When the brand new Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse opened in Terminal 2 at LAX a little over a month ago, I brought you the news of the lounge’s partnership with LA restaurant Hinoki & the Bird. Now I’ve got the full Clubhouse menu for you. Great beers, cold-pressed juice, and miso donuts? I don’t know about…
While I’ve written about the independent airport lounges known simply as “The Club” before, I’ve never actually visited one until last week when they let me in to poke around The Club at PHX. For those unfamiliar, The Club lounges are operated by Airport Lounge Development and open to all flyers regardless of airline or…
In terms of brands that people love, Costco is definitely towards the top. From the cheap gas to the unbelievable deals on wine (Costco is the world’s biggest wine retailer) to the smorgasbord of free samples, Costco is a tribute to capitalism in every way. It’s the stuff that mid-60s Soviet leaders had nightmares about.…
It’s Sunday and I’m in Michigan where the rain flows like champagne at a Vegas DJ’s after-party. My hometown Chicago Blackhawks are in the Stanley Cup Finals once again, one of the best coaches in Chicago basketball history was fired for not getting along with his bosses, and my dog is running around a boarding…
I’ll admit it. I was more than disheartened when Westfield, the major developer of both airport terminals and malls, released their plans for transforming LAX’s Terminal 6 from the current boring humdrum terminal into something more. In fact, I went super negative on the headline of the story, writing “Westfield Unveils Disappointing Plan for Terminal…
Lots of JAL food news in the past weeks. Check out the previous posts here. While last week brought news of a new Chef in the Sky and updates to the JAP Lounge menu at HND, this week brings good news for vegetarians, Japanese and otherwise. Just like before, I’m not going to rewrite the…
In terms of ultimate luxuries in life, the list goes: Taking a bath in chocolate pudding Eating hot dogs at a cookout Ordering room service There’s just something about having a full meal delivered to your room, complete with a white tablecloth, silver domes (fun fact: they’re called cloches), and tiny bottles of condiments. It…
Who needs a “Best of” list when you can lower the bar and aim for “solid” instead? That may have been the thinking behind Eater LA’s story yesterday entitled “16 Solid Places to Eat Around Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).” I actually appreciate the honesty in the headline. The food establishments they name wouldn’t really…
It seems like every two months a study comes out to tell us why food tastes worse on airplanes and the media goes nuts covering the story as if the secrets of humanity are finally being uncovered. Usually, the studies show that air pressure, moisture, and decreased sensory sensitivity are the factors that most influence…
On this Memorial Day, let us remember the fallen heroes among us. Let us also remember the best way to barbeque for the holiday, which may or may not include a trip to Costco to stock up for the big cook-out. Check out this post from the annals of Fly&Dine history to see what you…
Sunday of a long weekend? It’s the most perfect day of the week. Sit back, take a breath, and catch up on Fly&Dine. Hotel Hack: Use Your Apple TV While Traveling Munchery: The New Side of Food Delivery Fly&Dine Comes to Chicago Magazine! Brunch Buffet Review: Ojai Valley Inn & Spa; Ojai,…
Guys, let’s face it. It’s Memorial Day Weekend. I want to give you news, you want to read something while the grill is heating up. Let’s grill two birds with one stone with an update on JAL’s Restaurant in the Sky series. Instead of rewriting the press release, I’m just going to post it because,…
Normally when an airline announces a new menu, it’s referring to the introduction of several new dishes. That’s not the case with JAL who just announced their new breakfast “menu” at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport (HND) which appears to contain one item. If you’re into rye galettes topped with ham, egg, and cheese, you’re in…
This past weekend, I took a little family vacation with my girlfriend and my dog up to the ultra-pet-friendly Ojai Valley Inn. It was the first time I was bringing Cleo Bagels (my dog, not my girlfriend) to a hotel and I was nervous. Cleo is a wonderful little mutt and she’s very well-trained —…
