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Travel – Macau or Las Vegas?

9/16/2014

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Macau - Grand Lisboa Casino - Panoramic
The world of gambling is filled with interesting dynamics, most fascinating to me is the ridiculous amounts of money that is made in the gaming industry every year, whether the economy is good or not. 

I have never understood the draw of gambling but the environments which have been created around them are worth investigating.  The cities that take gambling to a whole other level are Macau, China and Las Vegas, NV, USA.  There are incredible similarities between the two cities, however, each also provides unique experiences.  One more than the other, in my opinion.  

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Las Vegas - Looking at Planet Hollywood from in front of the Aria

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Food - Bubbles and Brunch - Overlook Grill - Las Vegas

7/11/2014

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Anytime there is free flow champagne or mimosa's, I am there! At the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas, the Overlook Grill has just that.  Bubbles and Brunch has free flow champagne or mimosa's.  

I wish I could relive this meal right now.  When we were in Vegas at the end of June, we had a wonderful experience with truly exceptional service.  Our server went above and beyond to ensure that our meal was everything we were hoping for it to be and more.  I thought that Bubbles and Brunch stated at 11am, when it actually started at 12pm.  It wasn't an issue because the chef and staff offered for us to still order off of the brunch menu! We were so thankful that they did, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to try the wonderful brunch menu.  
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With one of the brunch options, you get Monkey Bread. It was sticky, sweet, and oh so good. I would have been happy with just the Monkey Bread and my bubbles!

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Food - Mon Ami Gabi

7/1/2014

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Talk about perfection for our first meal in Vegas and to begin the celebrations for 5 years that Sid and I have been together.  The concierge at The Cosmopolitan suggested Mon Ami Gabi at the Paris Hotel, just a short walk from The Cosmopolitan, which was a good thing because the Vegas heat was a little overwhelming for me.  We got a perfect table in the shade on their outdoor terrace, with an unobstructed view of the Bellagio fountain, which could never get old.  Plus, it was the perfect place for people watching, one of my favorite pastimes.   We saw people from every age group, nationality, level of intoxication carrying varying sizes of alcoholic beverages, and in various stages of heat stroke.  

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Vegas Baby...here we come! 

6/12/2014

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I can't wait to for my Vegas trip!  Sid and I are heading there soon and are looking for advice of the best things to do, see, eat, shop and eat!  

Here are a few things on my list but would love suggestions: 
- In-N-Out Burger 
- Valley of Fire 
- Neon Museum 

Those are the main things I have right now.   

Leave a comment with suggestions and I will share my FIRST experience in Vegas as it happens!  

Best, 

MJ 
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Food on a Stick and Fresh Produce

5/25/2014

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Started to already collect all of my fresh goodies like zucchini and arugula! Plus sipping on The Fix! I am rocking one of the new HI Class Clothing Tanks (soon available at www.HIClassClothing.com) with a new beach bag - "Aloha State of Mind" on the other side - rasta!
I love farmers' markets.  There is a great energy with a variety of vendors and shoppers. Since 2009, I have been going to the Kapiolani Community College (KCC) Saturday morning farmers' market.  

I definitely have my go to foods that I look forward to but there are a lot of new food vendors that I am looking forward to trying.  My two favorite things to eat are served on a stick – sausage and corn.  

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Waikiki SPAM Jam 2014

5/9/2014

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Sir Can-A-Lot and Spammy arriving in Honolulu. They were greeted by the Alaska Airlines mascot. There is a video on the Facebook page for Waikiki SPAM Jam. Photo courtesy of Waikiki Spam Jam.
I attended the 12th Annual Waikiki SPAM Jam for the first time.  All I knew to expect was a lot of SPAM.  It was exciting to see that there were 20 restaurants and several food trucks participating in this year’s event and celebrating something that is an essential element of living in Hawaii, SPAM. It was a revelation to see what creative and spam-tastic dishes they were serving.  There were over 60 SPAM inspired dishes served.  Definitely something for everyone to indulge in.  

The SPAM Jam started around 4pm and Kalakaua Ave. was already filling with people at 3:30pm.  There was this great energy with people dressed in their SPAM gear.
Got to love those SPAM musubi! Photo courtesy of @ccullado
Photo courtesy of @SpamBrand
Photo Courtesy of @ShopsofHawaii

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Food: Private Dining at Chef Chai’s

4/26/2014

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It had been a long time since my love and I had a date night and we decided we would experience Chef Chai’s for the first time.  I had heard good things, but the first time I saw the menu, nothing really jumped out at me, until I saw some pictures on Instagram that had me dreaming of Chai’s. 


They brought us chicken satay with a creamy, nutty, peanut sauce.  Great little starter. 


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    Michelle Jamieson 

    "Do something today that your future self will thank you for".  

    I dream of travel, food, fashion and culture. 

    Every day brings new challenges that I am excited to face with integrity, curiosity, determination and usually a great outfit! 

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