Top Beaches From Around the World

Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico): Voted “#1 Beach in the World” by The Travel Channel AND the critics at journeyPod agree. Stay at the luxurious resort overlooking the beach, indulge in an all-day spa treatment or dine on the sand with that certain someone.

Phi Phi Island (Thailand): This ultimate tropical getaway boasts some of the best scenery imaginable – so make sure you bring your camera cause you’re in for a delight. Stay in a private villa with an eternity pool overlooking the beach and enjoy the finer things in life.

Grace Bay Beach (Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands): Grab your scuba gear and get ready to dive into the most tranquil water imaginable.

Elia Beach (Mykonos): Ever felt like sunbathing at a nudist beach? What better place to do this than with the Greek gods and goddesses in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. Combining relaxation with music (and partying), this is definitely one of the sexier beaches on our list.

Cane Garden Bay (Tortola, British Virgin Islands): Hop on a sailboat for your sunbathing adventures and enjoy the glide across the smooth sensual waters of this beautiful island.

St. Barts (Carribbean): Its hard not to catch a celebrity let loose on these beautiful beaches. Watch them let their hair down as they enjoy the talcum powdery sand and aqua blue ocean.

St. Tropez (France): Yachts, movie stars, and models can be found floating along the coast of this seaside French town.

Ipanema (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil): Bikini babes flaunt their well-rounded figures at this sultry spot. The party is alive and well after-hours as the crowd enjoys the caipirinhas till dawn.

Bondi Beach (Australia): Australia’s most famous beach located along the shores of Sydney – need we say more?! Grab yer mate and surfboard and get ready to hit the waves!

Coronado Beach (San Diego): Large palm trees dance back and forth over the ivory beach at this spot. So whether you decide to swim, surf, sail, fish or just sleep – this is sun heaven!

Now, for those of you who simply can’t make it out to the real beach… we’ve got 2 top picks for best man-made hot spots:

Mandalay Beach (Las Vegas): Sand and crashing waves make this spot ideal for relaxation after a night out in Sin City. Sip on a Mango Margarita while spreading out on a poolside day bed and enjoy the eye candy!

Sun City (South Africa): A wave machine makes this pool sound and feel like the real thing! Enjoy a day of poker, sightseeing or golfing and let your mind drift while you lay waterside.

08:34 - 2008-Apr-21

Old School Italian in Miami

I am 100% Italian and very proud of it. So when I saw the restaurant slogan- “Where Italians go for Italian,” I was a bit skeptical. This rather bold slogan was from Hosteria Romana which is an Italian restaurant overlooking the beach at the Hotel Ocean. Let me add that since the restaurant was also located on the super touristy Ocean Drive that I was even more skeptical. Ocean Drive tends to mean inflated prices and lower quality.

So I thought I would put this so called Italian food for Italians to the test. I would bring along somebody even more discerning than me when it comes to authentic Italian. As luck would have it, my very own mother was in town and up to the task.

So how did Hosteria Romana pan out? Let’s just say this place passed with flying colors!

10:44 - 2008-Apr-17

Best Crêpes From Around the Globe

Every great critic knows how to distinguish a perfect crepe from just an okay one. Now with the help of journeyPod you will be able to find the best crepes from around the globe without having to “trial and error” the bad from the good. So here it is luxury travelers, the most comprehensive list of restaurants to get good crepes, sweet crepes, savory crepes, chocolate crepes, strawberry crepes, French crepes, and just about any other kind of crepe your mind can imagine.

La Creperie (Chicago, IL) - If you find yourself in the windy city during the summer months, request a table on the outdoor patio and order yourself one of their many tasty crepes!

La Creperie de Hampstead (London, England) - Some of the local favorites include the Belgian White Chocolate crepe and the awesomely delicious Banana crepe.

08:41 - 2008-Apr-17

Spring in Miami - check out boutique hotels,spas,restaurants and nightlife

Miami is truly a place to wine, dine and unwind. Check out journeyPod for top hotels in Miami, Miami Nightlife, restaurants in South Beach, Spas in South Beach  and Miami Events and Festivals.

journeyPod's pick for:

#1 Miami Boutique Hotel: Hotel Ocean

Best new Miami restaurant: Joley Restaurant

Most relaxing spa in Miami: Uhma Spa and Shop

Hottest Nightclub in Miami: Set

Best Food and Wine Event in South Beach: South Beach Wine and Food Festival

01:21 - 2008-Apr-16

Top Food and Wine Festivals From Around The World

Food and wine festivals have never been so glorified around the world like they are today. With top celebrity chefs such as Tom Colicchio, Padma Lakshmi, Paula Deen, Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay, Todd English, Giada, and Emeril visiting the top festivals in America, the best food and wine festivals in Italy and the largest food and wine festivals in Australia fine cuisine and wine tasting has become more about a celebration of gastronomy at its best!

 
journeyPod will now surrender our list of the most celebrated food and wine classics in the world. Be sure to check out our celebrity chef podcasts and food and wine festival podcasts.

