The Best New TV Shows & Movies This Week: Taste the Nation

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About halfway through the premiere episode of Padma Lakshmi’s Taste the Nation, the multi-hyphenate chef, host, and food personality teams with San Antonio Chef Rico Torres to make some food. It’s pretty standard for these types of food travelogues—you’ll get a moment in which the host joins with a local chef to indulge in some of the area’s specific flavors. Yet what immediately struck me about the scene was the execution of it; each individual ingredient of the larger dish was broken out and specifically highlighted in order to provide a chance for it to shine. It’s a quick, yet extremely insightful, microcosm of what Taste the Nation does so well: A focused look at all the disparate elements that make up what we all know as “American food.”

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Crack Open a Cold One with these 20 Bottle Openers

Unless you’re super talented and are capable of near-wizardry (or are just capable of opening one on a countertop), you’re more than likely going to need a dedicated bottle opener to open your beer bottles or soda bottles. But just because we’re still using bottle openers, that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun while doing so.

With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 20 different bottle openers that will only add more fun to any social gathering. And if these cool bottle openers never see the light of day, that’s fine. They’ll give your place a bit of character.

Regardless of where you use it, there’s more than likely an option for everyone — from nerdy versions to openers that will satisfy sports fans, too. Here are our picks for the best bottle openers around.

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HBO Max's Original Launch Content, Reviewed

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When a new streaming service launches, the library and back catalog is among the first concerns—rightfully so, in a world where nebulous copyrights now control which of even the most mainstream properties is available and where. But the name of the game is content, and so with each new service comes new originals to ostensibly secure loyal subscribers and set the tone for what kind of brand this service will be. 

Now to be fair to HBO Max, some of their originals plans—like, say, iconic auteur Michael Mann's Tokyo Vice, which he was filming on location—have been dashed by COVID-19. And they have long game aces up Bob Greenblatt's sleeves, like 2021's planned launch of Zack Snyder's original vision for Justice League. But, the service launched last week with several original series, so this is what we have to go on now and so far, it's not the biggest splash. A lot of family-friendly fare, Anna Kendrick, a couple of competition shows and a whole lot of BBC imports add up to a nascent service who's biggest draw is still TCM and Studio Ghibli titles. And, Harry Potter I guess, if you're into that sort of thing. Anyway, for curious and ravenous minds, Complex Pop sampled each of Max's originals to tell you what's worth your time. Hit the flip for our first dispatch on HBO Max.

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Dress to Thrill: Orlebar Brown Just Dropped a Fresh Summer Wardrobe Inspired By James Bond

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For many of us, James Bond provided an introduction to the thrills of luxury. The cinematic icon’s impeccable taste has spurred trends for everything from Vesper martinis (you know how he likes them) to Dupont lighters and Globetrotter luggage. On this website alone, there are over thirty stories dedicated to how 007’s on-screen influence has intersected with brands outside of the theater. While purchasing an Aston Martin or an Omega watch can be a considerable investment, it’s not so hard to look like Bond—or at least dress like him. It’s even easier thanks to brands like Orlebar Brown.

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Get Ready for Father’s Day With 11 Sunglasses Perfect for Dads

If you’ve got a birthday or celebration of your dad coming up and you’re hard-pressed to figure out what exactly to get for your dear old dad, don’t worry. There’s one gift that’s always in style: sunglasses. A combination of both style and utility, there’s a chance your dad might have a pair already, but even if he does, why not upgrade him to something nicer? Sunglasses are a thoughtful and practical gift — the perfect combination for dad.

Shopping for your dad might be tough, but we’ve rounded up eight sunglasses that make the perfect gift for dad. Whether your dad loves hitting the links, working in the yard, driving the boat or going for his morning run, we’ve got a frame that will work best for him. Shop the best dad sunglasses, from top brands you know and love, below.

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Missing Baseball Season? These 10 Baseball Gifts are a Home Run for Any Fan

Just because the 2020 Major League Baseball season is on hold due to the coronavirus, that doesn’t mean there aren’t other ways to celebrate one of America’s greatest sports and most beloved pastimes. American baseball has a storied history, with fans that have a deep and abiding loyalty to both the game itself and their favorite team. That’s why the best baseball gifts and gear will appease even the most bummed out of fans.

Sure, not having the 2020 season going on right now isn’t ideal. We miss sports, too. But to help you make the best of a horrible situation, we’ve rounded up ten gifts that are, well, a home run for any fan. Whether it’s this year’s edition of the best baseball videogame, hats to show team loyalty or even a blueprint of your favorite stadium, there’s an option for every fan. You’ll find those options and others, in our list of the best gifts for baseball fans below.

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Everything You Need to Know About HBO Max

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You might have seen or heard about HBO Max without fully understanding what it is. The new streaming service makes its long-awaited debut today, bringing with it a handful of exciting exclusives, making a noisy entrance into an already crowded space. With its arrival, however, comes a handful of questions about the service itself.

AT&T and WarnerMedia, the brains behind HBO Max, haven’t done the best job of communicating the goals, objectives, and even the overall ins-and-outs of how the service will work for existing HBO customers. So we’ve taken it upon ourselves to streamline everything for you. Here’s our guide to fully explain just what is happening with the shiny new service. From what’s included, to how you can sign up for the service, here are some of your most frequently asked questions, answered.

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Here’s How to Clean Your Apple Watch the Right Way

If you have an Apple Watch, there’s a good chance you’re using it just as much (if not more!) than your iPhone. Apple’s beloved wearable has a more persistent presence on your body than a phone does and therefore is more prone to collecting dirt and dust than other pieces of technology. And if you’re going to invest heartily in an Apple Watch, it’s important to make sure you clean it properly so it can keep up with your constantly busy day.

Keep reading to learn how to clean your Apple Watch without damaging it.

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