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Tips January 31, 2023

BEST DELIS IN NYC

There may be no greater moment of city serenity than sitting at the perfect seat in a New York City Deli. These institutions are endangered species in the concrete jungle, [...]

By CYTIES

Tips January 23, 2023

TELLURIDE WITH HUCKBERRY

By Travis Platt

Tips December 27, 2022

COZIEST BARS IN DC

In New York, things happen fast. One thing that roars by faster than Christ Krieder slap shot is the seasons. With the leaves blowing up streets and the temp dropping [...]

By Andrew williams

Tips December 5, 2022

BEST ROLLING SUIT CASES

If you are still lugging a big bag over your shoulder, Trains, Planes, and Automobiles style, well, then it's time for an upgrade. Traveling with ease is not only necessary [...]

By CYTIES

Tips November 7, 2022

BEST NEW BARS IN NYC

In New York, things happen fast. One thing that roars by faster than Christ Krieder slap shot is the seasons. With the leaves blowing up streets and the temp dropping [...]

By CYTIES

Tips October 24, 2022

BEST BARS IN PARIS

Paris, 'Lutèce', 'Paname', 'Pantruche', or , the City of Light'. For all we know, Paris might be the coolest place in the universe. It takes a moment for the city [...]

By CYTIES

Tips October 24, 2022

BEST BURGERS IN LA

Orange sky, palm trees swaying, Kendrik on the speakers, and special sauce running down your wrist—this a true Los Angeles moment. The burger scene has always been a Cali thing, [...]

By CYTIES

Tips September 26, 2022

BEST COFFEE IN SEATTLE

Fall is not complete without a piping hot coffee in hand. What better city to round up some coffee conversation than the one that is the empire of it all, [...]

By CYTIES

Tips September 18, 2022

BEST PIZZA IN NYC

One thinks if we made contact with an alien world, what would we bring as a food offering to represent our blue and green planet? Pizza, we should and would [...]

By CYTIES

Tips May 30, 2022

JAMES BOND X GLOBE TROTTER

As if we need another reason to convince you to buy more luggage, globe-trotter has just unveiled a new luggage collection commemorating the 60th anniversary of Dr. No. The line [...]

By Travis Platt

Tips May 16, 2022

CITY GUIDE: ST. PETE

If St. Petersburg–the Burg’ to locals–was a full court game of pick-up basketball, we’d tell you to run that ish’ back. With great beaches, blossoming beverage and dining industries, a [...]

By Andrew Williams

Tips April 17, 2022

CITY GUIDE: LONG ISLAND CITY

If you’re not familiar with all that Queens has to offer, Long Island City is a great place to start. Easily accessible from Manhattan and Brooklyn, the city’s largest borough [...]

By Katherine Barton

Tips September 19, 2021

TOP 5 MOTO RIDES IN SIN CITY

Las Vegas is a favorite home base among adventurers from all walks of life, whether it's climbing, camping, motorcycles, or hiking. There is so much to do and see in [...]

By James Billington

Tips September 13, 2021

GREENPOINT

When it comes to Brooklyn, a borough guide is too broad; each neighborhood brings its own unique style and must-visit destinations to the table. Greenpoint is the end of the [...]

By KATIE BARTON

Tips July 26, 2021

ROAD TRIP ESSENTIALS

The destination is chosen, oil changed, and a quick check of the tire pressure. You are ready for the open road; the world is yours for an EPIC road trip. [...]

By Mark McKee

Tips July 21, 2021

MAUI ROAD TRIP

Pretty sure whoever came up with the saying, “It’s about the journey, not the destination,” was talking about the Road to Hana. Lush, winding, curvy, steep, and sort of dangerous [...]

By Britt Mattie

Tips July 12, 2021

PALM SPRINGS

Palm Springs is the kind of mirage we all need. It's a place to escape, hide, recharge, and let the desert wring you out—there really isn't any other city like [...]

By TRAVIS PLATT

Tips June 14, 2021

LAKE COMO

It may be the third largest of the Italian Lakes, but definitely not the third best. Lake Como, also known as Lario, is located at the foot of the Alps [...]

By Britt Mattie

Tips May 31, 2021

MOTO LANDS

We've reached the end of Moto May, and what a ride it was. While packs of people are flocking to the beaches in seek of summer, we encourage your group [...]