South Beach Wine & Food

What could arguably be the most popular food and fine wine festival in the world, the annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival is a combination of music, fun and food.

Masters of Food & Wine South America

The Masters of Food & Wine event brings together the very best European, North American, and South American culinary masters to celebrate the uniqueness that is South American cuisine and wine.

 
Food &Wine Classic

Another one of journeyPod’s favorites - the Food and Wine Classic is a must for fans of with Bravo’s Top ChefTom Colicchio and Padma Lakshmi.

 
Melbourne Food & Wine

Be sure the make the sought-after reservation to enjoy your own three-course meal at the “World’s Longest Lunch”.

10:30 - 2008-Mar-31

Chicago Destination Guide: Chicago Bars, Chicago Restaurants and Chicago Sports

Chicago is a city that combines old time charm with new cosmopolitan flair! If you saw the movie "The Break-up" with Jennifer Anniston and Vince Vaughn you will realize that Chicago is a big time sports town! The White sox, Cubs, Bulls and Bears bring in the masses every year to the neat city.

If you enjoy fine dining in Chicago, Chicago pizza, Best Crepes in Chicago,Chicago bars, Irish pubs in Chicago and shopping in Chicago then journeyPod is your guide. Our Chicago Destination Guide provides you with top Chicago eateries, best clubs in Chicago and hip new wine bars in Chicago.

Listen to our audio Chicago Travel Guide on the hottest places to visit.

Chicago Shopping: Michigan Avenue

Chicago Dining: Alinea, NomMi, MK the Restaurant, Follia, Landmark

Chicago Nightlife: RiNo, Carol's Pub,Rockit Bar and Grill, Fulton Street Lounge, Suite Lounge

Traveling to Chicago for Romance check out the journeyPod pick for most romantic spot in Chicago

Celebrate Halloween in Chicago!

Book your Chicago Luxury Hotel with journeyPod for the best rates and selection.

03:30 - 2008-Mar-26

Online Travel Marketing Internet Advertising in the Travel and Tourism Industry

So you want to get more travelers to your travel site and tourism website?  Try to spend less money on TV ads and more money on Internet travel advertising or online travel advertising.  For branding and awareness you can run some travel banner impressions to build your online presence for your travel brand or Destination. 

A hotel or resort or CVB can see a higher ROI from travel clicks and travel textlinks compared to just running banners on a travel website.  The two work well together but if you have travel deals to advertise then you need to develop an online travel marketing plan.  Many firms can help you with digital strategy and Internet travel consulting.  You should work with Web 2.0 experts that understand the travel sector and tourism industry.  Your online campaign should be targeted to reach online travelers.

A travel ad network and travel advertising networks offer a good solution for your travel business or tourism organization to market and promote your offers online and through email advertising.

01:49 - 2008-Mar-8

Luxury Travel Emails Leisure Travelers Email Advertising & Travel Database Marketing

If you are looking to advertise in an online travel email newsletter, then you can reach Internet travelers and leisure travelers and a luxury traveler.  You need to fish in new ponds to grow your own email database on your own travel site.  Email lead generation is the best way to do this.  There are millions of shysters and sketchy database companies out there so be careful and you won't get burned.  You want to work with email advertising experts who have travel email experience and travel email databases that are targeted to reach only leisure travelers or luxury travelers.

Many visitors signup for travel deals emails and travel offers via email.  They receive an email newsletter once a week or once a month with travel package deals and travel email advertising.  If you want to reach these targeted and qualified travel audiences, then pick an email database marketing company that has tourism experience and destination advertising expertise. 

You can email your hotel offer or hospitality advertising to an Internet travel email database.  If you are a resort then you can reach people wanting to visit your resort and destination via email. 

