OBAO Noodles: Mid-Level Pho in Midtown
The more places I go for pho, the more I am convinced that I was right when I wrote that NY has terrible pho. A surefire way of not finding a winner a great pho...
Element NYC: Great Service, Bad Experience
I've stayed at too many SPG properties to count in New York. This was my first time staying at the Element brand. It's supposed to be a Westin off shoot much like Aloft is a W off shoot.
Uber Pool JFK: Scam!
I am getting tired of the inconvenience of Uber at New York airports. At LaGuardia, it takes an eternity to get a ride. In JFK, I found myself waiting forever for Uber Pool that...
Aloft Manhattan Downtown: Happy Hours
With the DOW hitting record highs day after day, The Street is in need of a place to celebrate. If you're a banker or just a lawyer in town on business, consider staying at the Aloft Manhattan Downtown where happy hour lasts late into the night.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge LGA: Sad!
The Air Canada Lounge, despite its dignified name, Maple Leaf Lounge, is a sad lounge. After closing out the Centurion Lounge LaGuardia, I still had two more hours before my flight to Denver.
Pho Jersey City! Better Than New York City
From Long Island City to Jersey City, I was all over the place on this trip. A new city means a new opportunity to try pho. New York City is by far the worst...
Four Points Long Island City: Best Place to Stay NYC
Long Island City baby! I've lived all over NY and surrounding areas. First, I was in Brooklyn, specifically Greenpoint. That was very boring. Then I was in Hoboken. That's in New Jersey.
Pho Vietnam 87: A Go to Pho Spot in NYC
So here we go again. Another day in NYC, another bowl of pho to try. Today's bowl comes from Chinatown at the festive Pho Vietnam. The restaurant certainly has ambiance. There's all sorts of...
Sheraton Brooklyn: My Messes
NY is exhausting. I'm not a full-time resident of New York so I'm always looking for deals when I come for short-term work trips. Often, the Four Points fits the bill because there's usually a hotel available for a convenient price.
Four Points Times Square: Another Four Points in Manhattan
The days of St. Regis New York luxury are over. Now, when I need a hotel in New York, I look for the cheapest option at the best location. The Four Points brand by SPG is usually an affordable option.