By Mark McKee

Tips May 21, 2021

THE LITAS

The name was contrived from a drunken bar night, naturally. ‘The Litas’ sounded cool enough for a female-focused riding group. Digging just a bit deeper into the meaning—in Latin, the [...]

By BRITT MATTIE

Tips May 7, 2021

HOUSE BEER

Walking into any liquor store these days can be a bit overwhelming unless you know what you want and know which cooler it is in. There are new breweries canning [...]

By BEN HITCH

Tips April 16, 2021

O’SHAUGHNESSY DISTILLING

Not often is Minneapolis, MN on the top of a traveler's hit list, but come this summer, there will be reason to fly the "Land of 10,000 Lakes", especially if [...]

By BEN HITCH

Tips March 14, 2021

NBA TOP SHOP

By Pete Whish

Tips February 22, 2021

OUTFIT THE ADVENTURE – JACKSON HOLE TRAM

If you've ever strapped on a pair of skis with any intention of going full send, you know of the Jackson Hole Tram. It's one of the most iconic in [...]

By BEN HITCH

Tips February 7, 2021

HALFTIME SHOWSTOPPERS

Some only watch the big game for the Halftime show, others leave it on in the background while the trough of deep-fried goodness is revisited. You may have no interest [...]

By BEN HITCH

Tips January 11, 2021

SECRET STASH OF SKI TOWNS

Painted by the pictures of Hot Dog, Out Cold, Aspen Extreme, and many more, the ski town vibe has been sought after by many and lived by less, that is until of [...]

By BEN HITCH

Tips January 7, 2021

PLAYOFF GEAR

12 NFL teams are preparing to get down on the gridiron this winter with one goal—hint: it begins with “L” and ends with “Lombardi”.

By ANDREW WILLIAMS

Tips January 1, 2021

NEW YEAR — GEAR CHECK

Were you eager to throttle up and leave 2020 in the dust? We feel you. CYTIES is honored to have been your co-pilot during nine wild months. We hope our [...]

By ANDREW WILLIAMS

Tips December 31, 2020

BEST OF THE YEAR

By Ryan & Travis

Tips November 15, 2020

TOWER RECORDS RETURNS

Everybody loves a comeback, especially when it's one of the most epic and recognizable names in music culture—Tower Records is back. Back in the day, bands would travel from the [...]

By Travis Platt

Tips November 15, 2020

COOKING WITH FIRE

Crisp air getaways are what autumn is all about, and with the limitations of large group gathering for Tukey Day, many of us will embrace the holiday as an opportunity [...]

By Britt Mattie

Tips October 14, 2020

SHARPEN YOUR SHELTER

The tastes and attitudes of men have evolved, including their perspectives on places of personal sanctuary. To that point, upgrading the man cave is long overdue: tattered couches, tired dartboards, [...]

By Andrew Williams

Tips September 20, 2020

CAR CAMP ROAD TRIPPIN’

Camping does not mean that you have to jam everything into a backpack and hike miles to the campsite. It can certainly be that you just start throwing stuff in [...]

By BEN HITCH

Tips September 17, 2020

COLORSMITH

Have you noticed Father Time knocking on the door in the form of gray hair? In the past, either a one-size-fits-all boxed hair color or accepting the inevitable graying was [...]

By CYTIES

Tips August 30, 2020

SURF BOOKS

Feel free to disagree, but we believe there’s nothing quite comparable to brushing the iridescent green wall of an open face wave with the tips of your fingertips. That being [...]

By Britt Mattie

Tips August 16, 2020

SPEARFISHING 101

The ancient fishing method of spearfishing has been used by humans throughout the world for millennia. In paleolithic time, early civilizations jerry-rigged sharpened sticks, barbed poles, or harpoons to catch [...]

By Britt Mattie

Tips August 12, 2020

BIG CITY SURF

We've been indoors more than expected since March, and now that it's Summer 2020 dare us to dream about paddling out into the surf and ripping a wave through misty [...]

By CYTIES

Tips August 7, 2020

BAG UP YOUR SURFBOARD

When it comes to protecting your custom hand-shaped log, with curves in all the right places, it’s best to put a bag on your treasured ride when she’s not in [...]

By Britt Mattie

Tips July 12, 2020

10 COOL COOLERS

There are things out there in the world that are better served cold or need some type of refrigeration to prolong their life. And with the desire to keep temperatures [...]

By Ben Hitch

Tips June 17, 2020

OYSTER SHUCKING 101

Every oyster aficionado has there own way of preparing the mollusks, but it all starts with the art of the shuck, without the proper technique, there is no oyster to [...]

