During my three hour layover in Santa Rosa (STS) airport, Avelo Airlines invited me and other aviation writers to lunch at a local Sonoma County winery. The wine was fine, but I was particularly impressed by the food at...
The 5 Best Desserts in Fort Myers Florida
One of the most popular spring break destinations in the world is home to some of the most delicious confections, here are the 5 best desserts in Fort Myers, Florida. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a...
A Cantina To Avoid At Denver International Airport
Cantina is the Spanish word for bar. It also happens to be the name of a Mexican restaurant in Denver International Airport. My bottom line: friendly service, but avoid the tacos. Cantina Grill Denver Airport (DEN) Review I was...
7 Must-Try Restaurants In Houston, Texas
Prior to Covid-19, I spent every other week in Houston, TX and over the years I have come to know great food is part of visiting the city. Here are 5 must-try restaurants in Houston, TX. If you are...
Review: Chef Geoff’s IAD (Priority Pass Restaurant)
While Washington Dulles has many nice Priority Pass lounges, if you ever feel like a more proper sit-down meal, Chef Geoff’s is also part of the network and a decent option for pre-flight or post-flight dining. This review of...
Thinking About Gaggan, Returning to Bangkok
Quarantine during the coronavirus crisis has made most travellers long for the return to favorite places. For me, I’d love to return to Bangkok, Thailand and try Gaggan’s new restaurant. Here is a revisit of my experience at the...
My Restaurant Recommendation In Vienna
Vienna is one of my favorite cities in the world, though I’ve struggled to find food that makes me say WOW. But I recently found a fabulous restaurant at a price that won’t break the bank… We almost didn’t...
Park Hyatt Bangkok Has The Best Brunch
The two-year-old Park Hyatt Bangkok is a five-star hotel with the coolest Sunday brunch in the Big Mango complete with a walk-through working kitchen. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both...
Restaurant Review: Lhong Tou Bangkok Thailand
Though we have been to Bangkok, Thailand more times than we can count, my family continues to search out new places to eat and are rarely disappointed. On this occasion, we found Lhong Tou and enjoyed their dim sum menu. ...
Restaurant Review: Gaggan – Bangkok, Thailand
Winner of two Michelin stars and winner of the best restaurant in Asia, Gaggan is a progressive Indian restaurant in Bangkok’s Embassy district. Despite an outcry from the public, the restaurant will close forever in August of 2020. Here...
The Best Coffee In Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam is an excellent coffee city, but Schiphol Airport leaves much to be desired. However, I did find some good coffee there earlier this week. The coffee machine is ubiquitous at AMS. Nearly every restaurant, lounge, or bar, big and...
Review: United’s “Classified” Restaurant at Newark (Breakfast)
I had a rare connection in Newark and enough time to try United’s exclusive “Classified” restaurant. Was it worth the time and money? Location Newark, Terminal C between gates 102 and 120 inside the Saison restaurant (opposite Tumi). Other...
Houston: Destination Restaurant Review – Corkscrew BBQ
I spend a lot of time in Houston, everyone has a BBQ joint they swear is the best. I have had dozens and this is the only one I have ever chosen to review for publication on Live And...
An Oasis In The California Desert
The car trip home from Las Vegas to Los Angeles is one of the more loathsome U.S. road trips out there. Thankfully, there is an oasis in the desert. As you make the 4.5 hour journey along desolate I-15,...
My Travel-Worthy Favorite Foods
One of the best parts of traveling to new places is sampling new cuisines. Traveling to a place to eat something exotic is nothing new. Foodies from all over the world are flooding the feeds of Instagram and Anthony...
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...
Where to Eat Near Park Hyatt Sydney
Earlier today I published my review of the Park Hyatt Sydney, a tremendous waterfront hotel in Sydney. But I know many of you are like me: you love nice hotels using points, but don’t want to spend the money...
Two Great Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
I recently published a review of the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and mentioned that contrary to habit, my brother and I ventured out for dinner. Malaysia and certainly Kuala Lumpur has great food. Walk through Bitbang and you’ll find...
Review: The Tea Room – Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok
After many trips to the Grand Hyatt Erawan in Central Bangkok, Thailand, we finally tried the Tea Room – it was amazing! The Tea Room This is the third part in a series on the Grand Hyatt Erawan. Click...
