Encore’s XS, which is part of the Wynn dynasty, is one of those clubs dreams are made of. Pools, beautiful people, exquisite light shows, and some of the best DJs in the land have kept XS at the top of the heap for the last five years. This is a destination spot, where you can get lost in the sea Read more...

Until recently, Pacha had been unchallenged in NYC’s superclub scene. Despite Marquee’s recent re-opening, Output’s opening, and Space NYC’s pending opening, Pacha has remained one of the best, not just in the city but in the U.S. With a crisp sound system, personable and competent staff (which is an oft-forgotten part about nightlife), stellar lineups, and reasonable location, Pacha remains Read more...

Story, one of Miami’s most luxurious clubs, wins not only for its supreme Infinite Hybrid sound system or its huge lineup of DJs (which regularly includes Calvin Harris, Wolfgang Gartner, and Tiesto), but also for its ambiance. One of the many kudos you’ll hear is for the layout of the massive club—which works brilliantly, even when there are loads of Read more...

A Funktion One goes a long way. At Nicolas Matar’s Cielo, the sound and ambiance are truly the focus. With a rather small and quaint size located in NYC’s meatpacking district, Cielo offers a true clubber’s delight. With lineups privileging the deeper and techier side of EDM, Cielo offers the perfect environment to follow the DJ down a rabbithole. Read more...

This might seem like an odd choice. It’s tiny, and most Chicago residents probably haven’t had the pleasure of visiting. But Board Room is one of America’s swankiest club. It has a fleet of white cars (including Hummers, Lamborghinis, Ferarris, and Porches) to pick up and drop off valued guests. The sound is marvelous. Everyone working, from the bouncers to Read more...

Marquee, situated in The Cosmopolitan hotel, is a great example of Las Vegas night life. Not only does it boast resident DJs like Kaskade, Benny Benassi, and Erick Morillo, it features three rooms of sound (including one strictly for hip-hop), an outside pool area, and much more. If you take a few pointers—try to hit Marquee on Mondays, be prepared to walk Read more...

Stephen Starr creative Japanese restaurant has garnered all kinds of national and international attention since opening a few years back. Located a block from Independence Hall on Chestnut Street, Morimoto has an interior – awash in glass and colors – that is both striking and serene in its design. The restaurant´s namesake and head chef, Morimoto (of Food Network´s Iron Read more...

Percy Street Barbecue sees the South Street debut of restaurateurs Steven Cook and Michael Solomonov (Zahav, Xochitl). Serving a straightforward selection of slowly smoked meats and homey side dishes alongside craft beers and tasty cocktails, Percy Street is an ideal venue for Chef Erin OShea much-lauded Southern cooking, and is on its way to become the city top spot for Read more...

Located in a Rittenhouse Square space evoking the free-wheeling spirit of a speakeasy, Village Whiskey is prolific Chef Jose Garces’ intimate, 30-seat tribute to the time-honored liquor. In fact, Village Whiskey features a veritable library of 80-100 varieties of whiskey, bourbon, rye and scotch from Scotland, Canada, Ireland, United States and even Japan. Much as Village Whiskey could be a Read more...

The Chestnut Hill Hotel is located in the historic community of Chestnut Hill, approximately nine miles northwest from Center City Philadelphia. Although Chestnut Hill is close to Center City by today´s standards, it was originally a distant “suburb” on the outskirts of the Philadelphia countryside. Today, it is one of the region´s most charming neighborhoods. Tree-lined streets and grand estates Read more...