Idaho’s not the first place you think of when it comes to craft beers or craft distilleries, but Bardenay is out to change that. The Idaho mini-chain purports to be the nation’s first restaurant distillery, which means they make booze on-site while you eat calamari. After opening locations all over Idaho (Boise, Eagle, Coeur d’Alene),…
Ranking The Best Airline WiFi
Getting access to the internet while you’re cruising through the clouds is a true testament to the ingenuity of humanity. In-flight wi-fi is one of my favorite inventions of the past decade and I’m guessing you’ll agree. Instead of being forced to devote our time to stupid tasks like reading (bo-ring!), we can now see…
This is Why You Don’t Buy a TV from Groupon
UPDATE: Groupon actually processed the return in the best way possible. The money is back in my account and they even gave me Groupon Bucks to make up for the trouble. I have no idea if it was a result of this post or not, but I’m pleasantly surprised with how the situation turned out.…
7 Unbelievable Ways Airlines Are Celebrating Cinco de Mayo
You may be firmly fixated on the post-work margaritas that are waiting for you after quitting time today, but airlines all over the world are celebrating Cinco de Mayo all day with outlandish celebrations, in-flight cocktails, and a whole lot of mariachi music. While this may just look like May 5 on the calendar, we…
JetBlue Brings Streaming Video to Planes via Amazon Prime
It’s no secret that I have a crush on JetBlue. I think their Mint first class product is a great new direction for premium cabins and I love that they offer free snacks and TV to all of their passengers. Thanks to a new partnership with Amazon Prime, though, JetBlue is offering something that no…
Chipotle’s Secret Guacamole Recipe
Fast-casual powerhouse Chipotle has a complicated relationship with airports. You’d expect the pairing of make-your-own burritos/tacos/salads to be a perfect match for frequent flyers, but Chipotle currently only has locations in four US airports (PHI, BWI, IAD, and ATL). That said, the airport locations have been the source of some serious experimentation over the past…
Huge Trip Insurance Pay Day, In-N-Out Hack Woes, & More!
Like Floyd Mayweather, Fly&Dine emerges from this week victorious but without the history of domestic abuse. As the sun shines down on Fly&Dine Headquarters, it’s time to take a look back on the week that was and oh what a week it was. Just look at these fun stories: How Trip Insurance Actually Paid Off…
The Best Food Pics of April
On this glorious sports-filled Saturday, I’d like to remind you to eat. In order to do so, I’m offering you this photo series of the best food I ate in the month of April. Mangia!
Details on Cross Grains: The New Airport Brewpub
You like beer. You like high-end bar food. You travel a lot. While there are tons of options on the ground for the intersecting points of this Venn diagram, there aren’t many spots in airports that offer a great selection of local beers, quality food, and a place to wait for a flight. Until now.…
EXCLUSIVE: The Cross Grains Menu at Airports
Cross Grains is the new airport brewpub that aims to satisfy your hipster desires for craft beer, cocktails, and artisanal food. Take a look at the menu for the Boise Airport location (BOI), which will also serve as the template for menus in Oklahoma City (OKC), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), and Charleston (CHS). To learn more…
Got Sprint? Now You Have Free Boingo Wi-Fi at Airports
Sprint has done everything it can in the last few years to get your business, but fake lawyer Kevin Durant doesn’t seem to be convincing that many people to cut their rate plan in half and the Framily Plan failed so spectacularly that Verizon and AT&T are laughing about it all the way to the…
Map Happy’s Awesome Guide to Special Meals on Airlines
We humans are all unique snowflakes in this world and that means all of humanity doesn’t eat the same thing at the same time. Airlines know this all too well and that’s why they offer special meals to accommodate the plethora of dietary restrictions we flyers throw at them. Whether you’re following a diet that…
Virgin Atlantic Opens New Lounge at LAX with Fantastic Free Food
There’s a new club at LAX and with Virgin Atlantic at the helm, you know it’s not going to be the same-old, same-old. Yesterday marked the grand opening of Virgin Atlantic’s newest Clubhouse. Situated inside Terminal 2 at LAX, the 4,000 sq.ft. space should prove to be plenty hospitable to Virgin Atlantic passengers thanks to…
Is the Genius In-N-Out Burger Trick DEAD???
Less than a week after reporting about a new In-N-Out near LAX, the golden goose may be dead. Surely you’ve read the Genius In-N-Out Burger Trick by now, which means you’re fully aware of how to get to In-N-Out during your LAX layover for free. That literal free ride may be going away very soon.…