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After a couple of relaxing hours at the pool, we headed off for our first Thai Massage. The street that the massage place is on is around the corner from the hotel, and is a perfect example of the eclectic … Continue reading
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While having lunch at an open air riverside restaurant in Ayudhya Province, about an hour outside of Bangkok, Boonying (age 88) floated up to the side of the restaurant next to our table. We chatted with her for a bit, … Continue reading
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After breakfast we headed off to the CM. Walking to the train station was the first time I really got to see Bangkok, which is a complete 180 from the luxury of the hotel. I was reminded of the times … Continue reading
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The final leg was uneventful and we touched down in Bangkok at around 5pm. Shuddering at the thought of trying to figure out how to get to the Metropolitan Hotel after 23+ hours of travel, we had thankfully planned ahead … Continue reading
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Thailand blog The first day started late afternoon with a quick flight to LAX. We had about 8 hours to kill, so we dropped in on Perry (Mary Ann’s son) to check out his new apartment in Santa Monica and … Continue reading
Recently we took a overnight trip to Phoenix for a project that
we are working on. While the trip was neither glamorous or
exotic, we did see and experience some things that were
noteworthy.
ORANGE TREE GOLF RESORT • phoenix az
We stayed at the Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale. You certainly won’t see it on any architecture tours or in the pages of any design magazine. But the resort did have some things worth mentioning. What it clearly lacked in style and design, it made up for in function, space and amenities.
The rooms were quite large with a private bedroom, separate living area and a large bathroom. The bedroom had a memory foam mattress, which was super comfy. The space had 2 flat screens, one in the living area and one in the bedroom. The master bathroom had a couples jacuzzi tub and a very large shower in a private area. A 10′ vanity with two sinks and a makeup area spanned a long wall. All the towels were made into origami birds, which was a bit disturbing, but made us chuckle. Each room has a demi kitchen (microwave instead of a stove). There is no room service, but the room does have a coffee maker complete with coffee and cream.
Warning – The walk to our room from the parking lot was longer than two football fields. So when it’s cold (like last night), take advantage of Rodney with the golf cart to take you to your room.
At $98 a night for two (in season), we would recommend the Orange Tree for a quick stay.
TRUE FOOD KITCHEN • www.truefoodkitchen.com
For lunch on Tuesday we ate at True Food Kitchen. The menu was simple, refreshing and original, with Asian influences. The entrees were made with healthy, fresh, organic ingredients, which is a welcome change from the trend towards heavy comfort foods we see in so many new restaurants these days.
I had the turkey burger (all white meat) with a yummy whole grain bun and a side of sweet potato home fries. I normally do not like sweet potatoes, but these were exceptionally tasty. Scott had a Thai curry rice dish that was wonderfully creamy and flavorful. We ate at the Scottsdale Quarter location. We thought the interior was light, airy and modern.
The wait staff was young, perky and, as with most Fox Restaurants, cute.
POMO PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA • www.pomopizzeria.com
Pomo is the only local pizza certified to be “authentic” (made the Napoli way) by the Verace Pizza Napoletana Association, the Italian government and the European Union. It involves a process that starts with imported ingredients, includes a rigidly defined method of assembly and one to one-and-a-half minutes in a wood-burning oven handmade in Naples for the roughly 12-inch pies.
The setting is strictly Scottsdale. It’s done in cream and slate brown, punctuated with graceful arched windows and a 40′ wall-sized mural of a Neapolitan street scene. Except for a bar and busy open kitchen, it’s a bit stark. There’s a lot going on, though: Numerous staff members, cheerful and mostly efficient, are in constant motion, and at peak hours the tiny tables are full.
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3 October 2010 Baby Tattooville is underway! After waiting nearly a year, we are checked into the beautiful Mission Inn in Riverside. Baby Tattooville in a personal getaway like no other. Forty attendies spend the weekend eating, drawing, socializing, touring … Continue reading
