Foragers Market – Chelsea NYC
Report by: Madame Now Delicious menu, pleasant simple and clean atmosphere with a friendly staff. Foods from local farms that are sustainably grown, often organic. Fantastic wine list, great for a solo diner, wish they served lunch. They also have an excellent take out section, and wine shop next door. I had this fantastic soup as I was trying to … Read More
JetSuiteX BUR ✈ LAS – A Rolling Report
The Celestial needed to make a Vegas run for Business, and we take JetSuiteX, whenever possible. No TSA, you just drive up to the Hangar (Hangar 2) and hop on at BUR near the FedEx Hangar. In Vegas, they have their own Terminal nearer to the Strip, and no TSA, so really easy. We have flown on the Concord (not … Read More
JetBlue Mint LAX ✈ JFK – A Rolling Report
The decisions that The Bi-Coastals need to make. To New York on a commercial flight and return Friday on JetSmarter, or ??? Hmmm… decisions, decisions. Thanks to The Doctor and maybe even the The Architect for giving us regular reports on the state of JetBlue Mint, because not all flights are created equal. I think we can safely say, it … Read More
It’s just lunch: at the Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
We were tootling around in the mountains north of Nizwa, and lunchtime was soon approaching, and the initial plan was to go to Alila Jabal Akhdar for lunch, the hotel I was originally considering to stay in Oman. Mohamed “The Guide” mentioned a new 5-star hotel that just opened, and perhaps we wanted to try that instead. Why not, 5-star … Read More
Al Bustan Palace Muscat – Ritz-Carlton
My first time to Oman, and good friend THE LADY BANKER informed me that the only real choice for one’s first time to Muscat is Al Bustan Palace. And having returned from the trip, I fully agree. I would go back to Al Bustan Palace anytime, though I wouldn’t mind trying a few other of the area hotels as well… … Read More
The Virgin America Loft – LAX Los Angeles – Terminal 3
Update 2017: Sadly, this lounge (and airline) are no longer with us. With Delta moving into Terminal 3, This is now a Delta Sky Club, and with luck will get a major overhaul in the next few years. A pleasant lounge with a great view of the runways. No shower, but other than that has all the amenities, and you … Read More
HKG Hong Kong International Airport (coming soon)
I must admit that I am quite happy (a bit giddy, maybe) to be going back to Hong Kong. The last time was when Kai Tak was still open (closed in 1998) and standing on the tarmac waiting for a bus to take you to the terminal while a 747 was banking overhead and landing… crazy cool, or frightening for … Read More
The Old Clare Hotel – Sydney
Another great Design Hotels property. A beautifully refurbished space, they kept a lot of the old and added just the right amount of modern. Funky, chic and class, that whole old and new mixture. A fun staff. A comfortable, attractive room and a great looking bathroom… all you need for a few days in Sydney. Great Bar and the restaurants … Read More
Virgin Atlantic VS007 – LHR Heathrow ✈ LAX Los Angeles Upper Class
Flying Virgin Atlantic is always a pleasure, and I’ve flown this route in the 747-400, A340 and now finally the Dreamliner. So I was quite happy to try out the updated Virgin Pods. The Upper Class product holds up to it’s established standards… above the basic International Business Class but not as fussy as First Class can get. Flying VA … Read More
Lufthansa LH456 / LH457 – LAX ✈ FRA ✈ LAX
I will admit I love flying Lufthansa, just about any class. And I have flown this route a few times in all classes except Business. This route used to be flown on the 747-400 but is currently serviced by the A380. JANUARY 2017 LAX – FRA Upper Deck: 97G Economy Like Singapore Airlines (SIA), Lufthansa has a tiny pocket of … Read More
CSX Changsha Huangha – VIP Lounge
This is one of the saddest lounges I have ever been to. The gentleman at the front desk was quite nice, but beyond that, the only kind thing to say is that it was clean. After about 15 minutes had to leave, and spent the time exploring the terminal, which appeard to be rather new. Can’t remember if this is … Read More
Ten Bompas – Johannesburg
Again, another great little gem of a hotel from the Design Hotels. So glad they are part of the SPG Program. All the rooms I believe are basically Suites with a separate Bedroom and Living room, with Balconies facing to the Gardens. The restaurant was exceptional and also had a Wine Tasting bar adjacent to the hotel property. Breakfast was … Read More