Best of CH 2017: Instagram

Extraordinary finds from world travels and our home city of New York

Just about every Cool Hunting team member can attest to the fact that it’s easier to write a feature length story than an Instagram caption. With the beauty we cross in a year, images really do speak a thousand—or more—words. We do our best, though, to provide additional insight. As a collaborative editorial effort, cataloging our adventures both at home in NYC and abroad, the …

Best of CH 2017: Cocktails

Mixed drinks that truly tingled the tastebuds this year

Like every other art, cocktail-making continues to move forward with incredible creativity. We sometimes tend to dismiss mixed drinks—or food and drink in general—as nothing more than temporary stimulation and indulgent libation. But really, the way ingredients come together, and balance or chaos is triggered, demonstrates more than attention to detail. It’s about pairing. Bartenders activate the senses. With drinks, they initiate conversation. It’s only …

Best of CH 2017: Travel

From Bali to Switzerland, Australia and the USA, some of our favorite destinations this year

Whether exploring a nearby neighborhood or a nation, there’s nothing that satisfies a curious mind quite like travel. This year—like every year—CH full-time staff and contributors from all over the world have experienced adventures of all kinds, all over the globe. With articles focusing on hotels, bars, art and more, our travel section is overflowing with inspiration for your next trip. From must-sees to obscure …