Monday, October 12, 2020

Chicago Food+Drink Specials

Michigan Ave

  • Mozzarella Store Pizza and CafĂ©: 822 N Michigan Ave
    • Mondays 11A-3P
      • 1/2 off bottle of wine (dine in only with exception to special reserve) 
    • Tuesdays
      • 50% off pizza selections (dine in only)

Friday, February 21, 2020

DFW

Roswell, New Mexico

Arriving by air:

ROW Airport is very small. Interesting to take in because it is the boneyard for American Airlines and other airlines. There is one line for security and it opens about an hour before the flight. If you are TSA, they will let you keep your shoes on, but otherwise you pass through security as a passenger without TSA.
Plan to eat before you arrive at the airport because there are limited options (unless you consider the vending machine variety).

Hotel:

I chose the Holiday Inn Express because it has a shuttle and it did not look like Uber or Lyft would be an option. Note: You must make hotel shuttle reservation 24 hours in advance. The Holiday Inn Express offers a variety of options for breakfast, the hotel is very clean, and the staff are courteous.


Sunday, February 9, 2020

Minneapolis, Minnesota

NOTE: All blog posts are updated as I spend more time in the cities. Please reach out if you have specific questions about any city or airport! 

Restaurant Scene: North East Minneapolis


Arriving: MSP Airport

Amenities:
  • Free wifi (that actually works without needing to watch commercials every 30 minutes)
  • High and low desks with charging ports throughout the airport. 
Need to know:
  • Depending on your gate, be prepared for a 8-10 minute walk. Hotel shuttles drop off on lower level. Upon returning, you will take elevators up, follow signs to terminals, cross jetbridge, and enter check-in area. 
  • You can take the train from the airport to the mall of America. If you are staying near, worthwhile to consider skipping hotel shuttle/uber/lyft and using the train. Many hotels have a very short walk from the hotel to the train. 

Mall of America:
  • The train will take you into the mall, very convenient. You can buy tickets on the platform and the train runs frequently.