Air Canada AC790 – Los Angeles LAX ✈ YYZ Toronto
Overalll, I like Air Canada a lot. This was a no frills commuter kind of flight. But the seating ptich is an inch or two more that United or American Economy, and arriving at Toronto YYZ is quite a bit easier than one might expect. Even with a Passport Control, a very efficient process. I never have issues when traveling … Read More
Geranium Copenhagen – The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants #19
The World’s 50 Best Restaurant #19 – Geranium Copenhagen Going to Geranium was one of my most looked forward to dining experiences. After one person referred to it as “Life Changing”, how could one not be excited for the opportunity have dinner at one of Europe’s best restaurants. And having now dined here, I can say it is one of … Read More
Relæ – Copenhagen
The World’s 50 Best Restaurant #39 – Relæ Copenhagen Relæ has a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere, and the kitchen is right there for all to see. With two tasting menus to choose from, OF COURSE I picked the more extensive Relæ Experience with pairing. I had one of the better counter seats, right in front of the prep chefs, … Read More
Restaurant Radio – Copenhagen
With my trip to Copenhagen coming up, Gloria at Vespertine suggested I try Radio if I have the chance. Lucky me, it was a 10 minute walk from where I was staying, and made a perfect first meal in my new favorite food city. I opted for the 5 Course Menu and Wine Pairing, but also wanted to try the … Read More
Vespertine Los Angeles – The new disruptive restaurant experience by Jordan Kahn
Los Angeles finally has a World Class dining experience, Jordan Kahn’s Vespertine. Much has been written on the architecture and “Other Worldly” food presentation, but I think what has gotten lost, is that Kahn’s “New World Cuisine” is fantastic. Not Asian Fusion or Farm to the Table, or whatever a more recent trend in food may be… a truly unique … Read More
Dinner for 2: Grace Chicago
Celebrating 3 Michelin Stars for over three years and a documentary film, Curtis Duffy’s Grace makes for a good place for a Chicago Food Run. Modern American cuisine in an Elegant Dining Room with a Fastidious Kitchen on display, how fun is that. The outside front is not so fancy, but once in the staff knows who I was, I … Read More
The Peninsula Chicago
Two nights at the Peninsula in Chicago for my food run to Grace. Though they had a bit of construction out front due to building a new rooftop bar, a Bellman was there to greet the taxi, and help guide me to check-in on the upper floors. For those who are fans of Peninsula, Chicago will not disappoint… old world … Read More
Roister Chicago – It’s Just Lunch
On this year’s Chicago Food Run, I opted to go to Grace rather than Alinea (I also couldn’t get reservations at Alinea), so figured to try out Roister, part of the “Alinea Group” for lunch. Located in Fulton Market area, which appears to be the new techie corridor, getting there was a bit challenging with all the construction. But once … Read More
American Airlines AA2576 AA2225 – LAX Los Angeles ✈ ORD Chicago Economy
American was having a few sales, so I thought it would be fun to go to Chicago for a “Foodie Run”. And once in booking I discovered they were actually flying some decent aircraft between LAX and ORD… the Dreamliner 787-8. I have sworn off flying anymore Domestic Carrier 757s… just too old and frumpy a plane. Getting to LAX … Read More
What’s In My Wallet?
Travel Reward Credit Cards… An Easy & Practical Guide Friends and Customers have asked often about which are the best Credit Cards to use for Travel. Here is my own Travel Reward Credit Cards strategy for my daily use and when I travel. And I will offer what I know about handling your credit cards, it can be a bit … Read More
United Airlines Says Goodbye To The 747-400
I had the great pleasure of being included in United Airlines 12th Annual Family Day at their SFO Maintenance Hangars. And this was the day that Untied and it’s employees say goodbye to one a great old centerpiece of the United fleet, the 747. Two of the soon to be retiring 747-400s were on hand for a Tour and with … Read More
Overview of LAX – Tom Bradley International Terminal
Several years ago, Tom Bradley International had a $1 Billion facelift, and all things considered, the Folks at LAX did a fairly good job modernizing the Terminal and making it a pleasant place to wait for a flight. I, for one, have no problems spend a few hours at TBIT, and feel it is one of the better Terminal Buildings … Read More