We’re generally fans of GQ here at FreddieBlack, but sometimes we ask ourselves what the hell they’re thinking. One such occasion came when we were flipping through this month’s issue with the Taylor Lautner cover and came across their swim trunks feature. Not only did the suits highlighted border on Dolce&Gabanna/ Calvin Klein ad homoeroticism, but it is also is clear that anyone in lesser physical shape than Mehcad Brooks would look completely foolish in most of the trunks. So Freddie decided to show you a few of his favorites and we’re sure there is something in here for everyone.

You may be asking yourself; who is David Carney and why should I give a fuck what his sangria recipe tastes like? The answer is because the recipe Carney offers up has been tested by thousands, had hundreds of dollars of research put into it, and has been made by so many different hands with great results that it is almost foolproof. Simply head to the market and grab the following ingredients and like Marley says, stir it up.

In LA, few things remind us of the old days. A city that loves to change restaurants and clubs faster than you can blink your eyes or go back for a second drink, and considers a fifty year old building ready for tear down rarely looks on history with a favorable eye. But we think even the land of the Prius and plastic surgery should have the types of businesses that made this country great. So when a friend of ours asked us if there were any real, old-school style butchers left in the city, we knew we there had to be at least one.

With the first round of qualifying beginning today for the 2010 Wimbledon tournament, we thought we would pay a little respect to the greatest player ever to live (with the possible exception of Rod Laver) and a total embodiment of all that is FreddieBlack. Roger Federer will not only be everyone at Freddie’s favorite this year, but could become the only player in the history of the game to win 17 grand slams. He doesn’t really need that though because he is already the only player in the world to win 16. Either way, between his on-court dominance and off-court style, you can take a few cues from the best ever.

Any day is a great one to take a little time for self-reflection. Especially if this is something you haven’t done in a while, a personal self-assessment test is a great way to keep the knowledge of yourself current and may even provide you with an idea or spark that could change your life. These days access to great self-assessment tests has never been easier and these are a few of our favorites.

Whether it’s a job interview or a chance encounter at a bar, you always want to be remembered in a favorable way. Living in a large city, attending a university or taking a summer trip with family or friends, we all are constantly in situations which will allow us the opportunity to meet new people, many of whom we may want to keep in contact with after our initial conversation. So how can we make sure we present the best “us”? Follow the tips below and you’re sure to leave a smile on the face of your next potential associate or date.

Soon during a day in the summer when a cold beer has become yesterday’s papers and you’re out of Pimms, you’ll go for the bottle that will sit right next to your other favorite spirits on your home bar. Perfect for ladies who want something nice and easy and guys who are feeling in touch with southern tradition, Jeremiah Weed is almost as lethal as your average straight vodka or scotch, a conversation piece and a perfect accompaniment to a breezy summer day.