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Kin Gin

For a second there it seemed like all the cool foodie restaurants were opening up in Brooklyn. We almost had to cross a bridge to eat culturally relevant cuisine, but then the Lower East Side stepped up. We would say that the food scene, and the scene in general, is better than ever in this part of the city. And now there’s a new Japanese Izakaya restaurant at the Hotel on Rivington. This is the review. Overview Kin Gin is…

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New York City

Corima

I am a big fan of Mexican food, but the restaurants in NYC that, in my opinion, do it justice are few and far between. I’m sure that my view of Cosme as just okay is an unpopular one too. So, when I heard that a chef from the famed Mexico City Contra was opening up a restaurant in the too-cool-for-school Dimes Square area, I was hopeful. This is the review of Corima. Atmosphere Corima sits on Allen Street, exactly…

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New York City

Quique Crudo

I didn’t know this fun fact, but the first Mexican restaurant in NYC to get a Michelin star wasn’t Cosme. It wasn’t even in Manhattan or Brooklyn. Instead, Casa Enrique in Long Island City earned that Michelin distinction. They’ve made their way to the Village this 2024, with the recent opening of Quique Crudo. This is the review. Atmosphere The storefront of Quique Crudo is maybe the best use of a 20 by 15-foot room in New York City by…

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New York City

Point Seven

Some chefs just have a gift. We remember first getting a taste of Chef Franklin Becker’s cooking at Abe & Arthur in the Meatpacking district over two decades ago. Abe & Arthur was the coolest place in the Meatpacking at that time, so it didn’t need to have good food. But it did. Two decades later, does Chef Becker still have that gift? This is the review of Point Seven restaurant in NYC, one of Chef Becker’s latest ventures. Atmosphere…

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Celebrity Travel

Travel Like Timothée Chalamet

Destination: Seoul Korea The Spot: Woo Sum, Edition Denmark, Apgujeong Neighborhood Timothée Chalamet arrived in Seoul to promote Dune 2 in late February. Fans greeted the young actor immediately, like most upcoming superstars. Despite the crowds of admirers, the celeb hit a few local spots in his free time. Up first is Woo Sum, a restaurant specializing in Hanwoo beef – a rare meat from cattle exclusively bred in Korea. We’re talking grade-A cuts of premium beef served Korean BBQ…

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New York City

The Lowell

We almost don’t want to write about this gem, but alas, we’re going to spread the love. Whether you need a place to work for the day, or you’re in a pinch for last-minute drinks, The Lowell feels like a secret garden and oasis in the city. It’s grown up yet easy, elegant, and pretty yet effortless. And it’s the spot for your next tête-à-tête. Atmosphere There are some places that embody darned pretty, and that’s the case with The…

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Destinations + Hotels to Inspire You

Off-Grid Summer Destinations in Europe

We know you love what you do. You love your colleagues, and you especially love your boss. But they call it vacation for a reason, and everyone needs a chance to unplug. Nowadays though, your analyst is in Mykonos, management is spread across Amalfi and St. Tropez and your cool colleagues are in Ibiza. So where can you go with that same cool vibe, but not run into anyone and everyone you know? We have a list of spots that…

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Best Of The Best

Top Resorts in the World

It’s easy to put up a hotel at a destination that everyone wants to go. Though, when you do pop up at a location that becomes a destination becomes of the hotel, well, that’s pretty darned special. A hotel is more than just four walls. If they’re doing it right, they’ll make you want to spend some quality time within its confines. Preferably of course, with your sig other and family. Because once you go luxury hotels, it’s near impossible…

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Reviews

Corner Bar at Nine Orchard

There’s a reason to go to the nether regions of the Lowest East Side where you haven’t been since your analyst days. And it’s not just to relive your early twenties or prove that you still got it. (By the way, you still do). The reason in this case is Corner Bar at Nine Orchard. This is the review. Atmosphere I’m going to start out this review by saying that the Exec Chef in charge, Ignacio Mattos, is/will be out…

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Hotel Reviews

Tea at The Regent Hong Kong

Atmosphere When my friends told me that we were going to The Regent Hong Kong and not the Rosewood, Peninsula or Mandarin Oriental, I have to say that I was disappointed. There was a method to the madness however, and as a visitor you should never question the local experts. This was definitely the case in the choice of afternoon tea at The Regent. The Regent is the only tea out of the options above that has a full-on view…

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