City Compass isn’t another endless list — it’s the only multi-city Curated Collective of locally approved recommendations, designed to support local businesses while making life easier for conference attendees, event planners, travelers, and locals. Every recommendation is the kind we’d share with a close friend: authentic, memorable, and rooted in the community.

We intentionally feature only 6–9 standout spots per category. Not because we don’t love the many great places in every city — but because too many choices can overwhelm. Google is an incredible tool, Yelp has its place, and CVBs provide valuable citywide resources. We appreciate them all. But City Compass is different: we’re not trying to cover everything, we’re curating only the most authentic, locally loved spots. No ads. No filler. No chains. Just the short list that helps you decide quickly and confidently.

Every listing is built to inform and inspire:

Direct access to menus, reservations, group dining, and private event details

Hours, addresses, and social links kept accurate and up-to-date

Enhanced with photos, videos, and articles when available — boosting reputation for businesses while helping travelers make confident decisions

And here’s what makes it possible: our members. It’s thanks to local partners working together that we can create, update, and offer this resource completely free to users. Their support fuels the collective, ensuring that conference attendees, travelers, and locals always have access to authentic recommendations they can trust.

We are not influencers. We’re not a social media group. We’re a collective — uniting local voices across multiple cities to give travelers, planners, and locals a trusted shortcut to the best experiences.

For conference sales executives and planners, that means fast, reliable recommendations for client dinners, team outings, or after-hours connections. For travelers, it’s an easy way to discover authentic, can’t-miss experiences without endless searching. And for our partners, it’s meaningful visibility with high-intent guests, plus professional presentation that strengthens your reputation.

Whether it’s your first visit, your fifth conference, or your next weekend at home — City Compass points you to what matters most: great food, memorable gatherings, and businesses worth supporting.

Eat well. Gather well. Support Local.

— The City Compass Family