Departing From: Washington, DC (DCA)
Traveling To: Miami, FL (MIA)
ETD: 7:15AM August 6, 2007
ETA: 9:40AM August 6, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h
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Monday, August 06, 2007
Flight: American #1290 MIA-DCA
Departing From: Miami, FL (MIA)
Traveling To: Washington, DC (DCA)
ETD: 7:15PM August 6, 2007
ETA: 9:40AM August 6, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h
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Traveling To: Washington, DC (DCA)
ETD: 7:15PM August 6, 2007
ETA: 9:40AM August 6, 2007
Est. Duration: 2 h
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Saturday, May 19, 2007
Menu: Restaurants by City
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California
Los Angeles
Charlie Parker's (Orange County)
Sonoma Grill (Norwalk)
Monterey/Big Sur
Sacramento
Taro's by Mikuni
District of Columbia
Clyde's (Gallery Place)
Filomena (Georgetown)
Les Halles (Federal Triangle)
Malaysia Kopitiam (Dupont Circle)
National Pastime Sports Bar & Grill (National Harbor)
Oceanaire Seafood House (Metro Center)
Papa Razzi (Georgetown)
Indiana
Indianapolis
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Southport
Illinois
Chicago
Bella Bacino's
Volare
Wildfire
Maryland
Baltimore
Rusty Scupper
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pier 5, Baltimore
Shula's Steak House, Baltimore
Bethesda
Baja Fresh
Barking Dog
Black's
Brown Bag
Caddie's on Cordell
Cafe Deluxe Bethesda
City Lights of China
Chipotle
Crossfire
Hard Times Cafe
Haven Neapolitan Pizzeria
Jaleo
La Madeline
Lebanese Taverna
Legal Seafood, Montgomery Mall
Mama Lucia's
McCormick and Schmick's
Moby Dick's House of Kabob
Mon Ami Gabi
Moon Gate
Oakville Grille and Wine Bar
Pasitano
Perfect Pita
Philadelphia Mike's
Pizzaria Da Marco
Quizno's
Raku
Redwood
RiRa
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Tako Grill
Tastee Diner
Terrace Deli
Vace Italian Delicatessen
Chevy Chase
La Ferme
Columbia/Ellicot City
Clyde's of Columbia
The Kings Contrivance
Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant
Kensington
China Gourmet
K-Town Bistro
Savannah's
Aspen Hill/Olney
Al Sospiro Trattoria
Big Greek Cafe
Moby Dick's House of Kabob
Olney Grill
Ricciuti's Brick Oven Pizza
Sakura - Olney
Spring Garden (closed)
Rockville/White Flint
Clyde's Tower Oaks
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Moonlight Gourmet (closed)
Ruby Tuesday
Seasons 52
Sushi Damo
Wheaton
Christina's
Massachusetts
Boston
The Palm
Minnesota
Bloomington
Twin City Grill
Minneapolis
Ruth Chris Steak House
St. Paul
Great Waters Brewing Company
Sakura
Sushi Tango
The Wild Tymes
New York
New York City
Avra
Shinbashi
North Caroline
Outer Banks
Lifesaving Station, Duck
New York Pizza Pub, Nags Head
Moon Gate
Oakville Grille and Wine Bar
Pasitano
Perfect Pita
Philadelphia Mike's
Pizzaria Da Marco
Quizno's
Raku
Redwood
RiRa
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Tako Grill
Tastee Diner
Terrace Deli
Vace Italian Delicatessen
Chevy Chase
La Ferme
Columbia/Ellicot City
Clyde's of Columbia
The Kings Contrivance
Tersiguel's French Country Restaurant
Kensington
China Gourmet
K-Town Bistro
Savannah's
Aspen Hill/Olney
Al Sospiro Trattoria
Big Greek Cafe
Moby Dick's House of Kabob
Olney Grill
Ricciuti's Brick Oven Pizza
Sakura - Olney
Spring Garden (closed)
Rockville/White Flint
Clyde's Tower Oaks
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Moonlight Gourmet (closed)
Ruby Tuesday
Seasons 52
Sushi Damo
Wheaton
Christina's
Massachusetts
Boston
The Palm
Minnesota
Bloomington
Twin City Grill
Minneapolis
Ruth Chris Steak House
St. Paul
Great Waters Brewing Company
Sakura
Sushi Tango
The Wild Tymes
New York
New York City
Avra
Shinbashi
North Caroline
Outer Banks
Lifesaving Station, Duck
New York Pizza Pub, Nags Head
Pennsylvania
Exton
Eagle Tavern
White Horse Tavern
Lancaster
Iron Horse Inn
Northern PA
Mary Wells Dining Room, Wellsboro
Pottstown
Inn at St. Peter's Village
Longhorn Steakhouse
