for and by sophisticated executive travelers
It was a two-and-a-half day whirlwind business trip to Zurich. No, I wasn't among the elite heading for Davos but rather attending the Horasis annual meeting of CEOs and other executives concerned with sustainable growth. It was full of stimulating conversation with only a fraction of the stress of the gathering up the mountain. The Horasis … [Read more...]
I made a quick business trip to San Francisco the week before last. It was great to spend a couple of days on the left coast just as it was getting cool back east. I was sorry to see that one of my old favorite restaurants, 1550 Hyde, had closed. It was a great neighborhood spot serving local, organic food. It has been replaced by Seven Hills which … [Read more...]
Following on the hotel breakfast post I thought I'd share this tidbit from the IMDB file on Cary Grant: Cary Grant once phoned hotel mogul Conrad Hilton in Istanbul, Turkey, to find out why his breakfast order at the Plaza Hotel, which called for muffins, came with only one and a half English muffins instead of two. When Grant insisted that the … [Read more...]
Imagine a restaurant dedicated to local food and supporting as many local people as possible. Imagine such a restaurant that rejects pretension and doesn't need to add three adjectives to every ingredient of every dish. Imagine such a restaurant where the entrees hover around $15. Heaven? Apparently not if you live in Meadowview in … [Read more...]
This is a guest post from Andrea Spooner, founder of Executive Travel by Andrea. There is no shortage of diversions in this city located in eastern China on the mouth of the Yangtze River. It is a bustling city built for business but with a vast array of interesting experiences waiting for you. We introduce you to three of the best and … [Read more...]
We're always fashion conscious here at Executive Nomad: looking good is part of traveling well for business. Recently we were intrigued by an offer from Blank Label, a new company that offers custom stitched shirts for about the price of what you'd pay at Brooks Brothers or similar retailers. More interesting were the options of custom cuff and … [Read more...]
The restaurant scene in Boston is always lively. Recently, your Nomad-in-Chief has had the chance to try three new eateries. I'm happy to say that all are worth a visit. First is Tico, the new Mediterreanean bistro from chef Michale Schlow (of Radius fame). Tico features a wide range of small plates: Serrano ham and tomato-rubbed bread, salmon … [Read more...]
Business travelers don't often carry guide books but every once in awhile there are enough sights to see that you want to toss one in your briefcase. A recent trip to Florence and Rome gave your Nomad-in-Chief the chance to test several and here's my report. Each was chosen for its compact size knowing that business travelers are taking care of … [Read more...]
Wildfire Grill, a restaurant I've written about before as one of the few bright spots in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, features a selection of half-priced bottles on Monday nights. Tonight I enjoyed a 2007 Rosenblum Petit Syrah for just $19.50. Rosenblum is a consistent maker of lovely wines that capture the territory of their little piece of … [Read more...]
Hotel restaurants seem to be going incognito more and more. On sites like Open Table present the restaurants as stand-alone concerns, I assume by design of the client, which can be fine -- or not. I admit that I generally steer away from hotel dining because it tends to be either boring, over-priced, or both. I was recently on a whirlwind trip … [Read more...]
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