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1. Hotel Adagio
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 775-5000
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Looking to spoil myself a little and stay near Union Square SF, I ended up at Hotel Adagio. Location is central, a few blocks walk from Union Square and several blocks from Market Street's BART/MUNI Powell Station. Like much of downtown SF, once it…More »
2. Hotel Keen
This economical find in downtown Palo Alto is a winner. While gearing up to search for a one-night accommodation in the area, the trusty NY Times decides to publish a review of this place and I was sold. It reminds me the most of the Elements hotel…More »
3. 463 Beacon Street Guest House
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 536-1302
Categories:
Apartments,
Guest Houses
Neighbourhood: Back Bay
First off, your mileage with 463 Beacon rests mostly on the sort of traveler you are. I think you'll either like it or hate it. I'm firmly with the former. Its essentially a bed and breakfast, without the breakfast or the host/hostess. If you…More »
4. Sofitel New York
I stayed for two nights at Sofitel New York in February 2011. Its an excellent hotel, of a quality on par with its price, and a great deal for location. I'm a native New Yorker (and staying here only because I'm too lazy to deal with weekend train…More »
5. Omni Shoreham Hotel
Very posh hotel just 2 blocks (~3 min walk) from the Woodley Park Zoo-Adams Morgan Metro stop. It is within a 15 - 20 minute walk to Adams Morgan, a college town area with many dining options and shops. Between the Metro stop and the hotel is a…More »
6. Hilton Garden Inn
Stayed here for 4 nights in June 2010 for a short vacation, hotel booked via a flight/hotel/car package on Expedia. Its located in close proximity to Highway 404, and many other hotels. It was centrally located for us to reach the many Chinese…More »
7. W New Orleans
My first experience at a W hotel, staying six nights ostensibly for business with nightly expeditions for local fare and libations. I've known this hotel chain by reputation, and by look at least, it was every bit as expected. Relentlessly…More »
8. Hilton Anaheim Hotel
Stayed for a week for a business trip in December 2010. Its very conveniently located next to the Anaheim Convention Center, which made it an ideal location to stay at. I've stayed here about 6 years ago and they've clearly gone through an…More »
9. Monte Carlo Inns
Our pad for 3 nights during a visit to Markham recently. A relatively new hotel addition in the area. Convenient to most major travel arteries, and less than 30 minutes drive into Toronto depending on traffic.
Upon driving in, the signs actually…More »
10. Turning Stone Casino Resort
Spent a few days here for a work conference and honestly, never heard of the place before. A resort opened by the Oneida Indian Nation, Turning Stone is anchored by a casino and offers several lodging options, small conference center, event center,…More »
11. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
This odd motel in Santa Barbara was remodeled recently, and apparently went for a modern look, with a somewhat garish teal and brown color theme going for it everywhere. But don't look too hard b/c its still a motel at heart and the quality of all…More »
12. Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel
I've stayed here once a year for the last three years on weekend Atlantic City trips, and it offers a decent, non-casino accommodation away from the casino crowds. But since those same crowds may be staying at the Sheraton, it doesn't guarantee…More »
13. Hershey Lodge
** 3.5 stars **
Of the onsite accommodations offered at the Hershey entertainment complex, the Hershey Lodge is the mid-range hotel. Located near the other Hershey facilities and attractions, it's a decent distance from the Interstate and signage from…More »
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Eats by Neighborhood: Park Slope (18)I used to spend a lot of time eating in Park Slope, since it was just a hop from work, and even though my wandering eyes are a bit enamored with other Bklyn neighborhoods at the moment, it still has destinations worth returning for and some more still on my to-go list. |
Favorite NYC restaurants (10)Those restaurants that I love, and can go back to over and over and never tire of. There are no specific criteria, nor is it ever only food that makes it a favorite, nor is it the same for every one. But it always multiple reasons, some intangible, at work. Single specialty item spots excluded. |
Food Item: Odyssey for Elite Sushi (6)Perhaps I've been living under a rock, but after 15 East reassured me that excellent sushi exists in NYC, my friend and I decided to try every highly regarded sushi restaurant here. Forget fusion, trendy, and fancy rolls. This is sushi bar dining in the hands of the chef only. |
Platt 101 (2012) (29)Keeping track of the restaurants on Adam Platt of New York mag's 2012 list of NYC's top 101 restaurants. |
Food Style: Tapas (5)Small plates for sharing to go with drinks, is there a better way to dine? |
Sifty Fifty (2011) (14)Tracking the 50 favorite restaurants of Sam Sifton, the former NY Times food critic, as of 8/2011. In alphabetical order. Whether he will now update this remains to be seen ... |
Eats by Neighborhood: Bensonhurst (9)Never thought I'd see fit to make a Bensonhurst list. And no question there's a dearth of destination places here, but its my neighborhood and here are some of the places I go to simply because its convenient. |
Tasting menus tours (15)The truest sign of the adventurous eater is that they gleefully surrender preference and thought to wizards in kitchens, enjoying a parade of tastes and savoring the surprise factor. No need to worry that those in your party aren't ordering enough for you to try! |
Eats by Neighborhood: Flushing (Chinese) (28)Chronicling Chinese eats in Flushing, where the densest (and arguably best) congregation of eateries reside |
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