Sunnybrook Ballroom
Texas
Dallas
La Calle Doce
Grapevine
Gaylord Texan Resort, Texan Station
Utah
Salt Lake City
Capo Gelateria
Naked Fish
Vivace
Virginia
Tysons/McLean
Cafe Deluxe - Tyson's
Chef Geoff's - Tyson's
Daily Grill
Legal Seafood
McCormick & Schmick's
Wildfire
Washington
Seattle
Von's
Wenatchee
Shakti's
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Umami Moto
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Saturday, March 17, 2007
Hotel: Quality Suites Oceanfront - Jacksonville
City: Jacksonville Beach, FL
Chain: Quality Inn
Property: Quality Suites Oceanfront, Jacksonville
Address: 11 North 1st Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Phone Number: 904-435-3535
Check Out: March 2007
Right on the beach. A Florida Beach with palm trees and everything. A bit far from JAX airport, maybe 25 miles.
Like many beachfront hotels, the decor was a little beat up and not very stylish. Because it doesn't have to be, because you are there for the beach. It's a bit more noticeable when you are not there for the beach but are there for business.
Staff was extremely nice and courteous, and the rooms were very clean. They had free breakfast in the morning in the style of a Hampton Inn, but it wasn't very good. Too microwave tasting or something - strange. Better food/bar would have knocked up my score a bit. The hotel gift shop is stocked with beer and wine. Internet was free in the room - cabled. The rooms have a balcony overlooking the dunes and then the beach, with a wide boardwalk (concrete actually) in front.
Because of daylight savings time, didn't really see what the beach looked like since it was dark when we got in, and dark when we got up. A few quick pictures, and we sat outside waiting for our ride to the airport, which was nice.
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Directions:
Last Visit: March, 2007 ($159 a night, corporate rate)
Chain: Quality Inn
Property: Quality Suites Oceanfront, Jacksonville
Address: 11 North 1st Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL
Phone Number: 904-435-3535
Check Out: March 2007
Right on the beach. A Florida Beach with palm trees and everything. A bit far from JAX airport, maybe 25 miles.
Like many beachfront hotels, the decor was a little beat up and not very stylish. Because it doesn't have to be, because you are there for the beach. It's a bit more noticeable when you are not there for the beach but are there for business.
Staff was extremely nice and courteous, and the rooms were very clean. They had free breakfast in the morning in the style of a Hampton Inn, but it wasn't very good. Too microwave tasting or something - strange. Better food/bar would have knocked up my score a bit. The hotel gift shop is stocked with beer and wine. Internet was free in the room - cabled. The rooms have a balcony overlooking the dunes and then the beach, with a wide boardwalk (concrete actually) in front.
Because of daylight savings time, didn't really see what the beach looked like since it was dark when we got in, and dark when we got up. A few quick pictures, and we sat outside waiting for our ride to the airport, which was nice.
Rating:
- Safety: 1
- Dining: .5 Breakfast only (bad)
- Bar: 0
- Internet: 1 (free wired)
- Wireless in Common Areas: 0
- Work Space, Power: 1
- Shower: 1 (excellent)
- Air Conditioning, Bed: 1
- Common Areas: 1
Directions:
Last Visit: March, 2007 ($159 a night, corporate rate)
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Hotel: Sleep Inn Charlottesville
City: Charlottesville, VA
Chain: Sleep Inn
Property: Sleep Inn Charlottesville
Address: 5th Avenue, Charlottesville, VA
Phone Number: (434) 244-9969
Check Out: February 2007
Discount hotel, short on ammenities, but clean. Room ("suite" style) wasn't much on furniture but it was very large.
They provide breakfast in the morning, but there's a Waffle House across the street, and a Burger King next store. Not an interesting part of Charlottesville, but close to the Interstate.
