Where to eat in San Diego- The Neighborhood

Meet the friendliest hamburger on the block

Spring in San Diego only means one thing: Padres Games. But let's be real the reason you should be heading to the East Village is for a trip to The Neighborhood.

Around the corner from the Gaslamp, the Neighborhood, started by the same guys who opened Craft & Commerce, welcomes you with 20+ beers on tap. For those who are looking for a warmer hello choose whiskey or bourbon.

To pair that nicely, include a burger and an order of chorizo corn dogs. Still have room? Try the Milk & Cookies or the Bourbon Cookie Dough Shake.

Sitting at the bar prepare to be rubbing elbows with strangers who will soon become friends. On any given evening you will chat a girl who can lick her elbow or learn how painful it is to get a sleeve tattoo. This is your modern day Cheers.

Don't ask for ketchup, you won't make friends.

Love Airline Points? Earn Miles With Rocketmiles

I have a serious addiction. Collecting miles and points.

While planning a trip to Chicago, I discovered a great way to earn airline points with hotel bookings using Rocketmilles.

Just select your destination, check-in date, and what airline you want to earn points for and VOILA.

Rocketmiles finds available rooms in major hotels organized by neighborhood.

Travelers can earn points on United, US Airways, American, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines. Hopefully Virgin America will be next.

How do you earn points/miles?

Going to JazzFest? Where to Eat in New Orleans

Shrimp n Gator Cheesecake

With  JazzFest 2013 being just around corner,  we are preparing to launch the New Orleans Smart Travel Guide. It's time to start thinking about where to eat and where to drink.

Let me introduce you to some "real Nawlin's food" at Jacque-Imos.  Leave your calorie counting at the door and grab a watermelon mojito as you walk in.

The food menu has a wide variety of cajun fried goodness that makes any Northern's heart thaw.
You will probably want to have two orders of the Shrimp and Alligator Cheesecake and for an entree try one of the more unique options like the Carpet Bagger Steak. 

So in short: Call ahead, bring a group of a friends, get ready to laugh with a great wait staff, and plan to take a taxi home with a mojito souvenir cup.