You can also reach travel agents and travel media as well as online travel writers and journalists.  Freelancers and freelance writers subscribe to online travel websites and email newsletters.  Email editors and newsletter writers look for new information and travel news in other travel related email newsletters.  Bloggers read other bloggers content to get ideas for their own travel blog or travel podcast.  So you can reach travel trade and press in the travel industry by emailing to the travel industry email newsletters and travel email databases.                                             

01:23 - 2008-Mar-8

Best Places To Celebrate St. Patricks Day

Looking for the perfect pub to celebrate St. Patricks Day this year? journeyPod has searched one Irish pub at a time for the most popular bars, restaurants and brewhouses.  We list theBoston bars,Sydney pubs,Ireland brewhouses,Atlanta bars, Massachusetts restaurants to ensure the best time during this Irish festival.

Whether you are traveling to Ireland for the traditional Guiness or hanging out with Irish descendents in Boston -journeyPod will share with you a list of the  best places to get your drink on during this festive time.

The Burren (Somerville, MA): Best place to catch a live performance

The Gravity Bar (Dublin, Ireland): Amazing panoramic view of Guiness Storehouse

Kevin Barry's Irish Pub (Savannah, GA): 2nd largest St. Patty's Day Celebration in the U.S.

Black Rose (Boston, MA): Great seafood, loud singing and ice cold green beer!

The Harp (Sydney, Australia): Wednesday night is Irish night at this cool Aussie pub!

02:04 - 2008-Mar-6

Best Places to Enjoy a Sunday Brunch

There is no better way to recover from a crazy weekend than with a nice Bloody Mary, Poached Egg Sandwich or French Toast dripping in Syrup!

The American tradition has spread worldwide and journeyPod will share the best restaurants to indulge in the perfect comfort food. We have reviewed San Diego Restaurants,Chicago hotspots, Atlanta Bistros, New York Eateries and Amsterdam Cafes to bring you our top 5 Brunch Spots:

The Cottage (La Jolla, San Diego) – The scrumptious strawberry-stuffed French toast will have you begging for an order to go. Listen our San Diego Podcasts...

Season’s Restaurant (Chicago, IL) – Located in the Four Seasons Hotel, the Cheese Blintz’s and freshly prepared house donuts are amazing! Listen to our Chicago Podcasts...

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant (New York, NY) – With only 32 seats in the place – you’d better run, not walk to Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant. Known to have the best pancakes in town! Listen to our New York Podcasts...

Café Luxembourg (Amsterdam, Netherlands) – Tagged by many as the “one of the world’s great cafes” – Luxembourg is world-class hotspot that draws an international crowd. Listen to our Amsterdam Podcasts...

Murphy’s (Atlanta, GA) – This neighborhood favorite offers an American fare menu filled with good ol’ comfort food and standout brunch choices like Eggs Benedict and Smoked Salmon. Listen our Atlanta Podcasts...

Check out our complete list of the Best Brunch Spots From Around The Globe!

03:26 - 2008-Feb-15

Portugal Spain Tours Vacations Trips Travel Deals and Travel Planning

So you want to visit a new Destination?  How about both Portugal and Spain!  They have tons of fun things to do from great nightlife to amazing food and wine.  Portugal and Spain have friendly locals to make your trip to Portugal and vacation in Spain more enjoyable.

For help planning your tour to Portugal or Spain you can use the official tourism site for traveling to both Portugal and Spain at www.portugalspainboth.com.  This site has travel deals to Portugal and Spain.  It also has information on vacations to Portugal and Spain.  Both countries have exciting events all year round and you can follow those events in Portugal and Spanish events on the site.  From tomatoe festivals to orange fights and local culture, Portugal and Spain have something to offer every type of traveler and budget. 

Portugal airfare deals and flights to Spain can be found on the travel planning section of the tourism board site.  Tour operators from both Portugal and Spain have put together special travel deals to Portugal and Spain.  You can visit both destinations in one trip.  Your journey can take you into one destination and out of another.  You can fly or take the train in between Portugal and Spain.

Lisbon restaurants and Lisbon nightlife offers travelers a great thrill.  Spain is the culinary capital of the world with great chefs in Barcelona restaurants and Barcelona nightclubs.  Madrid has top notch restaurants and cuisine.

Beaches and Portugal and beaches in Spain are simply stunning.  Portugal and Spain are known for wine.  Portugal wine, portuguese wine and port along with Spanish wine and port are some of the finest in the world. 

If you want to stay in a castle in Europe or a palace in Europe, then Portugal and Spain have something unique for you.

