Category: Restaurant

My New Favorite Drink

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Where has iced caramel macchiato been all of my life?  Since the summer it has been at the top of my purchased drink list. An iced caramel macchiato is made with vanilla syrup, frothed milk, milk foam, a shot of espresso and of course caramel and ice.  I have tried it pretty much anywhere, Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds and of course at Starbucks.  While I am no drink connoisseur, I can break down the best and the… well I wont say worse but not the best.

  1. Dunkin Donuts is my favorite, which shocks me because I am not really a huge fan of their coffee.  Depending on the location, they can go overboard with the caramel, but for the most part I like theirs the best.
  2. Starbucks would be my second choice.  I do not consider myself a real coffee drinker, so I think Starbucks has a bit stronger coffee than Dunkin Donuts.  It is still good.  I have had a regular hot caramel macchiato at Starbucks but didn’t like it too much.  For hot drinks I will stick to the White Chocolate Mocha
  3. McDonalds would be the least favorite.  Their version is too sweet.  They always put more caramel into the drink than anything else and essentially that is all you taste.  This version will send you to the dentist in a hurry.

I am not sure what drink you are enjoying.  This is the holiday season and there are plenty holiday versions of drinks available, and I don’t get caught up in that.  I am sticking to what I know and what I have come to love which is the Iced Caramel Macchiato.  If you have never tried this drink then give it a try the next time you find yourself in one of these locations or even your local coffee shop.   I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Be Blessed!  Be Fabulous!

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Grand Hyatt San Antonio

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During a recent business trip I had the pleasure of staying at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio.  While there are many options of hotels on the river in San Antonio, the Grand Hyatt was an excellent choice.  Located right on the river this was one of the best Hyatt hotels I have visited.

The hotel itself is enormous.  From most places in the general vicinity, the Grand Hyatt, literally stands out above other hotels.  Located directly on the San Antonio Riverwalk and practically inside of the convention center the Grand Hyatt is the perfect location for small and large events alike.  Hotel staff were friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating.  They were helpful, always smiling and ready to assist as needed.

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Not only is the hotel enormous, the décor is spectacular.  From the glass chandeliers in the lobby to the wonderful paintings found throughout the hotel, the Grand Hyatt does not disappoint.  In the meeting room there are ample outlets and also the ability to pipe in music through the speakers located in each of the meeting rooms.  The hotel was well equipped to handle all size groups, large and small without making the guest feel crowded or too isolated.

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If you need your morning coffee, there was the 24 hour coffee bar that served Starbucks products, so they had you covered.  The coffee shop also had a variety of food items to accommodate, breakfast, lunch, or the occasional snack.  If heavy breakfast is not your thing, the hotel provided fresh water, juice and donut holes during the day.  However with Ruth Chris located on the lower level and Bar Rojo on the main level dining options were not a problem.

Overall, my stay at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio was great.  Our group too an early morning walk along the river and around the immediate area of the hotel.  There was beautiful scenery as well as an unobstructed path for us to walk.  The area along the river was simply beautiful with the lush greenery and calm water.  I will be returning to San Antonio again soon for another business trip and I hope that the Grand Hyatt will again be the choice.  I would love to stay there again.

 

Be Blessed, Be Fabulous!

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