Get eating, start drinking, and take each city by storm.
The Rivalry - Places
Get eating, start drinking, and take each city by storm.
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Hotel
LA | NY |
They might be places to hang your hat for a night, or to go full star and set up shop for years. In either case, LA and New York have you covered with some of the sweetest suites in the world.
The Carnegie Hall of jazz. And the world's only concert venue where Mick Jagger is your upstairs neighbor.
It doesn’t get more L.A. than a location sandwiched between an Erewon and The Eagle. Set a course for the East Side and find your spot near the pool at this perfect hideaway.
Every room in this mid-century icon has floor-to-ceiling windows for postcard perfect city views.
The name is no mistake. This is the best place in the city to find your place in the public eye.
Los Angeles
THE CHATEAUThe best address in town to both live fast and die young. Turndown service optional.
SILVER LAKE POOL & INNIt doesn’t get more L.A. than a location sandwiched between an Erewon and The Eagle. Set a course for the East Side and find your spot near the pool at this perfect hideaway.
THE LINE HOTELEvery room in this mid-century icon has floor-to-ceiling windows for postcard perfect city views.
New York
CARLYLEThe Carnegie Hall of jazz. And the world's only concert venue where Mick Jagger is your upstairs neighbor.
THE JANEThirty years ago, RuPaul lived in the hotel's tower and the party hasn't stopped since.
PUBLICThe name is no mistake. This is the best place in the city to find your place in the public eye.
Food
LA | NY |
Even in the most bitter of rivalries, food has the power to bring us together. Once we stop fighting over where to eat.
Put your starpower to the test in the quest to get a reservation at this hotspot. This Italian fave feels like it’s been here forever, but the eggplant emojis hidden in the wallpaper tell a different story.
Beautiful people, beautiful problems, beautiful Brooklyn. The coolest tacos on the original other side of town.
East Side cool meets West Side chic. Pick out your favorite vintage at the bottle shop and sip it with dinner on the patio or cozy up in the enclosed bar. Perfection.
Checkboard floors, white tableclothes, and the best fucking hamburger you will ever have in your life.
Los Angeles
EL COYOTEHave tacos and margaritas with the ghosts from one of Hollywood's darkest hours.
DONNA’SPut your starpower to the test in the quest to get a reservation at this hotspot. This Italian fave feels like it’s been here forever, but the eggplant emojis hidden in the wallpaper tell a different story.
LOLOEast Side cool meets West Side chic. Pick out your favorite vintage at the bottle shop and sip it with dinner on the patio or cozy up in the enclosed bar. Perfection.
New York
INDOCHINESpend a night out in the jungle and rub shoulders with the greats.
DONNABeautiful people, beautiful problems, beautiful Brooklyn. The coolest tacos on the original other side of town.
MINETTA TAVERNCheckboard floors, white tableclothes, and the best fucking hamburger you will ever have in your life.
Bar
LA | NY |
Hiro Clark was born after dark, so we know a thing or two about where to find a drink. Throw down with the best for a night to remember, or forget.
The only bar in New York fit for a railroad baron. Black tie optional. We say wear a tee shirt.
Tiki bars were invented in Los Angeles, and this is one of the best. Try the Bayanihan, the bar’s signature version of a piña colada.
Los Angeles
TOWER BARSee, be seen, seal the deal. Get the right seat here and you know you've made it.
TIKI TITiki bars were invented in Los Angeles, and this is one of the best. Try the Bayanihan, the bar’s signature version of a piña colada.
BAR STELLACraft cocktails with the creative class. Party until tomorrow with tomorrow's stars.
New York
THE CAMPBELL APARTMENTThe only bar in New York fit for a railroad baron. Black tie optional. We say wear a tee shirt.
LUCY'SCome pay tribute to the queen. Over 70 and going strong, there is only one Lucy at Lucy's.
LE DIVESee and be seen where Canal St. ends and the fun begins.
Coffee
LA | NY |
You can debate food, hotels or bars, but one arguement is more important than all the others: where to get the best cup of coffee. We've got your covered when it comes to the life and death issues.
A little piece of the East Side in the heart of West Hollywood. Sneak upstairs and check out the plant shop.
The beating heart of Dimes Square, frequented by people too cool to ever call it Dimes Square.
Call your agent and grab a cuppa. The deals that shape Hollywood happen here over flat whites.
