While well drinks usually fall flat at cruising altitude, the cocktail selection on United flights is hard to beat. The lineup includes pineapple Daiquiris, Espresso Martinis, classic Mai Tais and a chamomile-lavender vodka spirit.
The prime rooftop of Venice's Hotel Erwin has been remolded into Kassi Venice Beach, opening on Friday, July 4, with a tight menu of Greek-inflected mezze, grilled skewers, and salads, plus an expansive view of the Pacific Ocean.