01:33 - 2008-Feb-12

CVB DMO Destination Marketing Advertising Agency for Tourism Advertising Email Marketing

If you are looking for new ideas to market and promote your CVB or DMO or Destination online, then you need to try some email marketing and destination marketing online.  For help with internet marketing in the tourism industry, you want to work with CVB advertising CVB marketing Destination Marketing Online and CVB marketing experts.  You want to select an ad agency or PR firm that can understand your Destination and promote your CVB online.  An ad agency for a CVB needs to understand your local market and the entire internet landscape.  An ad agency for your Destination needs to be up to date on Web 2.0 and how it affects our travel industry.

Many firms offer search engine optimization and email marketing, but you must work with an experienced company that knows the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries.  An ad agency for the travel industry  needs to position and promote your CVB on the Internet.  Your ad agency should be able to target travelers interested in your Destination.  A good firm can help your tourism board market the Destination across the entire Internet with email marketing, search engine optimization, destination advertising, and social media marketing.  The tourism sector is a tricky one and you want to know that your advertising agency or online consulting company provides services for the travel and tourism industry.

Your ad agency and online marketing solutions provider must be able to provide you with digital strategy and web 2.0 and travel 2.0 online marketing programs.  If you want to put a social network on your CVB website or DMO website, then you need to work with tourism experts.

12:34 - 2008-Feb-12

Atlanta Nightlife,Atlanta Attractions, Atlanta Hotels and Dining

With new highrises being built, new restaurants opening every week and new hotels attracting the masses - Atlanta is the place to be! Most of Atlanta is going through a major make-over and we at journeyPod can't wait to see the finished product.

In the meantime here are our picks for Best Atlanta Restaurants, Top Atlanta Bars, Cool Atlanta Clubs and amazing Atlanta Boutique Hotels:

Best Atlanta Restaurants

Haven: Trendy restaurant in Brookhaven. We love the scallops, grits and lamb!

Rathbuns: Listen to ourpodcast with Kevin Rathbun as he discusses his restaurants

Antica Posta: Tuscany has traveled to Atlanta by spoiling you with hand-made pasta and Tuscan bread

Atlanta Nightlife:

Bazzaar: Cool lounge located next to the Fox Theatre. Great place to unwind and listen to great music.

Opera: Formerly 1150, this midtown spot is great to catch a famous DJ spin

Halo: International Night on Thursdays draw in a very hip and unique crowd

Atlanta Attractions:

Fox Theatre:This Egyptian- style theatre puts on amazing shows all year round

World of Coca Cola: Try the International flavors of coke (US is the best)

Georgia Aquarium: This mega aquarium is fun for everyone

Atlanta Boutique Hotels:

Twelve: Both Centennial and Atlantic Station know how to bring comfort and luxury to the Atlanta scene. Check out our podcast at Twelve in Atlantic Station.

W Hotel: WIth the Centennial Olympic Park location being close to completion, Atlanta will have two boutique W properties. The W at Perimeter is a nice choice for a quiet getaway.

01:11 - 2008-Feb-1

San Francisco Luxury Hotels, San Francisco Nightlife and San Francisco Dining

San Fran is a fabulous time. From the Bohemian style and organic California setting - San Francisco is perfect for that weekend getaway. With mega companies like Google and Apple - you know they have the best of the best when it comes to San Francisco nightclubs and bars. Most of the San Francisco restaurants journeyPod lists can be described at innovative and cozy. San Francisco hotels are upscale and luxurious. Here are journeyPod's picks for San Francisco dining, San Francisco bars and San Francisco boutique hotels:

San Francisco Dining

Fresca - the only ceviche bar in San Francisco

Supperclub - Amsterdam meets California at this fun restaurant / theatre show

San Francisco Nightlife

The EndUp: For over 30 years The EndUp has attracted top DJs from around the globe

Element Lounge: Provocative art, vaulted ceilings and VIP services make for a sultry night spot

San Francisco Hotels

Clift San Francisco Hotel: Elegant and Contemporary boutique hotel in San Fran

Fairmont San Francisco Hotel: Well renowned hotel in the heart of San Francisco

01:26 - 2008-Jan-16

Celebrity Spotting at Miami Clubs, Miami Restaurants and South Beach Boutique Hotels

Whether you are watching Entertainment Tonight, reading OK magazine or catching a famous personality leaving a popular hotspot - celebrities do influence our choice to choose a particular restaurant, club or hotel.

