An evening at OneUP Restaurant & Lounge

Richard Melick
As you walk into the Grand Hyatt in San Francisco,  you know right away this is not going to be any regular dining establishment.  In front of you is a wood clad wall, artwork in its own right, with stairs lead...

Quick Fix: The perfect Manhattan

Richard Melick
After a long Monday, there is often nothing better then coming home and having an amazing cocktail.  In our case, one of our go-to drinks is the Manhattan, a drink originated at the Manhattan Club in New York C...

The Lotus Motorcycle has changed my mind

Richard Melick
Let's start with a note.  I am not a motorcycle rider.  The closest I have been is on a Ruckus while working for a local car shop.  I can appreciate the two wheeled machines, but have never had a desire to own ...

Quick Fix: Dirty Sriracha Bloody Mary

Richard Melick
Some days, a little kick is needed to get the day going.  We discovered this recipe recently, and it has become our go-to for the perfect brunch wake-up.  It might take a little prep the night before, but we pr...

Is this the best damn Burrito in Denver?

Richard Melick
Burritos.  We all love them.  Full of delicious ingredients and wrapped in their very own edible carrying case.  They make the ultimate food on the go, which is typically how we live our lives. Over the year...

The best boutique hotels in Denver

Richard Melick
Denver is becoming the destination you need for a weekend away, be it with the guys to catch a game or that romantic time away that your wife has been asking for.  While the city is coming into its own, with ne...

A color study of Olympia, WA

Richard Melick
I have traveled the world, have lived in amazing countries, and witnessed scenes that would take hours to full describe to the average traveler.  From Asia to the Middle East, I have fallen in love over and ove...