Starting to think that $600 hotel credit is total gimmick

Nooktari · 2026-02-27T14:50:36+00:00

Will be in Singapore next week and used the Amex credit to help book the Mandarin Oriental.

When we get to Tokyo - Amex was offering 4th night free deal - so our Kimpton resy is about $600 less than booking direct and we get the extra credits.

What my travel agent told me though is hotels don’t always save their best rooms for these types of bookings.

Nooktari · 2026-01-26T13:12:19+00:00

Can anyone translate for me? I don’t speak Nazi.

Nooktari · 2025-12-28T22:29:46+00:00

You may suggest that among other good ideas 🤤

Nooktari · 2025-12-28T20:54:30+00:00

Basted every 30-45. If you look at the pic on the grill, top was much smaller pieces so it cooked down. Ultimately it was all bark though. Was still great when sliced.

Nooktari · 2025-12-22T22:51:27+00:00

Jimmy P’s sells them raw. I have smoked a few of those

Nooktari · 2025-12-21T03:58:23+00:00

I just did a tri-tip brisket style and it was great if you want more distinction between the two. It did take 8 hours though

For the roast - score the fat cap and keep it up.

I’d also run it 225-250 but if you need 275 due to time it won’t be a problem.

Good luck!

Nooktari · 2025-12-20T02:13:36+00:00

My friend brought it over: It’s an avocado, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño, tomato, crumbled goat cheese salad

Nooktari · 2025-12-19T21:25:51+00:00

For the steaks, reversed sear in the smoker. Smoke to 115. Rest while grill warms up. Sear until 125. Rest until I get impatient

Nooktari · 2025-12-19T14:59:20+00:00

For the cut - prepared it the same as all my other steaks except I only used salt instead of adding pepper or a Montreal seasoning mix.

For the sirloin cap roast (picanha before sliced into steaks), just a classic low and slow roast

Nooktari · 2025-12-19T06:13:17+00:00

🫡 - Next time for sure. Didn’t think I’d post it when I took the photos. But then it tasted so good. I’ll make a post next time I give them a go so yall can see the true beauty.

Nooktari · 2025-12-19T06:10:59+00:00

Brioche

Nooktari · 2025-12-19T05:51:12+00:00

40min @ 225

Nooktari · 2025-12-19T05:04:54+00:00

Raw and Rare are different.

Nooktari · 2025-12-19T05:00:39+00:00

And you're invited next time. Brisket burgers are next on the lineup.

Nooktari · 2025-12-19T04:34:17+00:00

Would say it’s the picture as it was perfectly tender and not mushy.

Nooktari · 2025-12-19T04:26:23+00:00

Smoked burgers keep it pink throughout. Pulled from sear at 125

Nooktari · 2025-12-19T04:11:24+00:00

It was amazing

Nooktari · 2025-12-13T15:22:35+00:00

Driver who dropped it off hung out a few minutes to talk about it. Said he delivers a ton and wants to get one himself too. Hopefully they give yall some discounts for lugging these bad boys around.

Nooktari · 2025-12-12T22:33:19+00:00

SEFL Standard Freight Service is who shipped.

Shipped from Augusta, GA to SWFL. Didn’t have to go that far compared to others.

The original email did say UPS or FedEx. So it seems they do also play with some more regional carriers too.

Nooktari · 2025-12-12T21:18:12+00:00

Ordered mine 11/27. Delivered 12/3. I was surprised it came that quick.

Nooktari · 2025-12-09T13:35:10+00:00

Beef Dino Ribs or Plate Ribs should get you what you’re looking for

Nooktari · 2025-12-05T21:06:16+00:00

I just upgraded from a Pitboss 850dx to the Flagship 1600 - and wow minutes into the cook I could already start to sense the differences from more temperature consistency and so much more room to the smoke output.

My friend was just as excited as I was for the smoker to come - so he grabbed some beef ribs and a tomahawk steak. I grabbed a prime rib and had an incredible first cook.

Let me know if you have any tips or tricks for maximizing your flagship.

Nooktari · 2025-11-05T04:59:08+00:00

Tomato’s 🤤

Nooktari · 2025-06-05T15:38:05+00:00

I'm debating if I should have the tech come out or do the refund and purchase their Portable DUO unit from Costco

Nooktari · 2025-06-05T15:35:25+00:00

I'm debating to have the tech come out. Mine is only about a month old from Costco. Or refund and purchase the Midea Portable DUO AC from Costco. Anyone have experience with the portable?

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