Posts Written by Vic Arkoff

The Jose Cuervo Express — AKA the Tequila Train — journeys every other Saturday from Guadalajara, Mexico to the “magical town” of Tequila where the spirit was born. Travel first-class in the Jose Cuervo Express Elite Wagon with panoramic views, an open bar lounge, and guided tastings. Operating at 65% capacity means you can stretch out.

Urban mobility blasts into the future with BMW Motorrad USA’s sleek CE 04 electric scooter. Debuting in Q1 2022 for MSRP of $11,795, it features an emissions-free electric drive and clever connectivity solutions. And it’s got oomph with a 42 hp motor, and a max speed of 75 mph for street and highway driving.

Tanteo Tequila is an ultra-premium 100% agave tequila. It’s distilled, infused, and bottled by hand in Juanacatlán, Mexico at the only distillery owned by a co-op of agave farmers. Tanteo distills three unique pepper tequilas with different flavor profiles and heat levels: spicy Jalapeño, smokey Chipotle, and hot Habanero.

Bag maker Incase has added the everyday carry Hipsack to its products made from Bionic – plastic pollution recovered from the ocean. Designed to be worn at the waist or as a shoulder sling, the Hipsack has secure mesh, Velcro and zippered storage pockets, and a detachable keyring to keep valuables organized.

Photographer Troy Litten challenged himself to photograph every bowl of noodles he ate across Southeast Asia. From crowded Hanoi food stalls to Bangkok skyscrapers, he documented his delectable lunches then turned it into a colorful 500-piece Galison jigsaw puzzle guaranteed to whet your appetite.

The new QX60 is a complete redesign of the family-friendly three-row SUV. It has more room for its seven passengers, a hands-free liftgate, and one-button 2nd-row seats that pop forward for easy 3rd-row access. The gorgeous Autograph edition offers quilted semi-aniline leather, open-pore wood trim, Bose audio, and more.

Level up your home gym with the portable TRX Home2 System. The gym-in-a-box provides the tools for resistance training, and lets you personalize exercises for a total-body workout. Straps with adjustable foot cradles anchor to doors, rafters, beams, fence poles, and almost anywhere outside. The TRX App offers audio coaching.

Award-winning mixologist Masahiro Urushido (of NYC’s Katana Kitten) shares his knowledge of Japanese spirits and cocktails with 80 recipes that exemplify Japan’s contribution to the cocktail scene, both from his own bar and from Japanese mixologists. Urushido analyses the Japanese approach and demystifies ages-old techniques.

This cutie pie baker makes the cutest 4” single-serving pies in minutes to satisfy sudden cravings. Salivating for a fruit pie while RVing or living in a dorm? Hangry for a quick breakfast quiche or chicken pot pie? Just plug in the non-stick Dash Mini Pie Maker anywhere, assemble the ingredients, and voila.

LOKI, much like the Marvel character, has mysterious superpowers. It’s infused with a healthier cannabinoid alternative to alcohol. The euphoric effect comes from the Delta-8-THC, a natural element of cannabis that is federally legal below 0.3% THC. There’s no hangover, paranoia, sugars, or carbs, and only five calories.

Made to take on tough road conditions, Sa1nt’s moto-style leather gloves are resistant to abrasions, tears, cuts, and punctures. The stretch cuffs with Velcro closure flex with every throttle twist, while index-finger touch screen tech keeps you connected to media and controls. The black goatskin leather revs up the styling.

Questlove’s filmmaking debut is a concert doc about the legendary 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, held just 100 miles from Woodstock. Featuring Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sly & The Family Stone, and more. It’s a testament to the power of music during times of unrest, both then and now. Debuts 7.2.2021 in theaters and on Hulu.

You could spend $400 on the lacquered Jonathan Adler Sorrento Backgammon Set or save a bundle with his $25 cardboard lookalike that opens into a pair of cheery op-art game boards for backgammon and checkers. The designer’s 2-in-1 Travel Game Set has two handy drawers to store wood game pieces and dice.

No more summer bummers losing shades that sink to the bottom. Rheos Nautical Eyewear collaborated with Southern Tide to create the preppy clothier’s first sunglass collection… and they float. Six frame styles (men, women, unisex) pair with polarized nylon, shatter-resistant lenses that are clearer than glass.

The Overlook Blanket is exactly what you’d expect from the Colorado makers of rugged, high-performance clothing. This 70” x 58” water-shedding wonder is made from Voormi’s Surface Hardened Wool for a long life as a car-trip staple, camping necessity, and fireside companion. With its roll-up case, it’s ready to go anywhere.

Artist Tom of Finland masculinized erotica that boldly defined late-20th century gay culture. In Tom’s memory, pour a stiff one with small-batch Tom of Finland Organic Vodka made by Master Distiller Mika Mönkkönen at Lignell & Piispanen, the second-oldest family-run company in Finland.