You’re either a Costco person or you’re not. If you’re a Costco person, then you know the joy you feel when you walk into the warehouse and sense the massive deals you’re about to get. You marvel at the value of Costco products — all under the Kirkland Signature label — and eagerly stock up…
Lovers of rice, prepare to buy new pants because your waistline is about to get smaller. According to a Washington Post story, scientists in Sri Lanka have developed a way to cut down the calories of white rice by up to 50%. It involves a whole lot of science regarding starch, sugar, and the digestive…
You’ve been waiting to buy a new suitcase and your wait is finally worth it. Amazon has launched a huge 20% sale for all of their luggage (some restrictions apply) and that means you can grab a new rollerboard for cheap — or cheaper at least. Even better: the sale comes with free returns. If…
Chipotle breakfast sounds like a magical thing. Breakfast burritos and scrambled egg tacos and quesadillas made like crepes filled with blueberries and cream cheese! ‘Tis the stuff dreams are made of. What if I told you that Chipotle already offered breakfast and that you’re too late to partake? Would you scream? Would you cry? Would…
Do you hear that noise? It’s the sound of thousands of blue-shirted government employees patting each other on the back. That’s because TSA Pre✓® just hit the 1,000,000 traveler mark. A million people! Woo hoo! That’s actually a staggering number when you think about it. A million people have now been screened and passed the…
Ever wonder what kind of airline food was being served in 1965? Well, you’re in luck. KLM has come through with some amazing photos and data that gives us an idea of what it was like to fly fifty years ago. Wicker baskets? How adorable. Today, all we get are cold, hard metal carts that…
This has been an incredible week in Fly&Dine. We covered Brazilian steakhouse secrets, new developments at major airport lounges in the US, and so much more. Unless you’re related to me, you probably didn’t read everything on Fly&Dine this week and this is your chance to catch up on the week behind you. Click, read,…
People seemed to really enjoy my Rules for Hotel Brunch Buffets as well as yesterday’s post on Secrets of an All-You-Can-Eat Brazilian Steakhouse so I’m combining both into this handy guide for making the most out of the meat frenzy that occurs when you visit a Brazilian steakhouse aka a churrascaria. For those less-than-familiar with…
Churrascaria. A hard word to say, a harder word to get your friends to say. A churrascaria is a Brazilian steakhouse and if you keep reading, I’ll share some tips for making an awesome Brazilian steakhouse experience at home. You may know the more popular ones like Fogo de Chao, Texas de Brazil, or Chima,…
If you won’t be chowing down on a pre-made box of hummus and beef jerky on your flight and the new dining options in the airport itself don’t get you going (although they should! Check out Petrossian, Rock & Brews, Kogi, and more!), surely you want to know where to eat near LAX. Luckily, my…
BuzzFeed, the world’s favorite content coupon-clipper, has put together an excellent post on their top 16 airports that are worth visiting for more than just flying purposes. The list ranges from an art gallery in London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) to a massive, two-story slide in Lyon, France. Hey! I was just in Lyon and I…
Uber is my favorite way to get around in major cities. I use it here in LA to get to and from the airport when I need a ride and I use it regularly in Chicago when it’s more convenient to pay for a short ride than to jump on the train. Ride sharing seems…
UPDATE: Some readers have pointed out that American is also in the process of upgrading their lounge food offerings to include more real food. The war is happening, people! Soon we’ll be getting cooked-to-order steaks and Baked Alaska before our flights. This is just the beginning! United has fired the first salvo in the upcoming…
Looking for great places for families in Madrid? Summer from Mommy Points is and instead of just commenting on her post, I’m putting up a quick and easy guide for anyone going to Spain. I can’t speak to Barcelona or the Costa Brava, but I was just in Madrid back in October and I definitely…
