We're visiting SIN CITY this week and interviewing the fabulous @ivajorg on all the cool spots to hang. This city is more than the famous strip, we've got views for days, culture, art and unique restaurants and experiences. You won't want to miss this one!  Where to stay: Park MGM Las Vegas, ARIA Resort & Casino, NoMad Hotel Where to eat: Barry’s Downtown Prime, Eataly, Sadelle’s Where to drink: Velveteen Rabbit, Màs Por Favor Taqueria y Tequila What to do: Sunset helicopter ride, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod (Full 360 view of city), Valley of Fire State Park, Red Rock State Park RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: Vegas sign, The Neon Museum Favorite pizza spot: Izzy’s Pizza Bus Favorite Las Vegas event: Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival Favorite coffee shop: Dark Moon Coffee Roasters, Mothership Coffee Roasters Favorite wine & cheese spot: Esther’s Kitchen Best season to visit: Spring Favorite rooftop bar: Skyfall Lounge, Legacy Club Favorite local business: Amethyst Colony Tourist trap: Las Vegas sign (Don’t wait in line, take a photo from the side)

We're interviewing @thecocktailsnob_ today and she's giving us the best tips and tricks for getting the perfect craft cocktail, where to find the best drinks in NYC and of course we'll cover where to stay and eat, and what to do! Where to stay: The James New York, Hotel Hugo, PUBLIC Hotel, Moxy Hotel Where to eat: Jacob’s Pickles, Fumu, Zengo, Bubby’s Where to drink: 67 Orange Street, Jimmy at The James Hotel, The Skylark, Warehouse Wines & Spirits What to do: Roosevelt Island, bar hopping, museums, Staten Island Ferry (free and passes the Statue of Liberty), 9/11 Memorial and/or Museum RAPID FIRE Most Instagram-able spot: The Crown NYC (rooftop bar in Chinatown), While We Were Young Kitchen & Cocktails Favorite pizza spot: Joe’s Pizza Favorite Raleigh event: Harlem EatUp! Favorite coffee shop: Euuni Best espresso martini: TAO Favorite wine & cheese spot: Bedford Cheese Shop - Union Square Best season to visit: Summer Favorite rooftop bar: The Crown Favorite dessert spot: Milk Bar Favorite local business: NiLu Gift Boutique, Strand Book Store Tourist trap: Hudson Yards

This week we are with the OG Raleigh blogger @raleighwhatsup and getting a unique perspective of the city with recommendations that you won't find on every yelp list!  Where to stay: Longleaf Hotel, Guest House Raleigh, The Heights House (coming soon) Where to eat: Jolie, Virgil’s Tacos, Rosewater Kitchen & Bar, State of Beer, Trophy Pizza Where to drink: Junction West, Whiskey Kitchen, The Standard, Burial Brewing, Trophy, Barrel Culture What to do: NC Museum of Art, Dorothea Dix Park (Get take out and wine for a picnic), Live music (Pour House, Red Hat Amphitheater, Lincoln Theater, Koka Booth Amphitheater), Natural Science Museum, mural hunt downtown RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: NCMA, train station (warehouse district) Favorite pizza spot: Oakwood Pizza Box Favorite Raleigh event: Hopscotch, Art & Bloom Favorite coffee shop: Sola, Jubala, Idle Hour Coffee Roasters  Favorite wine & cheese spot: Vita Vite Best season to visit: Spring, fall Favorite rooftop bar: Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria Favorite dessert spot: Lucette Grace, Two Roosters Ice Cream Favorite local business: Edge of Urge

We are going all out in NYC this week with the founder of @passporttofridday, a luxury travel agency. Save your $$$ for your hotel because you'll want to splurge next time you visit, especially if you want to stay where the Kardashian's stay! Where to stay: The Greenwich Hotel, Crosby Hotel, The Beekman, The New York Edition Where to eat: L’Artusi, Estela, Altro Paradiso, Don Angie, Cafe Cluny, Anton’s, Rosemary’s Where to drink: Dante NYC, Soho House, The Bar Room at The Beekman What to do: Walk!, Central Park, Explore Brooklyn/Williamsburg, 9/11 Museum RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: West Village Favorite pizza spot: Ruby Rosa Favorite NYC event: Christmas / Holiday season Favorite coffee shop: Café Kitsuné Favorite wine & cheese spot: Buvette, St. Tropez Wine Bar in West Village Best season to visit: Fall Favorite rooftop bar: Dumbo House Favorite local business: MCF Rare Wine

We're back in Columbia, SC this week interviewing the fabulous @shadesofpinck and learning all her favorite spots in this southern town!  Where to stay: Hotel Trundle, Graduate Columbia, Airbnb on Lake Murray Where to eat: Halls Chophouse Columbia, Cantina 76, The Grand on Main, Bourbon Where to drink: Cantina 76, Hendrix, Lula Drake Wine Parlour, Black Rooster What to do: Bike ride down the West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater, bowling at The Grande on Main(rainy day activity), USC Gamecock football game RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: Hotel Trundle, Graduate Hotel, Hendrix Rooftop Favorite pizza spot: Za’s on Devine Favorite Columbia event: USC football season, election season Favorite coffee shop: Indah Coffee Favorite wine & cheese spot: Lula Drake, Motor Supply Company Bistro Best season to visit: Late summer, early fall Favorite rooftop bar: Hendrick’s, Black Rooster Favorite local business: Pout Favorite place to get pimiento cheese: Private Property, Cola’s, DiPrato’s

