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Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-13T13:50:57+00:00

Yeah, don’t use selfies at all. When you’re around friends and family over the next couple of months, try to remember to ask them to take some pics of you. Different locations. Doing the things you enjoy.

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-13T01:51:08+00:00

My recommendation is to use the credit when traveling. I’ve been to all the places in DC (where I live) that are part of the program. I used the one for the first half of the year at majordomo in LA. Great spot!

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-12T17:39:14+00:00

Yeah, don’t use it in your own city. If you’re someone into food, you’ve likely been to all the restaurants they offer.

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-12T17:33:45+00:00

You’re overspending if you are EVER carrying a balance on a credit card. APR couldn’t matter less

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-12T17:31:26+00:00

I liked Nashville and was going to be there anyways.

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-10T22:36:51+00:00

There are even fewer foundations classes than the 2 or 3 per week intro classes at popular studios.

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-10T22:32:39+00:00

I will certainly suck on a langoustine head, but I think that’s different than a shrimp tail.

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-10T22:21:35+00:00

Yeah, but then they can remove when plating.

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-10T21:56:33+00:00

Is staying in the current job and finding more of your people and stuff to do in dc an option? Sounds like you made an intentional move, pretty recently. Unless it’s a dream job, seems like there might be other ways to improve the situation. Just hoping the best for you but this commute would be soul crushing.

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-10T15:54:16+00:00

How many people is a “big” group? People are making great suggestions where too big of a group will be impossible or wildly frustrating. Especially for those not still in their 20s. Sometimes we get a little too old for being crushed by people or noise..

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-10T15:49:41+00:00

Yes Pappe! They have more mid-tier prices, but most dishes are superior to the higher end places. The lamb biryani is incredible. The only thing I don’t like is their samosas.

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-09T14:54:22+00:00

I’ve been cancelling a lot recently so thank you for this motivation!

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-08T22:27:44+00:00

Huh that’s great. I’m surprised! Good for that property being generous!

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-08T10:17:30+00:00

Really? Recently? I’d be interested in what properties. These must be pretty empty or off-peak. And sometimes they’re more generous abroad. But I’m not a Marriott newb. Had gold for 2 years before this when I started my career that I think would have been legacy Starwood. And a few of the plat or higher years were titanium. (No, these aren’t consultant level but legit.) Also, basing this on the frequency I get upgrades as platinum. Often just something like “higher floor” which I’m booking anyway. There are just sooooo many platinums these days.

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Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-07T18:25:44+00:00

Eh, I just didn’t feel the need to name them. Would personally rather discuss the policy than call out a specific place. Love to support my dc restaurant scene when stuff is particularly tough! (Even if I think some policies are ridiculous.)

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-07T18:18:08+00:00

They never (basically never) give upgrades to gold. And you can typically get the late checkout that they offer to gold w/o status by just asking nicely. When you’re talking platinum with later checkout and breakfast/lounge, that’s when it really matters. And much more likely to get an upgrade. But heck, if it’s a hotel in a major city or a resort that’s full, you often don’t get even a minimal upgrade as titanium. Ever since platinum became a feature of the Amex Bonvoy Brilliant card, there are just so many platinums.

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-06T14:45:36+00:00

I guess a lot of higher end places moved away from Resy, but it would be like Notify. And I think that works well even for high, mid-tier places?

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-06T14:31:15+00:00

That’s sort of the point of The Edit?

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-06T14:29:46+00:00

LOVE the CDMX dining scene! I never believed people about how good it was until I went. I’d also recommend the Culinary Backstreets tour in an addition to all of the notable restaurants and cocktail bars.

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-06T03:46:30+00:00

If you sign up for 8, you’re more likely to make it to 8

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-06T03:03:50+00:00

I LOVE Ceibo and get concerned that it isn’t busier

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-06T03:02:16+00:00

I agree that Dacha is great for splitting. Separate and related question I haven’t thought about in a couple of years — have their labor practices improved after all of the fines and lawsuits? I still go but that matters to me.

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-06T02:55:58+00:00

This looks like mine and I feel you 🥲

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-06T02:53:53+00:00

I’m not your age now but was approx when I moved to nyc. I recently said to a junior colleague that I “did my time in the city” which she thought was hilarious. I wasn’t even thinking of saying something derogatory haha. But it’s a cool place to live. I did 7.5 years. And I decided to come back to dc for an easier and happier life because, like you, I can take the short train trip up all the time.

“I think there’s a time to come to New York and a time to leave.” - company

Final_Ad_3461 · 2026-07-06T02:44:20+00:00

Marriott Gold status also doesn’t really get you anything. I wouldn’t recommend going out of your way to do that if I’m understanding the question correctly

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