The Hyatt Place Charlotte Downtown is conveniently located downtown as its name suggests. The hotel is located inside of an office building and occupies the 7th-13th floors. Upon entering the building, which has a very small lobby, there is a security guard stand though it wasn’t always manned. Signage to get to the hotel is not very … Read more
Tai Cheong Bakery I am not a huge fan of egg tarts, whether they be of the Chinese or Portuguese variety. My main issue with any type of custard type of dessert, whether they be egg tarts or crème brulee, is the “eggy” taste they can sometime have by heating up the eggs too quickly … Read more
Penthouse Suite The renovated Penthouse Suite at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa is very subtle in nature. There have not been any major overhauls. The design remains largely the same. Coffee Maker Upon entering the room, there is little nook on the right where the coffee maker is located, along with 2 … Read more
7th Street Public Market The 7th Street Public Market in Charlotte is a food court of sorts. There are several restaurants, bakeries, wine shops and a market. This seemed like a good spot to sample several dishes from different venues. I was interested in trying Pure Pizza since they seemed to advertise a relationship with Chris Bianco, of Pizzeria … Read more
Stan’s Donuts Stan’s Donuts Stan’s Donuts, located in Westwood, CA close to the UCLA campus is one of my favorite donut places around. The shop is small, but has been a local favorite for many years. During my recent trip to Chicago, I saw a donut shop with “Stan’s Donuts” on it. I did not … Read more
ANA Lounge Guide The ANA Business Class Lounge in Narita Airport in Terminal 1 is located one floor below the departures level. Lounge Entrance The entryway of the lounge is very open and inviting. Large glass windows reveals a sleek and modern interior. Upon presenting my boarding pass and Star Alliance Gold Card, I was … Read more
Price’s Chicken Coop Price’s Chicken Coop in Charlotte is an unassuming little spot. Barely noticeable from the street, the interior is rather simple and plain. There are no tables inside, and only a couple of chairs for waiting customers. The place is take-out only. There is no seating outside, but some people take their food and … Read more
Maude Celebrity chef Curtis Stone opened Maude, an homage to his grandmother, in 2014. The restaurant takes one ingredient per month, and makes that the star of the meal. June 2016 Menu The restaurant is tasting menu only, and will typically serve 9-10 courses. Unfortunately, Stone is not cooking in the kitchen at the current … Read more
Hyatt Regency Tokyo Formerly The Century Hyatt The Hyatt Regency Tokyo, rebranded from The Century Hyatt when it first opened in 1980, is centrally located and a few minutes away from the Shinjuku station. The hotel has a courtesy shuttle between the Shinjuku JR station and the hotel. You can also access the hotel from the … Read more
ANA Airlines Flight NH 5 Los Angeles to Narita, Tokyo Departs 11:25 AM, Arrives 4:25 PM Seat 18D On a recent trip to Jakarta, I flew ANA airlines. I will only cover the LAX-Tokyo Narita segment. Like many airlines, you are able to pick your seat prior to departure. Even when doing an online check-in … Read more