Word of Mouth: Santa Barbara

Wine tasting, farmers markets and local secrets in our guide to this city by the sea

In the Southern California city of Santa Barbara, exploring the picturesque mountains, surf beaches and harbor only tells part of the story. The town boasts a world-class museum, lush botanical gardens and a historic mission; plus its close proximity to fruitful farmlands and ideal climate for vineyards has made the area known for high-quality produce and coveted wines. Now, as the artisanal food movement gains …

Madden Equipment

Classically styled packs from a recently revived Colorado heritage brand

Forty years ago in a small shop in Boulder, Colorado, Outward Bound instructor Dan Madden set out to make a better pack that would suit his and his students’ needs in the backcountry. After 10 years off, Madden Equipment is back, producing outdoor-focused packs with enough technical features for adventures and classic styling for the city. Most of the original machines, patterns and employees from …

CitizenM Times Square Hotel

The brand's first American outpost for the mobile citizen continues to shake up the outdated hotel industry

When citizenM announced they were opening their first American outpost in Times Square, we were a bit skeptical. After a stay, however, we were happily proven wrong—they’ve created an oasis in the middle of one of the most chaotic places in the world. From the futuristic-looking rooms to the Google Earth-printed carpet, the free Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel to the artwork-covered living room (their …