Miami is a city where fashion, food and fun combine and create a perfect concoction for a luxury getaway. Southbeach has an array of celebrity-owned restaurants and clubs and attracts the masses all year long. With events like the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, Winter Music Conference, Art Basel and Taste of the Nation going on throughout the year - hotels are always packed with partygoers, celebrities and business people.

Here are journeyPod picks to catch a celebrity at a Miami restaurant, South Beach Nightclub, orMiami Hotel:

Sean Penn, Lindsey Lohan, Ashley Simpson, Eve, Pete Wentz. Matthew McConaughey, Lance Armstrong spotted at Sky Bar at the Shore Club  Hotel.

Leonardo Di Caprio, Paris Hilton partying at Tantra Lounge.

Mandy Moore hosted the New Year's Eve party at the Raleigh Hotel. Guests included Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford, Elisha Cuthbert, Kimberly Stewart, Brody Jenner, Brittany Snow,

Lindsey Lohan and Trick Daddy dancing at Santo restaurant and lounge on Lincoln Street.

Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey, Timbaland and Pharell get down at late night spot Nocturnal.

Madonna, Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz all enjoy the dishes at Nobu.

Tommy Lee, Wilmer Valderama and Damon Wayans pay the big bucks for a VIP table at Set.

Matt Damon and Robert Downey Jr. double date at Quattro Gastronomia Italia, a hip Italian eatery in Miami. 

03:37 - 2008-Jan-11

Destination Marketing eTourism Online Travel Advertising Internet Travel Consulting

Here are some online marketing tips to help your travel company or Destination improve your online travel marketing, travel advertising, and Destination marketing.  Your Destination is your travel brand.  You need to leverage the Internet to tell your story to as many people as possible.

That are travel experts and Web 2.0 experts out there that can help your travel company with email marketing, eTourism, online marketing, travel advertising, destination marketing, and hospitality marketing.  Those firms specialize in social media marketing, digital pr electronic public relations, online promotion, online advertising, podcasting, social networking, and digital strategy. 

If you are looking for travel education sessions for your members to learn more about online travel and destination marketing, then you should consider bringing in etourism experts and online travel consultants to help teach your members about the latest trends in interactive travel marketing and web 2.0 in the travel industry.

Travel Email marketing can be very effective and can help drive more bookings for your travel brand.  Email marketing also establishes a running dialogue with your potential travel consumers and visitors.  You should also target various niche markets and send emails to certain types of travelers. 

Search engine optimization in the travel industry can also be very effective to help grow your online travel site.  Travel search engine optimization combines travel experience with search engine marketing to harness the power of the web.  Travel experts can understand your business and apply that search strategy to your search engine program to improve your travel seo rankings.

Online travel video is a hot new trend in the travel marketing sector.  Your Destination is your brand and your video shares that story.  For help with media planning and media buying in the travel industry contact us today.

09:04 - 2008-Jan-11

Amsterdam Clubs, Hotels and Restaurants

If you have been to Vegas you have experienced the PG-rated version of Amsterdam. Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is a fun and crazy time. Known for its impressive architecture, the color orange, coffee shops and a certain "Red Light District" - people from all over come to let down their hair and spend a few days doing things they would not normally be able to do at home. The Dutch folk are extremely friendly and helpful and will point you in the right direction if you need advice on where to go.

We at journeyPod want to make it easier for you by highlighting some of Amsterdam's top nightspots, hotels and restaurants:

Hotels:

NH City Center: Any of the NH hotels provide the best service and ammenities in Amsterdam

Pulitzer Hotel: Awared a spot on Conde Naste's Gold List, journeyPod agrees that this hotel deserves the praise.

Lloyd Hotel: Built in 1917, guests can choose their room by a star rating of 1 through 5. (Click the link to listen to our podcast at the hotel)

Restaurants:

Supperclub: Restaurant meets music dinner show!

Le Garage: The place to be seen! The Tuscan Trattoria serves the best Tuna Pizza in Amsterdam!

Zest: Like the name suggests, the food provides just that...the Thai Curry left us craving more!

Bars & Nightlife:

Njoy: This friendly lounge landed a spot on our "Bartender's with the Best Pour" Blog.

Mansion:This ueber trendy club, reminiscent of the sistine chapel, attracts Amsterdam's finest.

Panama: A late night spot, you can sober up on Asian and Italian dishes while listening to some of the top DJs in the world.

