The city of Wichita Falls is small, which means that residents go to Dallas or Oklahoma City on the weekends. Dallas is one of my favorite cities so I decided to visit. I planned this trip last minute, Friday afternoon, to be exact.
Month: September 2017
How long should you wait before leaving a restaurant…part 2
I have had the worst luck with restaurants in Dallas. My expectations are low when I engage anyone in the service industry. Today, I wanted to grab some food after sightseeing so I decided to stop by Zenna Thai and…
How long should you wait at a restaurant before leaving?
Earlier tonight, I stopped at Yama Sushi in Dallas for a late dinner. I went to the izakaya on the recommendation of a friend who lives in Plano. I only had two goals: 1) feed my son 2) have some…
My Introduction to statusmatcher.com
I like to think that I have an above average understanding of reward points and miles, to include status matching. A status match is when you parlay your hotel, airline, or car rental status into status with another program. For…
Where are My American Express Membership Rewards Points?!
Last month, I applied for and was instantly approved for the American Express Platinum card. The benefits that the card offers are among the best in the reward points/miles game. American Express makes applying for this card a no-brainer for…
Altus Air Show
Yesterday, I made the short drive north to Altus Air Force Base for the 2017 Power Over Altus. The weather was ideal for being on a flight line all day. There were two parking locations, one for the general public…
Equifax Security Breach
Equifax revealed yesterday that it experienced a security breach from May through July 2017. The company discovered the breach on July 29, 2017. Equifax released the following…
Flight Deal: Southeast Asia…Again!
Three weeks ago, I wrote about the amazing flight deals that were happening throughout Southeast Asia. I snagged a trip to Singapore for ~$600 in November. The Star Alliance (ANA, Air China, Singapore, United, etc) has opened fares as low…
How Do You Receive the Monthly Uber Credit from the American Express Platinum Card?
Last month, I was elated to learn about the benefits that the American Express Platinum Card offered. The card offers outstanding benefits for its cardholders. One of those benefits, the monthly Uber credits, offers a lot of value ($200 to…
Making Dinner Reservations with OpenTable
A few days ago, I visited Gyu Kaku in Dallas. The experience was everything that I remembered about previous visits to the restaurant chain. I could have walked into the restaurant without a reservation but I chose to make one…
Review: Gyu Kaku – Dallas
I did not know that Dallas had a Gyu Kaku restaurant, until yesterday. Gyu Kaku is a family style, yakiniku restaurant brand. I was ecstatic…
Review: Courtyard Marriott – Dallas/Addison Quorum Drive
Before I left the house to come Dallas, I knew that I would not feel like driving back so I starting searching hotel options in Addison. The Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum by the Galleria ($123 or 20,000 Marriott Rewards pts/night), Crowne…
Review: Kura Revolving Sushi Bar – Plano
I had to be in Dallas early this morning for an important appointment, which meant that I left my house before sunrise to make it to the city…