If you’re a dog owner like me you’re always looking for the perfect places to travel to with your pup. Just a three-hour drive north from Los Angeles sits Paso Robles. The perfect place to sip on some delicious California wine while having your pooch by your side. I just for back from the perfect two nights in Paso and here's an ideal itinerary.
Read MoreThailand Off The Beaten Path at Tha Chalaep Oyster Farm.
Back in August, I had the amazing opportunity to explore some of the less-visited lands in Thailand with the Tourism Authority of Thailand. One of those great experiences was checking out the folk fisherman's way of life at a local oyster farm.
Read MoreWho Knew There's So Much To Do in ABQ.
Pardon the Punctuation... before making my trip to Albuquerque, all I knew about it was that I always had to "Google" how to spell it and that Bugs Bunny should have never taken that left turn there. My eyes have been opened.
Read More"Hillbilly Napa" My Trip To The Kentucky Bourbon Trail.
Pardon The Punctuation...It doesn't get more American than bourbon. Recently I had the opportunity of touring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and experiencing my own little "Hillbilly Napa" of sorts. I don't mean "Hillbilly" in a bad way. I met some of the friendliest and most accommodating people on the planet.
Read MoreSt Regis Bora Bora...A Hotel Where Everything Looks Like A Screensaver
Pardon The Punctuation...very seldom am I ever swayed by a movie to make any kind of purchase...well if "Hover Boards" were for real I might be down for that. One exception was watching the movie 'Couples Retreat." The hotel featured in that movie seemed too good to be true. Well it wasn't a fake property created for Hollywood magic, it was the St Regis Bora Bora.
Read MoreThe Low Down on Downtown Kansas City.
Pardon The Punctuation...Was just in KC and let me tell you that place blew my mind. Great food, drink and coffee. It goes to show that you never know...
Read MoreBest of My Stay In Dallas
Pardon The Punctuation...guys I'm hung over as hell and there was an earthquake this morning so I'm going to make this quick. Here are the highlights from my recent trip to Dallas.
Read MoreBest of Downtown Chicago
Pardon The Punctuation...After spending 12 days in the heart of Chicago's "Viagra Triangle" I was blessed to discover some pretty cool spots to check out. I've listed them here and mad a list on Foursquare so you guys can save it for your next visit to Chitown.
Read MoreThe Perfect 2 Days in Miami Beach.
Pardon The Punctuation...South Beach is the kind of place that can overwhelm you. Loaded with tourists and overpriced crappy food, it's easy to get lost and frustrated.
Read MoreMiami: My hometown is finally catching up with the rest of the food world.
Pardon The Punctuation...Miami..my home town..the place known for pastel suits and half naked ladies, wasn't exactly the kind of place that had a lot of variety of food while growing up in the 80's. As the the son of of Cuban immigrants I had my fare share of rice, beans, plantains, meat
Read MoreWhere to Eat, Drink, Play, and Stay in Omaha.
Pardon The Punctuation...Omaha has to be one of the most pleasant surprises so far this year. In fact, I think this place gets a pretty bad rap. Sure there are probably toothless folks that find it entertaining to go cow tipping...but this town is full of great people who make great food and take pride in their work. Here are a few places that stood out to me during my one week stint in the land of steak and corn huskers.
Read MoreBest of the Hamptons Featuring South Edison, Canal Cafe, and Levain Bakery
Pardon The Punctuation...If you're in the Hamptons for the weekend and want to avoid the sound of snobby girls who add the "A" sound to the end of words like "Thank youuuuaaaaaaaahhhhh and yesssaaaaaaaaaahhhh", here are a few places that will hit the spot. I'll start with the finer dining portion and work my way down to the sweet stuff.
Read More2013 Food and Wine Classic in Aspen Part 2: Spain
Pardon the Punctuation...Seeing the Spain tent at the Food and Wine classic in Aspen really hit home for me. You see, I'm of Cuban, Spanish, and French descent. So I saw pretty stoked when I saw a whole circus tent full of goodies from the only country I'd consider moving to outside of the good old U.S. of A.. A foodie "Disneyland" of all things "Spain."
Read More2013 Food and Wine Classic in Aspen Part 1: Chef Bruno Davaillon and New Zealand Lamb
Pardon the Punctuation...If you have never been blessed with the chance of going to the Food and Wine Classic in Aspen, get your 2014 tickets now!!!!! I'm in a daze after having just landed from this foodie haven just a few short hours ago. Gotta pinch myself.
Read MoreChimney Rock Winery, a Slice of Heaven in Napa.
Pardon The Punctuation...Located in the Stag's Leap district of the famed Napa Valley this stunning property creates equally stunning wine. Being a Lexus owner means I'm able to go on LexusDrivers.com and set up complimentary tastings at several of the best wineries in Napa.
Read MoreZD Wines, What an Amazing Tasting Experience in Napa.
Spring Mountain Vineyards a Napa must.
Pardon the Punctuation: Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of your more commercialized wineries sits a gem in the Spring Mountain district. Spring Mountain Vineyard takes the mom and pop feel to another level.
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