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The Steeping Room – Austin, TX

The Steeping Room – Austin, TX

The Steeping Room is one of my favorite destinations in the Domain area of Austin, primarily because I love tea.  I can stop in for a light snack and shop teas and tea paraphernalia anytime I want. My only complaint is that they have limited 

Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery – Dripping Springs, TX

Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery – Dripping Springs, TX

The Deep Eddy Vodka Distillery should be a Texas landmark. Deep Eddy makes my absolute favorite flavored vodka – the Deep Eddy Ruby Red Grapefruit! Living in Austin, the distillery is just a quick 45min drive. The tasting room has a great open area to 

Snow Monster – Austin, TX

Snow Monster – Austin, TX

Snow Monster is a Taiwanese-inspired shaved ice parlor that offers a unique twist on shaved ice.  They take shaved ice to the next level by using frozen blocks of drinks in the place of ice.  This will become the next frozen yogurt in my opinion! 

Bufalina Due – Austin, TX

Bufalina Due – Austin, TX

Over the years I’ve enjoyed many styles and qualities of pizza.  Amazingly, I can enjoy a cheap frozen pizza as much as the next guy. However, aside from a slice of grandma’s or pepperoni pizza from Patzeria Perfect Pizza in Times Square, it doesn’t get 

Pho Please – Austin, TX

Pho Please – Austin, TX

Growing up in Southern California, I’ve experienced the some of the best Pho you can get in the states. One common denominator of nearly every great Pho joint, not just in Cali, but most anywhere, is the cleanliness, or lack thereof. But, you don’t go 

Tomodachi Sushi – Austin, TX

Tomodachi Sushi – Austin, TX

I have been a chef-owner and restaurateur of a top-rated Japanese restaurant, so I do consider myself a sushi snob.  This doesn’t mean I won’t eat or enjoy an occasional nigiri or sushi from Kona Grill or even Whole Foods. When I first read the 

La Cantera Resort – San Antonio, TX

La Cantera Resort – San Antonio, TX

La Cantera Resort is a relaxing getaway destination tucked into the hill country of San Antonio. We first discovered La Cantera while looking for a resort location without having to fly or travel for hours and hours. Enter La Cantera Resort & Spa.  The price 

Mia Italian Tapas – Austin, TX

Mia Italian Tapas – Austin, TX

After living in Austin for seven years, I’ve discovered that it is very difficult to find truly exceptional dining experiences within Austin city limits.  In a city so vibrant and eclectic, it is unbelievable that the restaurants here lack so much in character and quality.  

Aria Sky Suites – Las Vegas, NV

Aria Sky Suites – Las Vegas, NV

Here is the story of how I discovered the Aria Sky Suites, now my favorite hotel in Las Vegas. Living in California in my twenties, Las Vegas was a common weekend destination for me.  I made the 3-hour trek from Riverside at least once a 

Haunt Lounge – San Antonio, TX

Haunt Lounge – San Antonio, TX

The Haunt Lounge in the St. Anthony Hotel has a great atmosphere, great drinks, and great service!  The craft cocktails of Haunt are of the highest quality with bartenders that know their mixology and have their craft down to a science and art.  The decor