The magazine uses a glossy oversized format and features content on restaurants, arts and entertainment, and trends in fashion and décor.

It began publication in 1996 and is a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA).

It was founded in 1995 by John Balardo, Tom Hartle, and Stefan Wanczyk.

They acquired Absolute magazine, a publication focused on the luxury lifestyles of affluent New Yorkers, in 2006.

[7] In 2017, Hour Media acquired Atlanta, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and Orange Coast from Emmis Communications.