41 articles tagged with business dining
After three decades crunching numbers in Oklahoma, I've found that business travel doesn't have to be all spreadsheets and conference calls. Brisbane—Australia's rising corporate hub—has become my preferred destination when Asia-Pacific tax consultations bring me down under. The city strikes...
When my old culinary school buddy invited me to consult on his new restaurant venture in Plano, I expected the typical Texas suburb experience. What I discovered instead was a surprisingly sophisticated corporate oasis that's mastered the delicate art of...
I never expected to find myself in O'Fallon, Missouri, chasing clouds rather than soccer balls. But when a design project with a major client brought me to this Midwest suburb of St. Louis, I discovered a surprising gem for business...
¡Hola, viajeros de negocios! When my consulting work unexpectedly landed me in Akron last spring, I'll admit my first thought was: *Akron? Really?* But this unassuming Ohio city quickly won me over with its blend of Midwestern practicality and surprising...
As someone who regularly travels to agricultural research facilities across California, Sacramento has become my unexpected favorite business destination. The city strikes that perfect balance between professional infrastructure and leisure opportunities that make business trips both productive and enjoyable. What...
Just like in the NBA, business in Abu Dhabi is a game of strategy, positioning, and knowing when to make your power move. I've been coming to this Gulf powerhouse quarterly for the past three years, scouting international basketball talent...
Flint, Michigan might not be the first place that comes to mind for business travel, but this resilient city has been quietly reinventing itself while preserving its rich industrial heritage. As someone who's visited family here regularly over the years...
As someone who frequently toggles between research conferences and family adventures, I've developed a keen eye for cities that efficiently serve the business traveler while still offering authentic local experiences. Cleveland—a city that's shed its industrial rust for a polished...
Indianapolis has long been typecast as merely a convention hub and racing capital, but after five academic conferences here over the past decade, I've discovered a city with surprising cultural depth and understated charm. The compact downtown layout makes it...
When my academic conference in Delhi concluded last month, I extended my stay in India to explore Hyderabad's burgeoning tech corridor—a decision that proved intellectually stimulating and surprisingly restorative. As someone who frequently navigates the dual demands of professional obligations...
Trading my chef's knife for a laptop wasn't exactly in my career playbook, but life has a funny way of tossing unexpected ingredients into the mix. Last month, my culinary consulting work landed me in Entebbe, Uganda – a lush,...
Banking left on final approach to Rabat-Salé Airport, I caught my first glimpse of the Hassan Tower standing proudly against the Atlantic backdrop—a fitting sentinel welcoming visitors to Morocco's elegant capital. As both a commercial pilot and castle enthusiast, I've...
I'll admit it—when my surveying firm first sent me to Sioux City for a commercial property assessment, I was skeptical about what I'd find beyond meeting rooms and hotel lobbies. Yet this Missouri River city surprised me with its architectural...
Seattle's iconic skyline—framed by the Space Needle against the backdrop of Mt. Rainier—has become as synonymous with technological innovation as it is with exceptional coffee. As someone who regularly travels between ranching operations and urban centers, I've developed a particular...
Having traversed continents designing therapeutic landscapes and healing gardens, I've developed a particular appreciation for urban environments that successfully balance commerce and wellbeing. Dallas—a city often reduced to business stereotypes and cowboy clichés—has surprised me repeatedly during my consulting visits...