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It’s hard to believe it, but there was a time not so long ago when burgers really were junk food. Thanks – and we really do mean thanks – to a pioneering band of culinary revolutionaries, that is no longer the case. Whether it is gourmet or hipster today the burger has been elevated to an artform. This is our definitive guide to the game-changing burgers that are making London a better place.

Lots of sports deliver memorable shared experiences, but few can do so against the ever-changing natural backdrop that cycling offers. Right now, the UK is blessed with some of the world’s finest cyclists – which might just be because we’ve also got some of the world’s finest cycling routes. For the enthusiastic amateurs among you, SLMan has rounded up five of the nation’s best destinations for a weekend on two wheels…

Need to make the right impression? Or just want to start the day the right way? Whether you’re a morning person or not, these restaurants will help you power up and might help you seal the deal.

England are but 80 minutes away from becoming rugby’s world champions for only the second time. At 9am this Saturday it is all happening and it's just the small matter of 2 times World Cup winners South Africa standing in our way. Not usual pub opening hours but of course there are plenty of venues making allowances and we’ve rounded up London’s best venues opening their doors early…

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Autumn always ushers in a raft of new bar openings. From where is serving up the tastiest craft beer to cocktails with flair, we’ve rounded up the ones that deserve your time and money.

London is home to some of the world’s most exclusive and coolest members clubs. If you’re the kind of guy this appeals to and think you’d use it enough to justify the commitment then look no further because SLMan has rounded up the best options for every budget and taste.

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Whether you’re a dab hand in the kitchen or keen to get better there are endless cookbooks that appeal to the modern male chef. From recipes ready in record time to cookbooks created by your favourite butcher, here are 10 culinary classics every man should own.

True crime is the genre that sent podcasting stratospheric. Serial, the original word-of-mouth wonder, forced a review of its case in the US Supreme Court and sparked a listening revolution. Today, there’s a wealth of true-crime podcasts to grip, intrigue and entertain us. Here are five new ones well worth your time.

London’s restaurant scene is booming with new openings on an almost daily basis. From traditional British fare to dirty vegan burgers, SLMan has rounded up those causing the biggest stir…