4 chapters across the catalog
The automated biometric entry process into the United Kingdom is described as more efficient than US Global Entry. Additionally, a travel strategy involving mentioning a "honeymoon" to airline and hotel staff is shared, which resulted in free champagne and early check-in at a London hotel near Hyde Park. The benefits of this approach included room upgrades and special towel origami.
Gordon Ramsay Restaurant Pricing and Molecular Gastronomy Trends
The hosts discuss the exorbitant costs of high-end dining, specifically referencing Gordon Ramsay's London Restaurant in Los Angeles. They critique the trend of molecular gastronomy and small-course tasting menus, citing the influence of Ferran Adrià's El Bulli. The conversation shifts to health concerns regarding aspartame and its alleged links to early-onset Parkinson's and obesity.
The London Hotel, Engelbert Humperdinck, and New York Moments
A stay at The London Hotel in New York, formerly the Riga Royal, leads to an anecdote about a late-night encounter with singer Engelbert Humperdinck. The singer reportedly performed an impromptu a cappella set in the hotel bar. The hotel's restaurant, managed by Gordon Ramsay, is noted for being booked months in advance.
Modern Bathroom Trends, Salad Bowl Sinks and Designer Eggs
The hosts mock modern architectural trends, specifically "vessel" sinks that resemble salad bowls glued to granite countertops. Adam Curry describes a stay at the Sanderson Hotel in London, which featured a giant marble egg in the middle of the room and impractical bathroom fixtures. They criticize these designs for being difficult to clean and prone to splashing users.
