Category Archives: Food

Grab A Bite To Eat At This Unique Pagoda in NY- Walter’s Hot Dogs

Walters Hot DogsOver the years, we’ve visited many Asian temples and pagodas but we found one of the most unique ones close to home in Mamaroneck, New York.

Walters Hot Dogs is a hot dog stand with a roof which looks like a pagoda! It’s also on the National Register of Historic Places. Continue reading Grab A Bite To Eat At This Unique Pagoda in NY- Walter’s Hot Dogs

Chaps Pit Beef- Great BBQ In The Parking Lot Of A Strip Club

Chaps Pit BeefI first came across Chaps Pit Beef while watching Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives years back.

I had hoped to give Chap’s a try during a visit to Baltimore, MD years back but it didn’t work out. However, on a recent visit I made it a point to stop by on the drive back home to Brooklyn, NY. Continue reading Chaps Pit Beef- Great BBQ In The Parking Lot Of A Strip Club

Awesome NYC Seasonal Burger & Ice Cream Stand Mister Dips Expanding

Mister DipsIn late 2016 I wrote a review of the seasonal burger and ice cream stand Mister Dips.

The stand is actually an Airstream trailer located at the William Vale Hotel (in Vale Park) in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Mister Dips was created by restaurateur Andrew Carmellini, famous for restaurants like The Dutch and Lafayette. Both of those restaurants serve incredible burgers although they’re a bit pricer than what you’ll find at Vale Park! Continue reading Awesome NYC Seasonal Burger & Ice Cream Stand Mister Dips Expanding

Our Visit To A Drive-In Pizzeria- Pizza Palace in Knoxville, TN

pizza palaceFor winter break 2019, we decided to head off on a Deep South Road Trip. While we hoped to fly to an international destination, a deal or award flight never materialized.

While on the way to our furthest destination, Birmingham, Alabama, we passed through Knoxville, Tennessee.

Knoxville was a good place for a pitstop to grab a bite to eat and take a break. It also just so happened to be home to a drive-in pizzeria, the Pizza Palace! Continue reading Our Visit To A Drive-In Pizzeria- Pizza Palace in Knoxville, TN

Get A Junior Frosty From Wendy’s For A Year For $2, But…

WendysFrom time to time I like to write about fast food, primarily focusing on international McDonald’s locations. (I most recently wrote about how McD’s now has a permanent online shop.)

I’ve also written about Jollibee, a Filipino chain a few times. Let’s not forget about Shake Shack, my favorite fast-casual burger chain.

For those of you who are fans of Wendys, I have a deal for you! Continue reading Get A Junior Frosty From Wendy’s For A Year For $2, But…

McDonald’s Now Has A Permanent Online Shop But…

McDonaldsMy kids are big fans of McDonalds, primarily for the Happy Meal toys and chicken nuggets. I’m also a big fan of McD’s but I’m only really excited about visiting while in an international destination.

McDonalds offers a taste of home while traveling but even more importantly, I love seeing what local menu items are available in other countries.

I’ve written reviews of many international McDonald’s restaurants. Continue reading McDonald’s Now Has A Permanent Online Shop But…

This McDonalds In Baltimore Offers An Odd Item For Sale

McDonaldsWhen traveling internationally, I love visiting McDonalds to see what interesting, local menu items might be available.

At most McDonalds in the U.S., the menu tends to typically be the same. I have heard that a lobster roll might be available in New England. I’ve never seen it on a menu. From what I recall, it’s a seasonal item… Continue reading This McDonalds In Baltimore Offers An Odd Item For Sale

Find Out Where To Eat At Airports With Eater’s Updated Dining Guides

Where To EatWhen passing through an airport or during a long layover, it can be tough to decide where to eat.

With a little research and the help of Eater’s Airport Dining Guides, you can get a better idea of what’s available without wandering all over the airport, wasting precious time. Continue reading Find Out Where To Eat At Airports With Eater’s Updated Dining Guides

This Is Better Than The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

Popeyes Chicken SandwichThe Michael W Travels family have been big fans of Filipino fast food chain Jollibee since we first gave it a try in 2016 in Woodside, NY.

I was happy to learn that Jollibee would be expanding with an upcoming Manhattan location. However that location took over two years to open! Lucas and I made an unplanned visit to the new NYC location while on the way to the NY Times Travel Show.

Since then, we recently visited Jollibee in Woodside where we enjoyed various tasty items. Continue reading This Is Better Than The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich