures, one restaurant, Kebaya in NYC, is introducing this cuisine to America.

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]]> 1244437 Looking for a weekend getaway from NYC? This spot is the perfect hidden outdoors adventure https://www.themanual.com/travel/devils-hopyard-state-park-connecticut-travel-guide/ Mon, 08 May 2023 17:30:50 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1243475 For the perfect outdoor getaway from the big city, look no further than Devil's Hopyard State Park. We visited to give you all the insights.

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]]> 1243475 Meet the restaurant pushing modern Chinese desserts to the forefront https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/hutong-nyc-chinese-desserts-guide/ Thu, 04 May 2023 14:00:57 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1243699 Chinese cuisine is full of uniquely delicious sweets. But for a modern twist, we visited Hutong New York to see how this innovative restaurant pushes things to the next level.

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]]> 1243699 A chef shares his recipes for Indian kebabs with a modern twist https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/indian-food-recipes-for-kebabs/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:00:53 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1241063 Looking for flavorful meat recipes? Try these modern twists on Indian kebabs from Chef Jay Kumar of Brooklyn's LORE.

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]]> 1241063 The complete guide to everything steak frites, taught by a chef https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/steak-frites-cooking-guide/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:00:27 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1242157 Few pairings are as delicious as steak and fries. For the classic French steak frites, Chef Adam Schop of NYC's Steak Frites Bistro shares all his culinary tips.

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]]> 1242157 The art of Japanese binchotan grilling, explained by a Michelin-starred chef https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/japanese-binchotan-grill-guide/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:00:19 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1242036 Japanese cuisine has some of the best charcoal in the world. We interviewed a Michelin-starred chef to learn all about binchotan, which is charcoal's greatness.

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]]> 1242036 The innovative world of Japanese cocktails, according to an expert mixologist https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/japanese-cocktails-according-to-a-mixologist/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:00:50 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1240144 Japanese cocktails are some of the best in the world. We spoke with the experts at GG Tokyo in NYC to get the scoop.

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]]> 1240144 How to cook ribs in the oven: A step-by-step guide https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-cook-ribs-in-the-oven/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:30:02 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=134519 Trying to master rib cooking, but you don't have a smoker or barbecue? Haters gonna hate but trust us, oven-cooked ribs can taste just as great as smoked.

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]]> 134519 How to make limoncello: Everything you need to know https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-make-limoncello/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:00:21 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1104896 Bright yellow and packed with lemon flavor, limoncello is an Italian favorite synonymous with sunshine. To learn how to make this liqueur from scratch, read on.

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]]> 1104896 Want incredible sushi in NYC? Go to this speakeasy (really!) https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/office-of-mr-moto-new-nyc-sushi-restaurant-speakeasy/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:00:01 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1234419 The Office of Mr. Moto isn't your typical sushi restaurant. It's a speakeasy that's serves 19th-century-style sushi and décor.

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]]> 1234419 Expert pitmasters reveal their top tips to make smoked brisket https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/pitmaster-tips-how-to-smoke-a-brisket/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:00:49 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=128410 If you're trying to master the art of brisket, we've got you covered. Two professional pitmasters give us the inside scoop on how to barbecue your own brisket.

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]]> 128410 This NYC restaurant’s $518, 19-course tasting menu of Chinese cuisine is amazing https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/chef-guo-tasting-menu-of-nyc-chinese-cuisine/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:00:33 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1234545 Eat like the emperor of China at Chef Guo in NYC when you treat your senses to a 19-course sampler.

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]]> 1234545 How to make an omelet: A step-by-step guide for the perfect breakfast https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/how-to-make-an-omelet-perfect/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:30:48 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=44288 While an omelet sounds easy, mastering it can be complicated. But don't be intimidated — we're here with the tips you'll need to cook a restaurant-perfect omelet.

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]]> 44288 The 5 best Irish food recipes for a tasty St. Patrick’s Day feast https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/best-irish-recipes-for-saint-patricks-day/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:00:01 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1192769 Saint Patrick's Day isn't just about a properly poured pint, it's also a great time to cook a tasty, Irish-themed feast. For some unique recipes, check our guide.

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]]> 1192769 Nam prik, the fiery Thai chili dip you should be adding to everything https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/nam-prik-recipe/ Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:00:48 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1234393 Nam prik is a spicy, flavorful chili sauce. Chef Setalat Prasert of Spicy Shallot in Queens is here with the breakdown and recipes.

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]]> 1234393 The ultimate guide to world-class seafood paella, according to an executive chef https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/expert-seafood-paella-guide/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1234518 Seafood paella stuns in presentation and flavor. Chef Miguel Molina of La Pulperia in NYC gives us the tips on how to prepare it.

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]]> 1234518 5 incredible corned beef hash recipes for St. Patrick’s Day https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/corned-beef-hash-recipe/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:30:45 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=999318 Salt, beef, potatoes, and some eggs — what more could you ask for? These five hearty hash recipes are what you need to fill your stomach this St. Patrick's Day.

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]]> 999318 A chef breaks down East Coast vs. West Coast oysters (plus, which is best) https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/east-coast-vs-west-coast-oysters/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:00:02 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1231007 Chef Michael Cressotti of Mermaid Oyster Bar educates The Manual on the differences between East Coast and West Coast oysters.

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]]> 1231007 Make these 5 easy appetizer dips for your Super Bowl party https://www.themanual.com/food-and-drink/easy-super-bowl-appetizers/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:00:28 +0000 https://www.themanual.com/?p=1185596 The perfect appetizer for Super Bowl, dips can be the ultimate crowd-pleaser. From savory to sweet, make these delicious and easy dips for an epic game day snack fest.

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