It was my last day in Minneapolis before heading back to Los Angeles, and I knew I wanted breakfast, so I headed to Al’s Breakfast. Dating back to 1950, Al’s Breakfast is an iconic Minneapolis diner known for its scratch-made dishes and large portions. I heard about Al’s Breakfast when Guy Fieri stopped by on his Food Network …
The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the most beautiful structures in the world. Words can’t describe how I felt when I walked inside the nave, or interior of the church. It was so truly jaw dropping and unbelievable that all I could do was stop and stare. The grand interior was overwhelming …
Matt’s Bar is a Minneapolis institution. Since 1954, this local burger joint and dive bar has been home to the original Jucy Lucy burger. A Jucy Lucy is a cheeseburger with cheese inside the patty instead of on top. The cheese inside melts as the burger cooks, creating a rich, cheesy bite. According to Matt’s …
Not everyone wants to spend $40 on Uber from IAH Airport to downtown Houston. Thanks to Bus 102, getting downtown is cheap and only takes about an hour. For a nonstop alternative, Bus 500 Downtown Direct runs from IAH to downtown Houston for $4.50 one way. It boards at Terminal E on Level 2, outside …
Paris, city of love, is a beautiful and large city. One of the best ways to get an overview of the city is by visiting one of its many lovely viewpoints. From these viewpoints, you will be rewarded with bird’s eye views and panoramic vistas of some of the many world famous monuments and landmarks …
Permanently Closed Empire State South in Midtown Atlanta has permanently closed. This review describes my visit before it closed. As a longtime fan of Top Chef and Top Chef Masters, I knew I had to check out Hugh Acheson’s Empire State South in Atlanta, Georgia’s midtown district. If you aren’t familiar with Top Chef, Hugh …
Cobblestone Pub If you want an authentic Irish pub experience along with traditional music, then the Cobblestone Pub just down the street from the Jameson Distillery is the spot for you. Don’t let the outside of the pub fool you. Inside you will find a warm, charming, and friendly pub often crowded with friendly locals, …
I am a huge fan of Hotwire. For only $36 a night (plus resort fees), I ended up getting The Orleans Hotel & Casino just off the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. After Hotwire revealed I would be staying at The Orleans off Tropicana, I was satisfied with the selection, as I have stayed at …
I learned about Go Fish Ocean Emporium when Andrew Zimmern visited Vancouver, Canada, on his show Bizarre Foods America. It was a rainy day in Vancouver, but that would not keep me from making the journey to the restaurant not far from Granville Island Public Market. When I say a restaurant, I mean more of …
When I read that La Parrilla de Maria Bonita was the number one rated TripAdvisor restaurant in all of La Fortuna, Costa Rica, I seriously had my doubts. Don’t get me wrong, TripAdvisor has great travel information and tips, but I have never been impressed with top-ranked restaurants for international destinations. For example, nothing against …