Before daring to traverse the nearly 500 square miles that make up Los Angeles County, every Angeleno asks themselves, "Is it worth the drive?" Here are just a few of many only-in-L.A. places I'm always willing to get behind the wheel for. — Crystal Meers, Los Angeles editor
Today's favorite spot could be "so over" by next Sunday. But for a city that's constantly reimagining itself, NYC manages to maintain a constant stream of greatness. These are some of the places that make my too-small apartment worth living in. — Erin Wylie, New York editor
Being highly judgmental and overtly superficial, it was easy for me to pick my favorite places in Chicago to see and be seen. Below are a few of my best bets for late-night snacks, bleary-eyed brunches, and everything in between. — Emily Fiffer, Chicago editor
SF is more than just a pretty face. Yeah, we've got the whole natural beauty thing going on, but we've got the Mission's endless eats, Hayes Valley's addictive boutiques, and so much more. Even when it's foggy out, these are the places that get me out and about. — Karen Palmer, San Francisco editor