East Village is home to probably the highest concentration of bars in the country, at roughly 300 bars in the neighborhood, and come in all varieties. It’s grittier than the West Village but with quite a few unique spots and reknown cocktail bars. Death & Co. Wrote a best selling book on mixology. This place […]
Which city is better- SF or NYC?
NYC versus SF – the debate that never ends It seems that every week one of our friends moves from NYC to the Bay Area for the allure of Silicon Valley, usually as a result of a job offer at a tech company, but sometimes with the bold endeavor of becoming an entrepreneur. Some end […]
Top 7 restaurants to check out in Chicago
Here are 7 fine dining institutions in Chicago that we recommend: 1. Sixteen 401 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 sixteenchicago.com At the height of luxury, executive chef Thomas Lents and the servers that execute a ballet-esque presentation take you through a seasonal story told via innovative courses, giving you the most delectable and nuanced dining experience. Michelin-starred, […]
Review: Sofitel Bogota
During a recent trip to Bogota, Colombia, YGenMag stayed at likely the most luxurious property in all of Colombia, the Sofitel Bogota Victoria Regia Hotel, a 5-star hotel. The property is immaculate, with its French design and red brick façade, and the service is excellent. Upon arrival, the manager personally gave us a tour and, as […]
Review: El San Juan Resort and Casino
We recently stayed at the newly renovated El San Juan Resort and Casino and highly recommend it to our readers, for the next time you’re looking for a weekend jaunt to a sunny locale. The El San Juan Resort and Casino offers an old world feel with hip Puerto Rican culture. Out of all of the […]
Best coffee shops in NYC
With so many great independent coffee shops in Manhattan, there is not much reason to be going to Starbucks. Those who are “in the know” (which now includes you) go to places like the following: Abraço 86 East 7th Street abraconyc.com Hole in the wall shop, often with lines out the door. Excellent coffee bean […]
Top 7 most fun brunch spots in NYC
New York may in fact have invented the boozy weekend brunch, but not all spots are alike. Here is our list of some of the best brunch party spots in New York: 1.) Harlow (Currently closed) Weekly brunch on Sundays 12-6pm. Seasonal Saturday brunch parties hosted by Derek and Daniel Koch. 109 East 56th Street harlownyc.com […]
Top spots in the Hamptons this summer
This summer the Hamptons nightlife continued to move east, away from Southampton and with more action in Montauk. We had a tough time narrowing down the list to 7, so here are 10 of our favorite spots in the Hamptons. The Surf Lodge Montauk Trendy hotel, restaurant, and bar with a whimsical surfer vibe is […]
Private planes and helicopters from NYC on a budget?
Private aviation used to be the privilege of the ultra rich. Now, several startups have figured out how to make it more accessible and even bookable on your iPhone. 1.) Beacon Air: $2,000 per month all you can fly. Allows for unlimited flights between NYC (flying out of Westchester, 45 minutes north of the city), […]
Top 7 new hotel properties in NYC
Over the past two years, the city has seen a plethora of bold, creative hotel projects. Here are our favorite new properties: 1.) Baccarat New York 28 W 53rd St. https://www.baccarathotels.com 2.) New York Edition 5 Madison Avenue http://www.editionhotels.com/new-york 3.) Park Hyatt New York 153 West 57th Street http://newyork.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html 4.) Viceroy New York 120 West […]