Simple single origins under the skylight. Come by for your dose of caffeine and Vitamin D.
You don’t have to look far to find a coffee shop in Silverlake, but this spot stands out from the pack. The lattes are Jurassic-sized and the pastries from Sugarbloom Bakery sweeten the deal.
Our favorite spot for a flat white and a long hang session. Set your clock to Brooklyn time and let the hours slip by.
Los Angeles
JAVISTAA little piece of the East Side in the heart of West Hollywood. Sneak upstairs and check out the plant shop.
BRAVO TOASTCall your agent and grab a cuppa. The deals that shape Hollywood happen here over flat whites.
DINOSAURYou don’t have to look far to find a coffee shop in Silverlake, but this spot stands out from the pack. The lattes are Jurassic-sized and the pastries from Sugarbloom Bakery sweeten the deal.
New York
LITTLE CANALThe beating heart of Dimes Square, frequented by people too cool to ever call it Dimes Square.
Devocion Coffee WilliamsburgSimple single origins under the skylight. Come by for your dose of caffeine and Vitamin D.
Sweatshop Coffee BrooklynOur favorite spot for a flat white and a long hang session. Set your clock to Brooklyn time and let the hours slip by.
Beach
LA | NY |
When you're living coast to coast it's only natural that the beach is your top priority. Atlantic, Pacific, mythic.
Living on the edge at the foot of the cliffs. Twenty minutes from the West Side and a world away.
The home of the hot dog. The world of the Wonder Wheel. The birthplace of the boardwalk.
Catch the ferry from Manhattan to another world. Warning: beyond this point you may encounter nude sunbathers.
Los Angeles
El MatadorLiving on the edge at the foot of the cliffs. Twenty minutes from the West Side and a world away.
VeniceThe Venice of the West, better than the rest. The place to skate by when the surf's up.
Black's BeachSun's out. Clothes optional. No rules at the edge of California.
New York
The RockawaysWhere the city meets the surf. Bonus: everyday is taco day.
Coney IslandThe home of the hot dog. The world of the Wonder Wheel. The birthplace of the boardwalk.
GunnisonCatch the ferry from Manhattan to another world. Warning: beyond this point you may encounter nude sunbathers.
Hang Spot
LA | NY |
In Los Angeles, hanging out is practically the official sport. In New York, you've got to take a break once in a while to stay sane. Here are our picks for the best spots on both sides of the divide.
The sweetest place to spend a day in Williamsburg. Relax and see what the Domino effect is all about.
Rule the roost at one of the best places in L.A. to see the sunset. Just make sure you pack a flashlight for the hike down.
Get inspired high above the spot where Sunset Boulevard meets the sea
Los Angeles
GRIFFITH PARKThe place to dance among the stars as La-La Land shines below.
CAPTAIN’S ROOSTRule the roost at one of the best places in L.A. to see the sunset. Just make sure you pack a flashlight for the hike down.
RUNYON CANYONLeave your shirt at the bottom and make a mad dash for the top.
INSPIRATION LOOP // WILL ROGERS STATE PARKGet inspired high above the spot where Sunset Boulevard meets the sea
New York
DOMINO PARKThe sweetest place to spend a day in Williamsburg. Relax and see what the Domino effect is all about.
CHRISTOPHER ST. PIERNew York City nightlife was born down by the river. Meet us at the piers.
THE RAMBLECome for the nature, stay for all the new friends you'll make.
Event
LA | NY |
Two cities, one common passion: making the scene. Because you can sleep when you're dead. Or even worse: move somewhere else.
There’s a different vibe every night of the week here. Choose a style and get out your dancing shoes.
If you're not drinking beer and playing pinball while doing laundry, why bother doing it at all?
Spread out for a picnic with some of the greats. Permanent visits reserved for legends only.
Succumb to the siren call and make a fin-footed friend at this epicenter of weird.
Los Angeles
DANCING AT LOS GLOBOSThere’s a different vibe every night of the week here. Choose a style and get out your dancing shoes.
HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERYSpread out for a picnic with some of the greats. Permanent visits reserved for legends only.
New York
Pinball Arcade at Sunshine LaundromatIf you're not drinking beer and playing pinball while doing laundry, why bother doing it at all?
Coney Island Mermaid ParadeSuccumb to the siren call and make a fin-footed friend at this epicenter of weird.