By CYTIES

Tips May 24, 2020

COFFEE GADGETS FOR HOME

While it’s easy to find a favorite cafe and cruise through every time you’ve got the itch, having a true barista setup at home is an absolute must. It doesn’t [...]

By CYTIES

Tips May 17, 2020

COOLEST COMMUTER BIKES

Whether your ride is for commuting to the office, ripping around town or just heading to the store to pick up some essentials, a lot can be said about someone [...]

By CYTIES

Tips April 30, 2020

BEST OF BOND

You all know him as Bond, James Bond, with the countless shaken not stirred martinis he has had along the way. When MI6 and the world are in trouble there [...]

By Ben Hitch

Tips April 26, 2020

THE BEST OUTDOOR DOCS

Feeling cooped up? Don’t fret, we’ve got your back. Grab your remote and scroll below for the coolest outdoor adventure documentaries aimed to offer some fresh air for the mind, [...]

By Travis Platt

Tips April 5, 2020

HOME OFFICE UPGRADE

It’s a whole new world out there and with that, all or many of us are working from home. Maybe you’ve had the luxury of the commute from the bedroom [...]

By Ben Hitch

Tips March 31, 2020

THE GRAND LIBRARY

Welcome to The Grand Library, shhhhhhh. No, a library card is not required, simply scroll down to see the digital shelves stocked with the best-of-the-best when it comes to the [...]

By CYTIES

Tips March 27, 2020

BEST COFFEE SUBSCRIPTIONS

It doesn’t matter if you have time in your day to head out and grab some beans because you can’t… well, we’re all being asked not to. But let us [...]

By Ben Hitch

Tips March 26, 2020

COMFORT IN THE HOMESTEAD

We've got you covered with some elite items to grab or inspire your next chillax session wherever you are sheltered up, to find some serious comfort at home.

By CYTIES

Tips March 21, 2020

MOVIES TO PASS THE TIME

Nobody likes being stuck indoors, especially when the sun is shining. But given the current state of affairs, there is not much we can do right now except to hunker [...]

By Ben Hitch

Tips September 5, 2019

N64: First of Its Kind, Best of All Time

Everyone has their favorite console and an onslaught of games to go with it. Some will call on Sega Genesis or the original Playstation. Some will try to tell you [...]

By Ben Hitch

Tips September 3, 2019

FUTURE CARS COMING OUR WAY

Start saving your money because there are seriously awesome cars coming our way in the next few years. 2020 has some serious rides coming our way, and 2021 is going [...]

By Ben Hitc

Tips July 12, 2019

BEST OUTDOOR MUSIC VENUES IN U.S.

If you want, we can play a game. Raise your hand if you like being outdoors? Ok, raise your hand if you like music? Now, here is the real tricky [...]

By Ben Hitch

Tips May 16, 2019

COFFEE TABLE EYE CANDY

Whether or not your coffee table has ever seen a cup of coffee on it, it is a staple to the living room environment as it provides ample space for [...]

By Ben Hitch

Tips April 9, 2019

A FULL WEEK OF SPORTS

It’s only compared to a phenomenon like the 4th of July on a Thursday and Christmas on a Wednesday with an extra hit of 50¢ wings and twofers at all [...]

By Ben Hitch

Tips April 4, 2019

25 EPIC MOVIES FOR APRIL SHOWERS

A rainy afternoon can certainly be a deterrent to the day’s plans, though at the same time it somewhat gives the okay for you to fall into your favored corner [...]

By Ben Hitch

Tips March 14, 2019

Madness in March

There can only be one champion. On March 19th, a bunch of kids will rule the world, well maybe just the U.S., but a flock of student-athletes no older than 22 [...]

By Ben Hitch

Tips February 20, 2019

Workout Jamz

LISTEN NOW There is no denying that music fuels the soul and somewhere out there is a collection of musical doodles for everyone. Have you ever heard someone say, “I [...]

By Ben Hitch

Tips December 11, 2018

Holiday Travel Hacks

The holiday hustle can be stressful, especially if you’re traveling long distances. Below is a checklist combined with some clever tips to score lounge access, cut crowded lines, and beat [...]

By CYTIES

Tips May 15, 2018

Best Men’s Shops in Los Angeles

The style scene for modern men in the City of Angels is setting the bar as the coolest in the nation. Many of the brick & mortars are founded by [...]

By CYTIES