Austa Somvichian-Clausen
Freelance Journalist & Founder of grotto Sapphic Bar
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Men's Journal: Best Hotels in the U.S. 2025
Men's Journal: Best Hotels in the U.S. 2025
From remote hideaways to luxury coastal resorts, here are the best hotels across the country for a perfectly appointed trip.
Hotels Above Par: Rosewood Schloss Fuschl Hotel Review
Hotels Above Par: Rosewood Schloss Fuschl Hotel Review
Men's Journal: How to Drink Brandy: Experts Share Their Best Tips
Men's Journal: How to Drink Brandy: Experts Share Their Best Tips
Experts say its one of the most important drinks in cocktail history, but it's just as tasty on its own, too.
Men's Journal: What Is Baijiu? The Most Popular Spirit in the World
Men's Journal: What Is Baijiu? The Most Popular Spirit in the World
Although the liquor's pungent flavors might overwhelm some drinkers, it's on the cusp of a breakthrough.
Robb Report: 10 Ginger Colognes That Will Add a Little Spice to Your Winter-Scent Wardrobe
Robb Report: 10 Ginger Colognes That Will Add a Little Spice to Your Winter-Scent Wardrobe
Ginger is a star ingredient in men's fragrances, especially in the winter when your rotation can use a little spice. Here are our favorites.
PRIOR: The Lush Life of Kauai: A Guide to Hawaii's Garden Isle | PRIOR
PRIOR: The Lush Life of Kauai: A Guide to Hawaii's Garden Isle | PRIOR
A guide to Hawaii’s oldest and greenest island.
Hotels Above Par: Ko’a Kea Resort Is a Luxurious, Crowd-Free Escape on Kauai’s Poipu Beach
Hotels Above Par: Ko’a Kea Resort Is a Luxurious, Crowd-Free Escape on Kauai’s Poipu Beach
InsideHook: I Comfortably Fit 20 People at My Table at Cosmo
InsideHook: I Comfortably Fit 20 People at My Table at Cosmo
Subscribe to my newsletter: sapphic and the city by grotto
Subscribe to my newsletter: sapphic and the city by grotto
A bi-weekly served lifestyle newsletter by NYC-based sapphic cocktail bar concept, grotto. Click to read sapphic and the city by grotto, by Austa Somvichian-Clausen, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
My Cherry Bombe podcast interview
My Cherry Bombe podcast interview
ContentThis week, we’re looking into the future with Austa Somvichian-Clausen. Austa is a travel writer, author, and the founder of Grotto, the New York-based sapphic pop-up bar for queer women, trans, and non-binary folks. She started Grotto when she realized how few spaces there were in the city for sapphic women to
National Geographic: I took these Cotopaxi bags to the Amazon. Here’s how they held up.
National Geographic: I took these Cotopaxi bags to the Amazon. Here’s how they held up.
InsideHook: A Peek Into the World of Exclusive New York Members Clubs
InsideHook: A Peek Into the World of Exclusive New York Members Clubs
Travel + Leisure: The Best Hotels in Charming Savannah, Georgia
Travel + Leisure: The Best Hotels in Charming Savannah, Georgia
Discover the best hotels in Savannah, Georgia, from inns with historic charm to expansive options offering modern luxury. We’ve rounded up this list based on first-hand experience, editor-loved properties, and T+L award-winners.
Saveur: 10 Must-Try Restaurants in Reykjavík
Saveur: 10 Must-Try Restaurants in Reykjavík
Whether you’re looking for pristine seafood or a snappy Icelandic hot dog, you won’t want to miss these 10 best restaurants in Reykjavík.
Hotels Above Par: This 16-Key Inn Is a Chic-but-Cozy Escape in the Heart of the Catskills
Hotels Above Par: This 16-Key Inn Is a Chic-but-Cozy Escape in the Heart of the Catskills
VinePair Branded: Exploring Herradura Reposado’s Rich Legacy and Versatility
VinePair Branded: Exploring Herradura Reposado’s Rich Legacy and Versatility
We spoke with three top bartenders across the country to learn why they love Herradura Reposado and how they like to showcase the tequila.
Men's Journal: 11 Most Exclusive Clubs in the World
Men's Journal: 11 Most Exclusive Clubs in the World
We're running down the most highly coveted private clubs from New York to Monaco.
Robb Report: Why Luxury Brands Are Dropping Whole Lines of Fragrances All at Once
Robb Report: Why Luxury Brands Are Dropping Whole Lines of Fragrances All at Once
From Diptyque to Balmain, luxury houses are dropping five, seven, eight, or even 14 fragrances all at one time. But does the strategy smell good?
InsideHook: The Drinking Culture of Iceland
InsideHook: The Drinking Culture of Iceland
Whether you're imbibing at a Reykjavik cocktail bar or sipping schnapps
Men's Journal: How to Clean a Bong Like a Cannabis Connoisseur
Men's Journal: How to Clean a Bong Like a Cannabis Connoisseur
Regular bong maintenance is key to the quality and taste of your smoke—and your health. Here’s how to clean your bong, and the best products to use.
InsideHook: Dante Opened a Speakeasy Inside the Nordstrom Men’s Store
InsideHook: Dante Opened a Speakeasy Inside the Nordstrom Men’s Store
Men's Journal: How to Drink Limoncello and Make It at Home
Men's Journal: How to Drink Limoncello and Make It at Home
VinePair: NYC Bartenders Are (Finally) Giving the Lychee Martini the Respect It Deserves
VinePair: NYC Bartenders Are (Finally) Giving the Lychee Martini the Respect It Deserves
Travel + Leisure: The Best Hotels in Oaxaca, Mexico
Travel + Leisure: The Best Hotels in Oaxaca, Mexico
Robb Report: Why Iceland Is Making Some of the Best Skin Care and Colognes You Can Buy
Robb Report: Why Iceland Is Making Some of the Best Skin Care and Colognes You Can Buy
Thrillist: It’s All Garlic Everything at This Hudson Valley Food Fest
Thrillist: It’s All Garlic Everything at This Hudson Valley Food Fest
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