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Chateau Marmont
by supershag on May.04, 2012, under Champagne, Cocktails, Los Angeles, Parking/Valet, Swanky, Wine
Another must see in L.A.I don’t really get this place. Looks like my grandmothers front room and not really the friendliest of greeters.
The place does have some history though.
When we did get seated even though we were told we may be removed in an hour the surrounding were pleasant enough.
Had a great bottle of champagne which nearly took up the hour on our meter, but thankfully we finished before we were forcibly removed.
A lot of famous people have stayed here and some have actually ended their party here.
Not somewhere where I shall rush back but the guy getting us a cab was great.
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The Spare Room at Roosevelt Hotel
by supershag on May.04, 2012, under Beer, Champagne, Cocktails, Happening, Los Angeles, Music, Parking/Valet, Restaurants, Swanky, Wine
The Spare Room is an exclusive small bar located within the fabled Hotel Roosevelt in West Hollywood.
This unique bar features 2 bowling lanes which actually seem to blend in with the very swanky decor.
The main feature of the bar are the cocktails.
This was the drink of choice Amoxycillin. Not for faint hearted.
Of course if cocktail are not your thing they do have Chimay.
This really is a very cool place with one of the coolest soundtracks that I have heard in a while. Reservations are needed after 9pm.
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Hakkasan
by supershag on May.04, 2012, under Beer, Champagne, Chicken, Free Wi-Fi, Happening, LONDON, Parking/Valet, Restaurants, Steak, Swanky, Vegan, Wine
Hanway Place houses the original Hakkasan in London.
Situated just off Oxford Street do not let the slightly dodgey surroundings put you off . When you enter this underground restaurant you will be whisked away to a totally different world.
The restaurtant serves modern Chinese
Cuisine and has a Michelin star. I have no idea what the following photos are but can testify that it was all delicious.
The atmosphere is very cool even though it is supposed to be an old style setting.
This place is not cheap but definitely worth a visit.
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Suka Sanderson Hotel London
by supershag on Mar.23, 2012, under Bellini, Champagne, Cocktails, Gluten Free, Happening, LONDON, Music, Octopus, Parking/Valet, Pork, Roof Deck/Patio, Stay Here If You Can, Swanky, Vegan, Wine
Suka is the in house restaurant at the Sanderson Hotel in London.
The set-up is ultra cool with part of the restaurant situated in this covered zen garden.
The other part is at the end if the very famous Long Bar.
The food was fantastic . No idea what is was but fantastic all the same
Check out the restrooms. These are the gents.
Don’t normally do dessert but the sorbet was quite exquisite .
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Blue Bottle Coffee San Francisco
by supershag on Mar.23, 2012, under Coffee Shop, Happening, Roof Deck/Patio, San Francisco
Blue Bottle Coffee is located in Mint Square in San Francisco. The coffee is fantastic so much so that there normally a line around the block at peak times. Not much else to say except just try it.
60 Hope Street Liverpool
by supershag on Mar.22, 2012, under Champagne, Cocktails, Free Wi-Fi, Gluten Free, Liverpool, Salmon, Steak, Swanky, Wine
60 Hope Street is located in the trendy Georgian Quarter in Liverpool .
Hope Street joins the Anglican and Catholic cathedrals in Liverpool.
Food is great English cuisine .
Gluten free food was also very good.
The Fitzwilliam Belfast
by supershag on Mar.22, 2012, under Beer, Belfast, Champagne, Cocktails, Irish Coffee, Restaurants, Swanky
If you visit Belfast this is s very civilized place to have a drink. It is located beside the Opera House and is central to everything.
Scampo Boston
by supershag on Mar.13, 2012, under Beer, Boston, Champagne, Free Wi-Fi, Happening, Parking/Valet, Wine
Scampo is located in the funky Liberty Hotel in Boston. It is one of the homes of Boston celebrity chef Lydia Shire.
I visited on a Sunday afternoon the the place was nice and quiet.. The restaurant is situated in the West End of Boston right beside Mass General Hospital.
There was a bit of confusion regarding the free Wi-fi but I was very impressed by the staffs help in getting it to work.
Nothing outstanding about the food but it was very good.
I even had pizza.(no cheese of course)
The Irish coffee was very good and finished off a very pleasant afternoon.
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L’Express Montreal
by supershag on Mar.12, 2012, under Champagne, Montreal, QC - Canada, Octopus, Sole, Steak Frites, Wine
This Montreal institution is located about a 10 dollar cab ride from downtown on Rue Saint Denis
The restaurant is very traditional no Wi-fi here. Just what you would expect from a place that has been around for a long time.
No frills but this pate was great.
So was the octopus.
Of course the steak frites was very good.Not my usual type of place but the champagne prices were the best that I found in Montreal. In fact some of their bottles were as cheap as the liquor stores.To make a reservation
Brasserie Jo Boston
by supershag on Mar.12, 2012, under Beer, Boston, Champagne, Free Wi-Fi, Parking/Valet, Scallops, Steak Frites, Tartar, Wine
Brasserie Jo is located in the Colonnade Hotel on the edge of Back Bay in Boston.
Nothing really interesting about the decor or atmosphere. It is a comfortable place to eat though.
The wine list is excellent and they do serve Chimay my favorite beer.
Scallops were gluton free and very tasty.
Steak frites was very good. No complaints at all.
I do not indulge in dessert but I am assured that it was yummy.To make a reservation
