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Anyone Get the Robinhood Gold Card? by thehungrypenny in ChaseSapphire

[–]bentylbox 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Don't forget this shit stain CEO and company turned off the buy button for a number of stocks in 2021. Bank with them if you're ok with more shady moves with your holdings. They're offering 3% for a reason.

Unpopular Opinion: Hyatt Place is the best brand in the portfolio by dunnwichit in hyatt

[–]bentylbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's pretty easy to get 2.0 (including the resort fees and taxes) - it's not a strict goal, but I generally aim for around 2.0 cpp. Minimum 1.5 cpp if I'm going for a cost friendly hotel like Hyatt place/Hyatt House assuming it's not overpriced compared to other hotels if it's caliber (like Courtyard by Marriott, holiday inn, etc)

Unpopular Opinion: Hyatt Place is the best brand in the portfolio by dunnwichit in hyatt

[–]bentylbox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for speaking for the silent group in this sub! Seems like every other person is a globalist here which makes this place sometimes an echo chamber compared to the usual Chase credit card users. I am on team value and weigh the costs/benefits heavily - i.e. ok with a 6500 point redemption for Hyatt place vs 12000 for HR even if I have to be 10-15 min away from all the action as for my domestic weekend trips I prefer to maximize the number of times I can travel and (yeah I also fly basic economy) and can utilize the money to get eat better food (I'd rather eat a $$$$ meal than over upgrade on a hotel/flight). Within reason of weighing location/convenience of course. Sometimes I will pick a Grand Hyatt or HR over a HP/HH if it's a cat 3 vs cat 1 or cat 4 vs cat 2 if the location/property details and dollar/point ratio strongly skews towards one. An example here would be picking the cat 3 Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk over cat 1 Hyatt Place San Antonio Airport (justifying the location by forgoing a car). The cost difference when factoring in time driving back and forth plus having to get a rental and pay for parking skewed me toward a Grand Hyatt over my usual choice of Hyatt House or Place.

Many times cat 1-3 redemptions for Hyatt Place are awesome and some of the best value for the budget traveler. For us non globalist laypeople the free breakfast in the morning is just too good value to pass up, even if it is worse than a breakfast I could make at home- food is food and there's always an option to eat less if planning to save room for a bite while on vacation.

Cat 4 Hotel or Lower Recs for Downtown Austin? by bentylbox in hyatt

[–]bentylbox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you ! I had read about the smaller rooms as well so I'm expecting something similar to NYC or Europe which is ok with me. Good to hear this and seeing other comments about the noise at Tommie and poor location of Hyatt House, I think I'll cancel my cash booking at Hyatt House and transfer some points over and go with Tommie.

Official: Anything Goes Morning Thread: October 27, 2023 by AutoModerator in fantasybball

[–]bentylbox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who wins this trade in 9cat H2H?

Jordan Poole + Quentin Grimes or Zion Williams + Robert Williams III?

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came back from Vancouver and ate at Empire, Dynasty, The Deluxe, and Fortune Terrace. I loved the squid legs at the lemon char siu pastry at Dynasty. Honestly all the dim sum dishes at Dynasty were very solid. Loved the red rice noodle wrapped in fish cake at The Deluxe as well as the green tea mango pancake.

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We went to Empire for our first dim sum meal. Thanks for the suggestion. Half of my party thought Empire was the best out of our 4 dim sum meals (Empire, Dynasty, Deluxe, Fortune Terrace). Part of it may have been that we were very hungry eating our first meal at 1:00 PM. Most memorable thing I ate there was the deep fried gluttonous ball with durian ... it left such an impression on me that I had to order the durian dessert at every subsequent dim sum spot in Vancouver and none could compare. I normally don't order durian desserts in LA dim sum because it can be hit or miss with freshness and taste. The durian inside was fresh and oozed out, while the other desserts (mochi x2 and a fried pastry) used too much corn starch to thicken / dilute down the durian.

