Evan Malachosky

New York

Editorial Director at Optimism

Editorial Director. Previously: @uncrate, @gqmagazine, @esquire, @valetmag, @coolhunting, and more.

Articles

This Pizza Oven Makes Much More Than Just Pies

1 week ago | betterreport.com | Evan Malachosky

Before your first fire, set the oven in a fire-safe zone, preferably outside and away from other flammable materials, place in the burner guard, and attach the 1.2m gas hose and regulator. And because this thing runs on propane, the initial set up couldn't be easier, given you've ever grilled before. To ignite, simply twist a knob found on the righthand side of the oven until you hear clicking and then hear the combustion - just like a gas stove.
Harness the Nicotine Buzz

2 months ago | valetmag.com | Evan Malachosky

31 Days Harness the Nicotine Buzz My first encounter with nicotine was during my sophomore year of high-school. A fourth-liner on my varsity hockey team, I did what I could to fit in—and get some ice time. The seniors all dipped; they'd stuff it into their mouth until their lip looked puffy, using dip as a mouthpiece to pacify the ref should they ask them to prove they had protection in. Oftentimes a bulge was enough to get them to give you the okay. Minutes into putting my fair share in, my...
The Complete Buying Guide to Levi’s Jeans: All Fits, Explained

Jan 21, 2025 | gearpatrol.com | Charles McFarlane |Evan Malachosky |Brad Lanphear

The Complete Buying Guide to Levi’s Jeans: All Fits, Explained School yourself on the history, study the terminology and shop every fit from the most storied brand in blue jeans. Photo by Brad Lanphear for Gear Patrol Share Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission.
The Complete Buying Guide to Levi’s Jeans: All Fits, Explained

Jan 21, 2025 | flipboard.com | Charles McFarlane |Evan Malachosky |Brad Lanphear

4 hours agoA Quietly Dignified Shop for Los Angeles Wildfire Victims Opens Near AltadenaOn Friday morning, outside Kalon Studios in Atwater Village—15 miles from Altadena—the sky is blue and smells like ash. A dozen people quietly wait by the door. Many of them wear masks, and a few of them hold infant children. One couple bounces their baby on their knees.
The Best Gifts for Coffee and Tea Lovers

Nov 11, 2024 | betterreport.com | Evan Malachosky

All featured products and deals are selected independently and objectively by the author. Better Report may receive a share of sales via affiliate links in content. There’s nothing quite as comforting as a warm, well-made cup of coffee or tea. No matter which you prefer, or how you prepare it, you know the feeling that comes with that first sip. Those who love a cozy caffeinated beverage know that occasionally home-brewed batches fall short.
Believe It or Not, Those Tiny Fisherman Beanies Do Serve a Purpose

Oct 26, 2024 | gearpatrol.com | Evan Malachosky

Beanies are supposed to be practical. They blanket those ears, blocking out the wind and snow. So what’s the deal with all those tiny beanies you see everyone wearing? The trendy ones that sit above the ears and seem to serve no purpose at all, besides simply giving off Jacques Cousteau vibes. It turns out they do. Tiny beanies date back to the 1800s.
This Is the Most Affordable Way to Upgrade a Pair of Boots

Oct 19, 2024 | gearpatrol.com | Evan Malachosky

A good pair of boots can last a lifetime. But who said anything about their laces? Even if you love that came on your boots, it makes sense to keep a few extra sets on hand. Laces break, though you can minimize the risk by upgrading to leather, waxed cotton or Taslan. What’s more, they rarely cost more than $10 to $15. Types of Boot LacesMost times, laces are clearly labeled — either round, flat, waxed, leather or Taslan. RoundRound laces are wider, rounded strings that taper at the tip.
Review: Do These Classic L.L. Bean Bean Boots Still Stand Up?

Aug 11, 2024 | gearpatrol.com | Evan Malachosky

The L.L. Bean Boot is one of the most famous products of all time — and one of the easiest to spot, too. Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more A number of brands have flagship products: the designs, whether they’re the Apple iPhone or the Levi’s 501, that pushed them to the next level — into the fold, to the mainstream.
The Best Oxford Shirt for Men in 2024, According to GQ

Aug 5, 2024 | gq.com | Evan Malachosky

The story behind the Oxford shirt is a lot less thrilling than you’d expect. It didn’t earn that fancy-sounding sobriquet through some sacred connection to the tony British university; instead, the shirt's signature cotton fabric was just one of four named after a group of schools picked by a Scottish mill for their associations with society’s upper crust.
Jeremy Allen White Uses a $40 Gadget to Carm-elize His Arms

Jul 26, 2024 | gq.com | Evan Malachosky

Over the last few years, a bona fide cottage industry has sprung up to track every menswear-adjacent move Jeremy Allen White makes. This likely isn’t news to you: we’re proud repeat offenders in the space. No matter how much the internet loves his Michelin-caliber alter ego, though, White is not his character—shared penchant for extremely sick jackets aside.