Matthew McConaughey • March/April 2011
Features
A Time to Shine
The star power is set on "Mute" as Matthew McConaughey rolls up on his bicycle. It's hardly a movie-star entrance: no limo or flashy car, no entourage, no stylish threads and no …
The Mystery Behind Magnolia Lane
Since 1934, the best golfers on the planet have gathered at Augusta National in Georgia every first week of April to take part in the historic Masters tournament. Published in …
Golf on the Slopes
I came for the winter, but stayed for the summer." Ask ski-crazed transplants to the mountains why they live where they do, and this is a refrain you will hear repeated in …
Bits, Bytes and Bets
It is an NBA Sunday in Nevada. Across the state, odds makers nudge point-spreads, gamblers scrutinize fluctuating lines, and casino clerks process last-minute blizzards of …
Picture That!
Your local electronics superstore has shelves full of digital cameras that are decent but unexceptional (oh look, it’s a pink one!). If you know where to look, however, there are …
The Watchmakers Who Saved Glashütte
Nestled among the natural beauty of the Erzgebirge mountains, the small eastern German town of Glashütte had once been known for its world-famous watch industry and the timepieces …
Cigars
A Conversation with Alan Rubin
Alan Rubin wasn't born into the cigar business, and the timing of his debut—1996—hardly guaranteed success. The cigar boom had already reached its zenith, and when his first …
Habanos Today
A trio of the top Habanos S.A. executives discuss how they manage Cuba’s global cigar brands.
Ratings from this Issue
Up Front
Battling the Lies
It's bad enough that there doesn't seem to be any attempt in the scientific community to look at cigar-smoking through unbiased eyes. But when we heard about a grant proposal …
Out of the Humidor
Dear Marvin, An excellent article on La Gloria Cubana and recognizing their tradition and continued excellence in the cigar marketplace. I have been enjoying the Serie R for …
The Good Life
Red, White and Ticking
It is not well known that the good ol' U.S. of A. was once an important center for production of mechanical pocket and wristwatches. But two important names from that era survive, …
Chef's Choice Food Slicer
For years my passion has been cooking meat. I'll marinate it for days, get up before dawn and rub it, mop it, inject it with flavors. I'll smoke, roast, grill any kind of meat …
Laucala Island
Laucala Island is a name you must remember, because it is a place you will never forget. If you are looking for isolation without deprivation, for pampering without …
Shining Shoes!
They say you can tell a man by the shine on his shoes. According to Rickey Thornton who's been shining almost nonstop for more than 15 years at his double-chair Morning Glory Shoe …
Garmin S1
If you have tired of fumbling around in your pocket or tugging at a plastic belt clip for the latest GPS-enabled golf device, Garmin has solved your problem. The Garmin GS …
Cadillac CTS Coupe
It's been a long time since Cadillac could justify its claim to be the "standard of the world," arguably since the days when the old Eldorado had bigger fins than a fighter jet. …
Stand-Up Video Games
After three decades of video gaming, my thumbs are lethal weapons. Butt planted on couch, I can toss a beefy wrestler across a ring, smack Johan Santana's fastball over the wall …
3-D Camcorders
High-quality, high-def, 3-D video recording is heading to Little League games and birthday parties near you, thanks to a pair of new camcorders just hitting store shelves. At the …
Tawny Ports
It's hard to argue against the charms of a fine Vintage Port that's been cellared for decades-except when your aim is instant gratification. That's the time for tawny Ports. These …
Rabbit Air Art Series Air Purifier
As cigar enthusiasts, we appreciate cigar smoke, but we recognize that others disagree. So we use air-purifying appliances that filter the air, but may savage the decor of a …