Rating:
Directions:
Last Visit: February 13, 2007 ($209 a night)
Chain: Sleep Inn
Property: Sleep Inn Charlottesville
Address: 5th Avenue, Charlottesville, VA
Phone Number: (434) 244-9969
Check Out: February 2007
Discount hotel, short on ammenities, but clean. Room ("suite" style) wasn't much on furniture but it was very large.
They provide breakfast in the morning, but there's a Waffle House across the street, and a Burger King next store. Not an interesting part of Charlottesville, but close to the Interstate.
Rating:
- Safety: 1
- Dining: .5 Breakfast only (didn't try it - we went across the street)
- Bar: 0
- Internet: 0 ("data jack" is a phone jack - although I found an open WiFi nearby)
- Wireless in Common Areas: 0
- Work Space, Power: 1
- Shower: 1
- Air Conditioning, Bed: 1
- Common Areas: .5
Directions:
Last Visit: February 13, 2007 ($209 a night)
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Hotel: Sheraton Great Valley
City: Frazer, PA
Chain: Sheraton
Property: Sheraton Great Valley Hotel
Address: 707 East Lancaster Avenue, Route 202 and 30, Frazer, Pennsylvania, 19355
Phone Number: (610) 524-5500
Check Out: February 2007
Very nice hotel. Frequented by QVC visitors (QVC is nearby), so much higher than normal ratio of famous people to regular people as they try to sell their merchendise. Rooms were nice, staff was very nice. The air conditioner in the room was way too loud and they promptly changed us to another room.
Attached to the hotel is a nice historic inn, with a nice breakfast in the morning. Definately worth another stay.
A little difficult to get to depending on the direction you are approaching on route 30. You might need to get off at Exton and drive down old route 30.
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Directions:
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Last Visit: February 13, 2007 ($209 a night)
Chain: Sheraton
Property: Sheraton Great Valley Hotel
Address: 707 East Lancaster Avenue, Route 202 and 30, Frazer, Pennsylvania, 19355
Phone Number: (610) 524-5500
Check Out: February 2007
Very nice hotel. Frequented by QVC visitors (QVC is nearby), so much higher than normal ratio of famous people to regular people as they try to sell their merchendise. Rooms were nice, staff was very nice. The air conditioner in the room was way too loud and they promptly changed us to another room.
Attached to the hotel is a nice historic inn, with a nice breakfast in the morning. Definately worth another stay.
A little difficult to get to depending on the direction you are approaching on route 30. You might need to get off at Exton and drive down old route 30.
Rating:
- Safety: 1
- Dining: 1
- Bar: 1
- Internet: ? (unknown)
- Wireless in Common Areas: ?
- Work Space, Power: 1
- Shower: 1 (awesome - high up and wasteful)
- Air Conditioning, Bed: 1
- Common Areas: 1
Directions:
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Last Visit: February 13, 2007 ($209 a night)
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Restaurant: La Calle Doce
415 West 12th Street
Dallas, Texas 75208
214-941-4304
Had lunch here, and it's a great little place to eat. Unique, or probably authentic, mexican cooking. Home cooked nachos, seafood soup, and great tacos and fajitas. Nice but casual.
The flan was a real treat. Much denser than what I have had in the past. Almost like a cheesecake in consistency.
Dallas, Texas 75208
214-941-4304
Had lunch here, and it's a great little place to eat. Unique, or probably authentic, mexican cooking. Home cooked nachos, seafood soup, and great tacos and fajitas. Nice but casual.
The flan was a real treat. Much denser than what I have had in the past. Almost like a cheesecake in consistency.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Hotel: Courtyard Dallas Market Center
City: Dallas, TX
Chain: Marriott
Property: Courtyard Dallas Market Center
Address: 2150 Market Center Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75207
Phone Number: (214) 653-1166
Check Out: February 13, 2007
Your basic Courtyard experience, although the shower was much nicer than usual, and the dining room and room service seemed a bit more than usual. Also, a real bar with a real bartender who poured great drinks.
There's a Denny's next store if you need something different. There's a little pool and garden area in the middle of the building (outside). It seemed a bit more upscale than a normal Courtyard.
Rating:
Directions:
Last Visit: February 13, 2007 ($209 a night)
Chain: Marriott
Property: Courtyard Dallas Market Center
Address: 2150 Market Center Blvd., Dallas, Texas 75207
Phone Number: (214) 653-1166
Check Out: February 13, 2007
Your basic Courtyard experience, although the shower was much nicer than usual, and the dining room and room service seemed a bit more than usual. Also, a real bar with a real bartender who poured great drinks.
