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Biggest downside is dealing with the :rolleyes: that is South Beach. I can't stand that place...

My wife and I ate at Grazie with Hartmann and his wife a few months ago. IMO, the food was decent but nothing to write home about. The service was rather mediocre as well. They did have a decent wine list though.

I'm not sure I'd recommend eating anywhere in South Beach, but that's just me.

The restaurant at the W is pretty good and now STK opened at Gansevoort South, I like the NYC and LA versions.

Steph3n

Jan 7, 2010 1:40 pm

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13134344)

I ate there with the owner, it probably makes a different all around. ;)
I am not fan of soBe either, that is why I moved out of that entire area.
Also why I don't use any coastal hotels.

Lack of parking is maddening!

sdm1130

Jan 7, 2010 1:42 pm

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 13134382)

The restaurant at the W is pretty good.

I'd consider going to South Beach for the W, but that's mostly just because I like Ws.

IMO, South Beach is almost like Jersey Shore with more money and :rolleyes:.

rolov

Jan 7, 2010 1:43 pm

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13134400)

I'd consider going to South Beach for the W, but that's mostly just because I like Ws.

IMO, South Beach is almost like Jersey Shore with more money and :rolleyes:.

The W is on 23rd, a bit north of the Jersey Shore Area

Steph3n

Jan 7, 2010 1:44 pm

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13134400)

IMO, South Beach is almost like Jersey Shore with more money and :rolleyes:.

^

probably a little more plastic in the people too....but a bit less orange paint.

ConciergeMike

Jan 7, 2010 1:44 pm

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Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13134265)

Of course not.

That is entirely unacceptable. The idea of switching AmExes to SPG is slowly growing in my head. That gives me an excuse to burn the Hilton points and go thru the yeggggh of learning a new rewards program.

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Originally Posted by uncertaintraveler (Post 13134268)

Wikipedia seems to indicate that Christopher Robbins is the primary author on the subject. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_America

I saw that, but was hoping for another option. I'm a pragmatist at heart and hate having only one choice if I can help it.

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Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 13134276)

It's actually the Intracostal Waterway; I am anal about it only because it is one of the few places in the world where I have almost died. :-:

:eek: I did know it was Intracoastal, and my brain let me down, as it sometimes does. :o

Phudnik

Jan 7, 2010 1:45 pm

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Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13133006)

Correct not the NYC/DCA one.

There is another East Coast US hub, you know. ;)

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13133874)

Great lunch with a great Boxer. Phudnik has shed the cloak of mystery and shown himself, and we can only hope that he is available more frequently, and available to larger group of us. :-: Many thanks again for your most enjoyable company, sir. ^^

Lunch was a lot of fun; thanks for coming into the city. As you know, availability to the larger group depends on weekday travel and/or availability of inexpensive babysitters on the weekend... The :rolleyes: sign may yet go up next week.

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13134200)

LH Senator lounges > LH Business lounges

Correct?

I would say so, and maybe add another ">" in there. The European ones tend to be more crowded but the food and drink are much better.

sdm1130

Jan 7, 2010 1:46 pm

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 13134409)

The W is on 23rd, a bit north of the Jersey Shore Area

It looked like they had migrated up to 23rd the last time I was down there... :(

ConciergeMike

Jan 7, 2010 1:46 pm

Does anyone watch Shatner's Raw Nerve? Last night I caught the one with Gene Simmons and I found it to be a better than average interview show.

rolov

Jan 7, 2010 1:47 pm

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13134200)

LH Senator lounges > LH Business lounges

Correct?

Not always, In FRA sometimes they are almost identical and the SEN lounge is usually more crowded.
But for the most part yes the SEN is better.

sdm1130

Jan 7, 2010 1:49 pm

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Originally Posted by Phudnik (Post 13134415)

I would say so, and maybe add another ">" in there. The European ones tend to be more crowded but the food and drink are much better.

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Originally Posted by rolov (Post 13134433)

Not always, In FRA sometimes they are almost identical and the SEN lounge is usually more crowded.
But for the most part yes the SEN is better.

Thanks! I have plenty of time to lounge hop a little in FRA so I will check out both options. In DUS, I will probably just stick to the SEN lounge.

rolov

Jan 7, 2010 1:51 pm

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 13134452)

Thanks! I have plenty of time to lounge hop a little in FRA so I will check out both options. In DUS, I will probably just stick to the SEN lounge.

They keep opening and closing lounges in FRA for construction, so you might have to explore a little. Are you going via FRA and returning via DUS?

Olton Hall

Jan 7, 2010 1:51 pm

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13134412)

:eek: I did know it was Intracoastal, and my brain let me down, as it sometimes does. :o

I know a giant set of bridge plans in NJ that says Inter. I of course learned it was Intra from someone from near Boca.

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Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 13134428)

Does anyone watch Shatner's Raw Nerve? Last night I caught the one with Gene Simmons and I found it to be a better than average interview show.

I've seen it a couple of times. It's a good show and he gets good guests.

fozz	Jan 7, 2010 1:52 pm

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13133460)

I'm not going this time around; they should be safe enough. ;)

But there is video of you singing Cindy Lauper on NYE. :D

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