Missouri as a travel destination? YES! Buckle up as we explore St. Louis for toasted ravioli, gooey butter cake and BBQ! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: Hilton at the Ballpark Downtown, Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, Moonrise Hotel Where to eat: Rooster, The Hill, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta, Louie, Clementine’s Creamery Where to drink: Cinder House and Bar, Three sixty, Boathouse at Forest Park, Wheelhouse What to do: STL Zoo (free), Explore Forest Park, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Gateway Arch, City Museum, Union Station (aquarium, ferris wheel, carousel, mini-golf, rope course, light show, mirror maze!) RAPID FIRE  Most instagram-able spot: The Gateway Arch Favorite pizza: Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Favorite event: St. Louis Art Fair, Blues games, Cardinals game Favorite coffee shop: Kaldi’s Coffee Favorite wine & cheese: Sasha’s Wine Bar Best season to visit: Fall Favorite rooftop bar: Three sixty Favorite local business: Everything in Ladue Best place to order toasted ravioli: Charlie Gitto’s, Anthonino’s Best place to order gooey butter cake: Any bakery at The Hill

Who thinks the west coast is the best? We have @annaabbott on as our guest today telling us where to spot celebrities, what the deal is with Muscle Beach and where to get the best coconut cake in the cute city outside of LA! SHOW NOTES Where to stay: Airbnb Where to eat: Erewhon Market (local market), Tartine, Gjusta, Scopa Italian Roots, The Whaler, La Puglia Where to drink: The Whaler, The Reel, The Brigg, Rooster Fish, The Magic Castle What to do: Visit the Mosaic Tile House, Venice Walk Streets, Walk Abbott Kinney, Go to the beach at night (look up Grunion Run, Venice Beach Skate Park RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able spot: the beach, Mosaic Tile House and art murals all over town Favorite pizza spot: Louise’s Trattoria Favorite event: Grunion Run, Farmer’s Market Favorite coffee shop: Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities Favorite wine & cheese: The Tasting Kitchen, Zinqué Best season to visit: All seasons but winter is less touristy than summer Best rooftop bar: Elephante Beach House, Hotel Erwin Favorite local business: Community Business Tourist trap: The boardwalk

We're in Philly this week with our tour guide @honesttwentyone as she helps us navigate this huge city full of cheesesteaks, shopping and plants!  Where to stay: Airbnbs, The Kipton Hotel Where to eat: Famous 4th Street Deli, Mission Taqueria, Front Street Cafe, Saxby's Where to drink: Howl at the Moon, Drinkers Pub, The Franklin Bar What to do: Wissahickon Creek, Reading Terminal Market, Stump (plant shop), Eastern State Penitentiary, Shopping in Rittenhouse Square Rapid Fire Most instagram-able spot: Rittenhouse Square, Race Street Pier Best pizza spot: Lorenzo’s Favorite event: The Best of Philly Restaurant Festival Fav coffee shop: Saxby’s Best wine & cheese spot: Jet Wine Bar Best season to visit: Spring Favorite rooftop bar: The Franklin Bar Favorite local business: Stump Tourist trap to skip: Rocky steps

Back to New York City to visit the lovely @claire.bridges and explore the iconic Upper East Side. Famous Levain cookies, Gossip Girl neighborhood feels, museums, coffee shop with french bulldogs on every cup. What more can you ask for? SHOW NOTES:  Where to stay: The Mark, Voco the Franklin New York Where to eat: The Penrose, Up Thai, Uva, Levain Bakery, Anita La Mamma del Gelato Where to drink: The Penrose, Eli’s Night Shift, UES. (ice cream shop with speakeasy at the back) What to do: Guggenheim, The Frick Museum, Met museum and 79th and 5th Central Park entrance afterwards, City Bikes during nice weather, Walk everywhere and explore! Rapid Fire: Most instagram-able spot: The Met steps Favorite pizza spot: Emmy Squared Favorite event: Met Gala for celebrity citings Favorite coffee shop: Ralph’s, Hutch & Waldo Favorite wine and cheese spot: Serena’s Wine Bar & Cafe Best season to visit: Fall Favorite rooftop bar: The Skylark Favorite local business: Mixology Clothing

Our list of places to visit is getting longer with another addition of SLC. Join us and @niceadegering today as we eat, drink and explore our way through the capital city of Utah!  SHOW NOTES Where to stay: Airbnbs Where to eat: Eva’s Bakery, Whiskey Street, Sapa, Dali Crepes, Takashi, The Bite / The Cajun Kitchen, Pretty Bird Chicken Where to drink: Whiskey Street, Lake Effect, Current Fish & Oyster What to do: City Creek Center, Temple Square, Ensign Peak Hiking Trail, Red Butte Garden RAPID FIRE Most instagram-able - Pretty Bird Chicken Best coffee shop - Gourmandise Favorite pizza - Maxwell’s East Coast Eatery Favorite event - Farmer’s Market Best wine and cheese spot: Caputo’s Market & Deli Best season to visit: fall Favorite rooftop bar: The Green Pig Pub Favorite local business: Every Blooming Thing, King’s English Bookshop Favorite dessert spot: Handel’s Ice Cream Favorite ski mountain: Deer Valley Resort