There's a Denny's next store if you need something different. There's a little pool and garden area in the middle of the building (outside). It seemed a bit more upscale than a normal Courtyard.
Rating:
- Safety: 1
- Dining: 1
- Bar: 1
- Internet: 1 (free and slow, or paid and fast)
- Wireless in Common Areas: 1
- Work Space, Power: 1
- Shower: 1 (awesome - high up and wasteful)
- Air Conditioning, Bed: 1
- Common Areas: 1
Directions:
Last Visit: February 13, 2007 ($209 a night)
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Flight: United #5351 SAT-IAD
Departing From: San Antonio, TX (SAT)
Traveling To: Washington, DC (IAD)
ETD: 12:02PM February 14, 2007 (actual: 3:00 PM)
ETA: 3:20PM February 14, 2007 (actual: 7:00 PM)
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Departure Gate: 16
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I was supposed to be on a 1-stop through O'hare. But there was winter weather all up the northeast portion of the country which killed schedules everywhere. This was a flight that was supposed to leave before I got to the airport, but it was delayed because Dulles was closed. So, I was able to get on, which was a double bonus:
My connection through O'hare was cancelled later.
The equipment and crew were here, so I knew this flight would get there once Dulles was open.
So, ended up home a little later than original, but I did much better than I would have with the original tickets!
Traveling To: Washington, DC (IAD)
ETD: 12:02PM February 14, 2007 (actual: 3:00 PM)
ETA: 3:20PM February 14, 2007 (actual: 7:00 PM)
Est. Duration:
Departure Gate: 16
Arrival Gate:
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I was supposed to be on a 1-stop through O'hare. But there was winter weather all up the northeast portion of the country which killed schedules everywhere. This was a flight that was supposed to leave before I got to the airport, but it was delayed because Dulles was closed. So, I was able to get on, which was a double bonus:
My connection through O'hare was cancelled later.
The equipment and crew were here, so I knew this flight would get there once Dulles was open.
So, ended up home a little later than original, but I did much better than I would have with the original tickets!
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Airports: Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Airport Name: Charlotte/Douglas International Airport
FAA Sign: CLT
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Airport Web Site: http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Airport/Home.htm
FAA Sign: CLT
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Airport Web Site: http://www.charmeck.org/Departments/Airport/Home.htm
Airports: Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Airport Name: Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport
FAA Sign: DCA
Location: Washington, DC USA
Airport Web Site: http://www.metwashairports.com/national/
The smallest, and the best of the three Washington area commercial airports. The perfect size for lots of services, easy parking, and getting in and our easily. There is a Metro stop right there, and the daily parking is an easy walk across a bridge to get inside. Lots of dining and shopping, an incredible view across the Potomac river to our nation's capital.
Driving there can be difficult. During rush hour you are fighting every other driver in the DC area. One mistake by one driver on the GW parkway means you might miss your flight if your schedule is tight. However, heads and shoulders the best experience compared to IAD and BWI.
FAA Sign: DCA
Location: Washington, DC USA
Airport Web Site: http://www.metwashairports.com/national/
The smallest, and the best of the three Washington area commercial airports. The perfect size for lots of services, easy parking, and getting in and our easily. There is a Metro stop right there, and the daily parking is an easy walk across a bridge to get inside. Lots of dining and shopping, an incredible view across the Potomac river to our nation's capital.
Driving there can be difficult. During rush hour you are fighting every other driver in the DC area. One mistake by one driver on the GW parkway means you might miss your flight if your schedule is tight. However, heads and shoulders the best experience compared to IAD and BWI.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Restaurant: White Horse Tavern
707 East Lancaster Avenue, Route 202 & 30
Frazer, PA 19355
Phone: 610-524-5500
Historic tavern attached to a Sheraton hotel. The decor is "tavern" - a fireplace in each room, chair rail moulding, creaky floors, etc. We had breakfast here buffet style, and it was good and the service was good.
We liked all the horse themed pictures on the walls.
Frazer, PA 19355
Phone: 610-524-5500
Historic tavern attached to a Sheraton hotel. The decor is "tavern" - a fireplace in each room, chair rail moulding, creaky floors, etc. We had breakfast here buffet style, and it was good and the service was good.
We liked all the horse themed pictures on the walls.
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