10:57 - 2008-Jan-3

Miami Restaurants, Hotels and Nightlife

Where do you go for sun, sexy beaches, fashion, crazy nightlife and luxury?? Miami of course! Miami is a cosmopolitan city that attracts the celebrities and big shots from all over. journeyPod is here to tell you where to stay, what to eat and how to party like a rockstar!

Hotels:

Delano - a favorite of Kate Moss, Lindsey Lohan and Timbaland

Shore Club - Sean Penn likes to unwind here

The Tides - Ben Afleck and Jennifer used to sneak off here for a little R&R (back in the "Bennifer" days)

The Setai - You are bound to catch one of these hot studs at this swanky hotel - Leonardo Di Caprio, Wilmer Valderrama and Vin Diesel

Restaurants:

8 1/2 - Chef Jason McClain creates wonders like the Ox Tail appetizer

Santo - Chef Corey Smith will have you begging for more after you try the Parpadelle Taormina

Table 8 - After being a guest judge on "Top Chef" who would not trust the kitchen genius Govind Armstrong?

SushiSamba Dromo - Sushi eatery meets lounge as Chef Jose Mendin mixes Japanese and Latin dishes perfectly

Ola - Ceviche and Mojitos is Chef Douglas Rodriguez' specialty

Nightlife:

Set - Tommy Lee and Damon Waynes like to party at this new hotspot

Skybar - Lance Armstrong and Matthew Mc Conaughey love to chill at this laid back bar

Tantra - Paris Hilton and Leonardo Di Caprio love the VIP hammock at this sexy lounge

Nocturnal - Party after hours with Mariah Carey and Jamie Foxx

Club Space - Not ready to go home at 2 am?? Then catch Deep Dish and Paul Van Dyke get the crowd going way into the early morning

Events:

South Beach Wine and Food Festival

Art Basel

Share our Strength Taste of the Nation

Check out our Miami Podcasts

Check out all our Miami Blogs

09:50 - 2007-Dec-17

San Diego Travel Tips Restaurant Reviews and San Diego Nightlife

San Diego is an amazing city with sunshine all year round.  The vibe is fun and casual and quite contagious.  We just returned from the San Diego Wine & Food Festival which was quite a tasty treat.  We got to sample dishes from around the San Diego area as well as meet some local San Diego restaurant owners and chefs.  We also enjoyed sipping wines and tasting San Diego chocolates.

Another fun event in town is the San Diego Film Festival where you can see new movie premieres.  Being so close to Hollywood, many stars make the hour and a half drive down to the Festival.   

San Diego has so many fun things to do that you really need at least 3 days if not 5 days to see the sights.  You have Sea World with the marine life and shows.  You have the world famous San Diego Zoo. 

We love the different parts of town as they each have a unique flavor all their own.  La Jolla is glitzy and Pacific Beach is casual.  Gaslamp has trendy shops and restaurants downtown for tourists and locals alike.  San Diego nightlife is very diverse with something for everyone.  San Diego bars and San Diego restaurants and dining are top notch and we have listed out some of our favorites here.

For more ideas on what to see and do in San Diego when the sun goes down, checkout our San Diego travel guides.

Listen in to our San Diego podcast for travel tips and San Diego vacation planning advice.  Your San Diego trip and weekend getaway is not complete without getting the inside scoop from San Diego locals.

10:13 - 2007-Dec-14

Going out in Dallas

Did any of you know that Dallas is a huge culinary hub? It is a city where the old meets the new. From traditional steakhouses to ultra modern lounges - Dallas has it all.

No visit is complete without stopping by the Adolphus Hotel and visiting The French Room - it was voted #1 restaurant in the entire US! We dig the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes!

Other Dallas restaurants that topped our journeyPod list  include:

Ill Forks: Most extensive wine list in Dallas

S&D Oyster Company: Seafood gumbo and fried oysters are a hit!

Mattitos Tex Mex: Start the evening off with the Bob Armstrong Dip

Steel Restaurant and Lounge: Enjoy Beef Tataki and a nice glass of sake here!

After dinner, journeyPod recommends checking out one of thesehip hangouts

Urban Oasis: A fun poolside bar at hotel ZaZa

Absinthe Lounge: The DJ selection and cocktails make this a fun nightspot

The Old Monk: 15 beers on tap and over 50 bottle beers keep everyone happy.

Eight Lounge: A swanky club with the right atmosphere. Wednesdays is singles night!!

To listen to our interview with Maitre 'd Jim Donahue and Executive Chef Jason Weaver for The French Room restaurant at the Adolphus Hotel click here!

02:40 - 2007-Sep-10