I recently had a couple long layovers in San Francisco and had a chance to try out both Priority Pass restaurants as well as the Centurion Lounge. I’m sticking to the Centurion Lounge. For lunch, I ate at San Francisco Giants Clubhouse in Terminal 3. I ordered a steak sandwich, which happened to be the […]
Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco (SFO)
The brand new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) has instantly become my favorite Maple Leaf Lounge in the network with excellent service, dining, and lovely indoor and outdoor space. Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge San Francisco Review (SFO) I had a chance to visit the recently-opened Maple Leaf lounge during a […]
New Air Canada Lounge At SFO Blows Me Away!
I stopped by the new Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco (SFO) earlier this week and was blown away by how nice it was. What a treat this lounge will be to Star Alliance Gold and business class travelers. SFO Air Canada Lounge Is Excellent Addition To Star Alliance Lounge Network, Boon To […]
Capital One Venture X Eliminates Priority Pass Restaurant Benefit
Sad news for Capital One Venture X cardholders, including me: the Priority Pass restaurant benefit will be cut in early 2023. But I’m still keeping the card. No More Priority Pass Restaurant Benefit For Capital One Venture X Cardholders I greatly enjoy the Priority Pass restaurant benefit when traveling, which provides $28/person in restaurant credit […]
Review: Lark Creek Grill SFO (Priority Pass Restaurant)
Now that Terminals 2 and 3 are connected airside at San Francisco International Airport, I was able to easily stop by Lark Creek Grill, a Priority Pass restaurant, during a recent layover. Lark Creek Grill SFO Review My layover was inside my eating window (intermittent fasting) and so I decided to stop for a “snack” […]
Review: Yankee Pier SFO (Priority Pass Restaurant)
Yankee Pier, a Priority Pass restaurant at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), offers a respectable menu of food and drink and is one of my favorite places to eat before a flight. Priority Pass added Yankee Pier to its restaurant lineup in 2018. It is located in Terminal 3 (United) and open daily from 5:00AM. to […]
Tasty Salmon Lunch At Yankee Pier SFO (Priority Pass Restaurant)
My wife and I fast until noon, so when we arrived from Burbank into San Francisco ahead of our Lufthansa trip to Germany, we headed right for the Yankee Pier for lunch, still a great Priority Pass restaurant. Yankee Pier SFO Review [2022] During the pandemic Yankee Pier cut backs it menu significantly, particularly its […]
What Would You Do During A 10-Hour Layover At SFO?
What would you do during a 10-hour layover at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with two young children? 10-Hour SFO Layover As much as I love flying nonstop, sometimes taking advantage of particularly attractive fare requires a connection and/or an extended the layover. That is the case for an upcoming family trip via SFO. I’ll […]
How AMEX Botched The Priority Pass Restaurant Issue
While American Express is perfectly free to tinker with its Priority Pass benefit, its choice to eliminate all restaurants with such short notice represents a foolish and short-sighted move. Effective August 01, 2019, you will no longer be able to use your American Express-issued Priority Pass card at “non-lounge airport experiences” (i.e. restaurants or bars […]
Why I Love My Capital One Venture X Card
As travel continues in my new era of free agency, I find myself using my Capital One Venture X credit card more and more. If you have not added this card to your wallet, do not delay in doing so. Capital One Venture X – Still A Great Credit Card Capital One has transformed itself […]
An Eerily Quiet American Express Lounge…
I’ve long complained about overcrowding in American Express Centurion lounges. But now I’ve found the key to avoiding any crowds. I spent 30 minutes in the San Francisco Centurion Lounge last week…and it was virtually empty. That’s unheard of for a lounge in which just a few weeks prior I left because I could not […]
Sad: American Express Centurion Lounge Crowding Getting Worse
I don’t know about you, but American Express Centurion Lounge crowding has been particularly bad lately for me. Sadly, it may not even be feasible for American Express to take more drastic action to curb the crowds. But it should try. On a recent trip, I entered the American Express Centurion Lounge at San Francisco […]
Cartagena Hidden Gem: Cuba 1940s Restaurant
A spontaneous trip brought us back to the beautiful Cartagena, Colombia. We were excited to stroll the colorful streets in the historic walled city for a second time and visit Cuba 1940s, a gastro bar serving up more than just great eats. See why this hip hideaway quickly became our favorite restaurant in all of […]
5 Ways LAX is Becoming America’s Best Airport
As an Angeleno, I will concede my local bias upfront, but LAX is transforming itself into a world class airport. Here are five ways LAX is arguably becoming America’s best major airport. 1. Tom Bradley International Terminal + Expansion The Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) is already an airport jewel. If you remember what the […]
