Forget about traveling for today. Push miles and points aside. Summer is finally here (well, technically, it’s here tomorrow). Look around you and be thankful for everything you have. Turn off the TV, get away from the internet, and go out and feel the sunshine. Spend time with your family. Meet up with old friends.…
I’ve never quite liked the word boutique when it comes to describing something that’s offering a more tailored experience than the mainstream, but I’m coming around. In fact, I really like the experience of staying at boutique hotels that feel like every detail has been thought out. I also enjoy shopping at boutique food stores…
Nowadays you can find Buffalo wings pretty much anywhere you go, but back in the day the only place you could find them was in Buffalo at the Anchor Bar, where the dish was first created. The Anchor Bar hasn’t taken advantage of their reputation as creators of wings like other famous food progenitors have…
Last November, I visited Morocco for the first time. I found myself up to my ears in olives and tagines and enthralled with the chaos of the local souks (markets/bazaars) I visited. To check out my Morocco coverage from the trip, head over here. Now that the trip has been over for months, all I…
We here at Fly&Dine know (perhaps better than most) that food on airplanes is a touchy subject. Passengers complain about the quality — or lack thereof — on a regular basis. Airlines do their best, but with massive restrictions and increasing pressure on their bottom lines, spending money on top notch meals isn’t a huge…
To continue our summer series of Fly&Dine’s Greatest Hits on Mondays, I present to you one of the most popular stories in Fly&Dine history. These rules were created after I had a less-than-perfect experience trying to get a few suits made in Hong Kong. Hopefully the lessons that I learned will serve you well. This…
SUNDAY HAS ARRIVED! Fill up your coffee cup, grab a Coney Dog, and read these Fly&Dine stories to satisfy your fly-and-dining news hunger. Seriously. Read all of the stories. If you don’t, there’s a chance that your life will collapse all around you. How to Watch Netflix at Your Hotel Greatest Hits: 14…
Ah, Japan. Land of Nintendo, salarymen, and vending machines for used women’s underwear. There’s a culture of obsessive fandom in Japan (otaku), but there’s also a culture of cuteness (kawaii). Today’s story falls under kawaii. I love sushi. It’s one of the rare foods that’s both indulgent and good for you (unless you’re Jeremy Piven…
Midway Airport in Chicago isn’t my favorite place in the world, but if you’re flying Southwest (which has a heart!) to the Windy City, there aren’t any other options. I found myself at Midway two weeks back and stepped off the plane with a serious appetite. MDW has offered Chicago favorites for years — RIP…
Mention Sweden to any boy that grew up in the ’80s and there’s a good chance that he’ll be thinking of the Swedish Bikini Team. Mention Sweden to any boy that grew up in the ’80s that’s now a suburban father and there’s a good chance that he’ll be thinking of IKEA. No matter what…
Airlines and hotels are notoriously slow to respond to developments in the real world. While the Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime Video streaming game has been mainstream (mainstream, ha!) for years now, you still can’t watch these streaming services in many of the world’s hotels. Sure, there are a few boutique hotels that have gotten with the program…
The carry-on game, my friends, is about to change. Since every airline seems to have its own idiosyncratic carry-on policy, it’s impossible to get one bag to fit them all. Some airlines have total dimension restrictions while others fixate on the size of the largest side. Some airlines insist on your carry-on fitting into their…
One of the things I love most about America is our regional food. Based on where you live, your city may be known for a certain kind of burrito (San Diego/the California Burrito; San Francisco/the Mission Burrito), a certain kind of sandwich (Philadelphia/cheesesteaks; Chicago/hot dogs), or a certain kind of dessert (Oahu/shave ice; Key West…
If you want to find the best restaurants, you have to go to someone on the inside. While food writers like me think we’re the experts, the true voices of reason come from inside the kitchens themselves: the chefs. That’s why I put so much stock in this list that Conde Nast Traveler put together…
