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What is it about traveling that makes us crave a pre-noon cold one? And who says we can't do the same at home? Plus:

• The YouTube guide to style: Everything from aesthetic lifestyle vlogs to deep dives on fabric production.
• The best street foods in the world: Vietnam’s noodle soups, Sicily’s spleen sandwiches and more.

Morning Beers: Airport Ritual or an Indulgence for All Settings?

The fact that we roll out the cliché “It’s five o’clock somewhere!” when indulging in something alcoholic earlier in the day speaks volumes when it comes to long-standing societal norms around booze consumption, at least in the United States. A drink is for the evening, with Mimosas and Bloody Marys getting the brunchtime pass. Anything not commonly paired with eggs Benedict tends to elicit an eyebrow raise when sipped too early. Beer occupies a bit of a gray area, as it’s widely acceptable to leisurely day-drink — in moderation — in family-friendly taprooms. But crank the clock all the way back to before noon, and you might have a slight taboo on your hands.

There tends to be one major caveat: traveling. Airports are like parallel universes where the rules of our everyday lives don’t exist. We’re stressed out, and we might be toasting the kick-off of a vacation. Everyone is on a different time zone, so you don’t worry about judgmental glances when sipping a lager at 9 a.m. — for all they know, it’s 3 p.m. for you.

Just how many people are actually enjoying a beer before noon when they’re traveling, and why? Are there reasons not to? 

Yesterday, we asked you about the worst thing a man can have in his place. You said:

• Unframed photos (5%)
• Navy sheets (16%)
• An ugly gaming chair (35%)
• A futon from college (44%)

A Guide to the Best Street Foods in the World

Street food is representative of the place it comes from and the people who make it, and that’s who should be lined up next to you. The fewer people who look like you or speak your language, the better. Locals grabbing a quick snack on the run, having a bite of breakfast, taking their lunch break, joining family for dinner or soaking up a night of drinks on the way home, ideally with something spicy and greasy and free of frills, should be your company.

Visit the best street foods in the world with an open stomach and an open mind, and hit the streets for a rare taste of happiness and satisfaction the likes of which cannot and never will be delivered via the environs of a stuffy, formal restaurant.

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The Youtube Guide to Style

As far as algorithmic content buckets go, style (fashion, menswear, whatever you want to call it) would appear one of the leakiest, if only because it’s filled to the brim and then some. What is style on the internet, after all? Is it wardrobe walkthroughs or capital F Fashion takes? Maybe it’s timepiece tidbits, designer drops and grooming guidance? You understand what I’m getting at here: despite their wildly varied subject material and, at times, incongruous audiences, all of these niches and more have been lumped together into one category.

This is particularly apparent on YouTube. Don’t get me wrong, the platform is a gold mine of content that can help you live a better-dressed, better-looking, better-smelling life. Seasoned sneakerheads splicing Jordan 12s in half to examine the midsole foam, avant-garde obsessives waxing longform poetic about Margiela, noted watch guy John Mayer dorking out about his G-Shock collection — these are all entertaining, often informative avenues exclusive to the platform (Instagram’s ‘fit pic-laden grid could never), but just about as different as they come.