When was the last time you sat down and actually made yourself pancakes? Sure, you probably love the fluffy, delightful taste of this breakfast staple—who doesn’t––but ordering a stack at a diner and cooking it yourself are two drastically different scenarios. If you’re not burning them, they’re likely coming out horrifically misshapen. And while aesthetics aren’t everything, a monster-ish looking pancake doesn’t make for the most Instagram-worthy of breakfast foods. What’s more, even if you get one that looks like it should, you’re not going to stop there. Last we checked, one pancake doesn’t fill you up.
So, Who the Hell Is That Woman on 'Watchmen' This Week? /
For the past two weeks, Damon Lindelof has been challenging viewers to, to borrow a phrase from his previous series, let the mystery be. As a sequel to Alan Moore's seminal '80s comic book, Watchmen the series hasn't been shy about throwing fans into the deep end of its universe with nary a breather for any kind of conventional exposition. Those who read the comic are still finding their footing, so there's no telling what it's like to try and watch this series without having read or even seen Zack Snyder's mid-2009 film adaptation.
And yet, what's been on screen has been undeniably compelling. If you're patient and trust that answers will come and the narrative focus will sharpen into clarity, then it's been a fun, if disorienting, ride. That patience is starting to be paid off with this week's episode, "She Was Killed By Space Junk," which shifted Regina King's protagonist Angela Abar to the backburner in favor of a new character played by the GOAT character actor Jean Smart—who was quickly revealed to be an older Laurie Juspeczyk aka Silk Spectre II. Having had romances with both Doctor Manhattan and Nite Owl, as well as being The Comedian's (the hero whose murder is the inciting incident for the novel) secret daughter, Laurie was a major character in the novel and the first to interact with our new characters here. The episode doubles down on its comic connections from there, confirming the obvious: Jeremy Irons' mysterious man in the castle is indeed a secretly-alive Adrian Veidt, as well as giving backstories on Nite Owl and Manhattan. With that said, Lindelof fan Frazier and Complex's Watchmen expert William Goodman break down the excellent episode and where the series goes from here.
8-Ball Premium Chocolate Whiskey Has Rolled Out a Chocolate-Flavored Whiskey for Those Who Like to Drink Their Dessert /
New West Coast distiller 8-Ball is rolling out a new spirit: a chocolate-flavored whiskey. Bottled in San Diego, California, the chocolate-like hue comes from smooth American whiskey that’s blended with rich chocolate and then aged in select barrels. The tasting notes are a combination of both oak and brown sugar, with a rich and smooth taste. We’ll take a heavy pour of this.
The 15 Best New Pieces of Fall Menswear to Buy Right Now /
What stood out to us when we were curating this week’s list of the best new menswear a guy can buy online were all the subtle, yet effective upgrades to seasonal staples from some of our favorite designers. Nothing symbolizes this better than RM Williams’s Chelsea boot collaboration with legendary designer Marc Newsom. But we also found a lot to like in And Wander’s city-inspired hiking pants and Serac’s luxe new waxed coat. All three offer updated takes on classic style—and underscore that old dogs can learn new tricks. Those selections, and more, below.
Breaking Down David Benioff & D.B. Weiss' 'Star Wars' Exit /
There’s been a disturbance in the force.
As reported earlier this week, former Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have left their planned trilogy of Star Wars films, making for a fourth high profile departure from a Star Wars-related project since Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012. The company’s once lofty ambitions for stories in a galaxy far, far away seem to have changed dramatically and significantly in the proceeding years, leaving a great number of projects to cast out amongst the stars. Before we move forward and take a look at what’s next for Star Wars, it might also be helpful to take a look back and see how we’ve ended up here in the first place. It involves a classic tale of too much, too fast and bold ambitions, culminating with a timely reminder: The best-laid plans are great...until you get a punch in the mouth.
Take Control and Organize Your Refrigerator with the Zip n Store /
Half the fun of cooking is making enough to have leftovers to keep for later, providing the chance to experience your delicious concoction again and again. It’s easy, however, to just put that remaining food in a ziplock bag and then toss in a random spot inside your fridge. Once there, it’s often forgotten about or requires digging around to find it after the fact. Regardless, it’s not the most efficient method of keeping track of what’s what. Also, it’s all too easy to squish the contents of your ziplock when space becomes limited.
From Fishermen to Rock Stars: How Barbour Has Warmed the World for 125 Years /
It’s so picturesque that if you close your eyes, you can easily imagine it—or, at least a place quite like it. Galloway, in southern Scotland, is known for its rolling hills and rugged landscape. Long stretches of pasture blanket the countryside. But the region’s defining characteristic is that it’s exceedingly wet. Galloway received an annual rainfall of roughly 55 inches last year (for perspective, that’s just two inches shy of the average in Hawaii, the rainiest state in America). And after living in these conditions, John Barbour learned a thing or two about long-lasting rain gear.
BottleLoft Magnetic Strips Suspend Beers from Your Fridge for Easy Display /
A well-stocked fridge is a wonderful thing. But the more crammed a fridge, the harder it is to find what you’re looking for.
That’s why a crafty product like BotteLoft magnetic fridge strips exist. These easily installable strips can be affixed to the top portion of your fridge. Once in place, the three magnets help easily store your bottles out of the way of other things in your fridge, while also just looking really f’ing cool suspended from your fridge. When we spotted this on UncommonGoods we couldn’t help but share because we immediately wanted this for ourselves.