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It\u2019s been an action-packed week, filled to the brim with Olympic glory, and here, Man of Many\u2019s Staff Favourites returns to act as a podium for the items, services, entertainment, and experiences that\u2019ve caught our eye throughout the week.<\/p>\n

For those unfamiliar, we get to try so much of the cool, novel, and chic on a daily basis at Man of Many, but these encounters don\u2019t necessarily result in full write-ups or reviews. Instead, we collect them here for you, in the hope you\u2019ll find something to tickle your fancy. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

\"BarbourBarbour Beaufort jacket | Image: Supplied Barbour Beaufort Jacket <\/p>\n

Frank Arthur \u2013 Co-Founder<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve just pulled the trigger on a Barbour Beaufort jacket. Since we\u2019re in the final days of a Sydney summer, it\u2019s currently hanging patiently in the wardrobe while I wait for the first proper cold snap to break it in.<\/p>\n

The Beaufort is one of Barbour\u2019s true classics. Originally introduced in 1983 and designed as a functional hunting jacket, it\u2019s built for the outdoors. The waxed cotton canvas is the hero. It\u2019s durable, weather-resistant and made to last for decades rather than seasons. One of the things I love most about waxed jackets is the way they age. They develop a patina over time that\u2019s completely unique to the wearer. Creases, marks and wear patterns tell a story.<\/p>\n

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Even if you won\u2019t catch me out in the English countryside hunting pheasants, this jacket is versatile. It\u2019s one of those rare pieces that works just as easily thrown over a suit as it does dressed down with jeans and sneakers. Barbour does some excellent contemporary, vintage-inspired pieces, but I deliberately went with one of the originals. There\u2019s something reassuring about sticking with a design that hasn\u2019t needed reinventing.<\/p>\n

For now, it\u2019s in hibernation. But come winter, I\u2019m looking forward to seeing how it wears in and hopefully keeping it for the next couple of decades.<\/p>\n

Favourite Article of the Week: What We Know About the Upcoming \u2018Michael\u2019 Biopic: Release Date, Cast, Troubled Production<\/a><\/p>\n

\"TimTim Tam Choc Mint | Image: Supplied Tim Tam Choc Mint <\/p>\n

Harry Parsons \u2013 Head of Branded Content<\/p>\n

At the time of writing this, we are a day away from my birthday, and what falls upon my desk? An early birthday gift of some of the best Tim Tams one could ask for. Mint has been a constant in my life, whether that be mint ice cream, Mint Slices, or the OG Mint Patties.<\/p>\n

As a self-proclaimed mint expert, these Tim Tams do not disappoint. They hit the mark on all fronts, maintaining that iconic flavour and mouth feel, with a solid amount of mint. I would compare them to a Mint Slice with more biscuit.<\/p>\n

Safe to say I will have a pack of these in the cupboard, or should it be the fridge? Argument for another time. Go and grab yourself a packet.<\/p>\n

Favourite Article of the Week: New Capsule Collection Proves Melbourne Grand Prix isn\u2019t Just About Cars<\/a><\/p>\n

Favourite Video of the Week: Chery Tiggo 9 Flagship<\/a><\/p>\n

\"SpiceSpice I Am | Image: Supplied Spice I Am <\/p>\n

Rob Edwards \u2013 Branded Content Editor<\/p>\n

This week, I had the best Thai meal of my life at Spice I Am, a small but lively joint in Sydney\u2019s Surry Hills. Like many of you, I\u2019m sure, I\u2019ve been eating Thai food for as long as I can remember, but there\u2019s something different about Spice I Am. It\u2019s as if every other Thai restaurant in Australia offers a compromised version of the cuisine, adapted for the sensitivities of the Western palate (i.e. tone it waaaaay down), while Spice I Am offers the authentic original. <\/p>\n

Several times while we were ordering our meal, the waiter asked, \u201cAre you sure? Very spicy,\u201d before smiling with a small shake of the head at our insistence. This was not patronising, but rather an effort to make sure we were fairly warned. The thing is (and this isn\u2019t a boast, as there\u2019s nothing impressive about my tolerance for heat), the spice levels weren\u2019t as intense as we had been led to believe. It was hotter than your average suburban Thai place, sure, but nothing excessive. <\/p>\n

Where the food did exceed expectations, however, was in the power of the flavours on offer. From the incredible Pad Prik King Crispy Fish to easily the best Panang curry I\u2019ve ever had (I find the latter is a good yardstick when trying a new Thai place), eating at Spice I Am was like drinking highly diluted cordial your entire life and then suddenly chugging syrup from the bottle. I\u2019m already plotting my return<\/p>\n

Favourite Article of the Week: It\u2019s Not Just You, Life Really Is Getting More Expensive<\/a><\/p>\n

Favourite Video of the Week: \u201cOh, you\u2019re still doing that little band thing?\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n