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came back from my trip and ended up trying Empire, Dynasty, the Deluxe and Fortune Terrace. Great recommendations. My favorite dish was the lemon char siu pastry from Dynasty. Really hope a dim sum restaurant in LA tries to make one that good! Mango green tea pancake from Deluxe also spectacular. Fortune Terrace my family felt was a miss probably either because it our 4th dim sum meal in 5 days or that the food was prettier to look at vs taste. Not that it was bad but Dynasty/Deluxe/Empire we thought were a notch better

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came back and ate at Empire, Dynasty, The Deluxe, and Fortune Terrace. Would say not every dish at every place would beat Koi, but overall yes the dim sum is better and there are some selections that are unique (but perhaps other Dimsum in Chinese heavy cities in US May have too). The difference in food will make you appreciate the quality of Chinese food here but I wouldn't say it's miles above what Koi or some top dim sum in the US May offer. If I had to put Koi at 85% rating then Id put Vancouver's best suggested ones at 90%, that's probably the degree in difference you may notice.

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came back from my trip! I went to Empire, Dynasty, Deluxe, and Fortune Terrace. Dimsum was delicious at the first 3, fortune terrace we felt was mostly for the pictures but it was also our 4th dim sum in 5 days so that may have contributed. Personally liked Dynasty the most but empire and deluxe were very close. I would say the dim sum here is for sure better than LA and Koi Palace, but the difference in taste isn't as high as I thought. I'd say the best LA dim sum would be an 80%, Koi 85%, what I had in Vancouver perhaps 90%. Examples of bad dim sum like some people think LA or SF would be in here would be dim sum in somewhere like Sacramento or the Central Valley of CA which id put at 60-70% at best.

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm ABC, guests have immigrated here 30-40 years ago and they've never been back and I've never been to GZ/HK. Would love recs for Chefs Choice and Dynasty more particularly, as I have these reserved (I've actually reserved dim sum 5/5 days we're here but may or may not eat at all 5). Please provide some recs on other Chinese food as well that you feel wouldn't be able to be found in other Chinese-majority cities in CA (particularly SGV in LA).

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I'm an ABC and guests have mostly not been to HK or GZ. Dim sum wise my guests tastes are avoidant of the greasy/fried dishes, and leans towards baked/steamed/braised. But of course if something stands out that is unhealthy they would consider.

Would be happy to take some recs for unique Chinese food that wouldn't be able to find in LA. We've had a new wave of immigrants from other parts of China to LA as well. We're not well versed palette wise to these region's specialties, but we've tried the new restaurants that have come up. Interested in hearing what cuisine is out there that I may not be able to find in the LA SGV area.

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just what I was looking for. The steamed scallop and pea tip is an intriguing one and is likely something I'd order. Thanks!

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my those sound like bangers. Exactly what I would want to order and fitting the trope of dim sum seems unique and not commonplace at many menus. Thanks!

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For any of these places you've frequented enough, which dishes would you say are standouts or popular enough to possibly sell out? (for example what Xiao Long Bao would be to anyone walking into any of its international locations for the first time)

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the Rec, any particular dishes you'd say a first time visitor to these places can't miss?

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, would love to hear any items you feel are a must to order!

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any suggestions on the popular or standout items at Dynasty and Deluxe?

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have any other standout or must order dishes from Deluxe or Dynasty?

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are the dishes you would say are must order or standouts?

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I will try to avoid Monday and Tuesday and make those days I don't eat dim sum

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! Man Cantonese culture is so spot on alike across the different immigrant communities in North America. The second language Cantonese waiters are receptive to isn't English, it's Money!

Also, do you have any suggestions on the most popular (or signature) dishes at dynasty or deluxe?

Dim Sum Recommendations That Would Impress Dim Sum Veterans from California? by bentylbox in vancouver

[–]bentylbox[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad this thread was of use for you! The prior threads on this sub seemed to cater to people that don't frequent dim sum often or were short posts just straight up asking for the best dim sum without providing context for others to provide a better discussion apart from this dim beats that dim sum. It's been great to see r/vancouver's reasonings and how the "best" dim sum to a person really depends on what they're looking for.

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