I’ve stayed across from the Conrad Hilton the last 8 out of 10 trips to Tokyo. I’ve watched their guests swim in their lap pool from across the chasm separating my room from their property, and I’ve always wondered if I should splurge the extra cash to stay there… but I’ve never done so. In […]

Our first concert in 8 years – my wife was not the biggest live music fan, but I remained convinced it was solely due to her lack of experiences involving this form of entertainment. For dinner prior, we chose Blue Ribbon Brasserie a new eatery that had recently opened up at The Hotel Commonwealth within […]

Greenberg’s Deli branded itself as a “must-visit establishment for anyone craving authentic New York-style deli cuisine.” How could I say no to that statement? A quick 15 minute walk from our hotel, I knew this would be the perfect pitstop in between my plane landing and my wife finishing her day at work. I was […]

While I had been planning the excursion for some time, the actual event was spontaneous in of itself. I woke up Tuesday with a desire to head to the office and enjoy my usual yogurt and fruit from Tatte for lunch – when suddenly, without warning, a heavy craving for a club sandwich settled upon […]