Let’s start with South Beach Miami…
What the Playboy Mansion is to Hollywood, Nikki Beach Club is to Miami. The product of local nightlife royalty, Nikki Beach is actually as hot or hotter during the day as it is at night. Scantily clad men and women gather here on Sundays around 4 pm to see and […]

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Don’t blink — you’ll miss it!  That’s the entrance that you see in one of the photo’s above.  There’s no visible sign on the exterior of the Violet Hour…pretty interesting.
Wonderfully serene, this stylized speakeasy opened by veteran mixologist Toby Maloney (of Manhattan’s Pegu Club and Freeman’s) emphasizes esoteric liqueurs, homemade bitters, and eight (count […]

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In the newly cool Penn Quarter, Citronelle’s casual sister is full of blond wood, illuminated wine racks, and splashes of chartreuse, aubergine, and gold.  It’s too sleek to feel like a bistro. Still, chef Michel Richard’s food is comfortingly familiar—French classics such as onion soup, frisé and lardon salad, and steak frites share menu space […]

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The irresistible allure of mid-century Miami Beach nightlife returns to the city in The Florida Room at Delano. A dazzling collaboration between Morgans Hotel Group and Kravitz Design, The Florida Room is a modern-day piano lounge inspired by a classic period of South Floridian glamour.The focal point of The Florida Room is a Lucite grand […]

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Promising “all the comforts of a club without the dues,” PSC serves up classic cocktails and food in a former barracks on the edge of the Presidio, a former military base in the city’s northwestern quadrant. White-coated bartenders, glass-and-metal storage cabinets, and bare lightbulbs suggest a turn-of-the-century apothecary. Plenty of noise and mingling occurs at […]

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The puns begin as soon as you open the cocktail list at Alibi, the loungy space inside Boston’s brand-new Liberty Hotel was once the Charles Street Jail. Alibi plays up its former life, with floors that have markings where the cells used to be, and solid brick walls with prison bars. Despite the dark motif, […]

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This chic, sophisticated bar and lounge located on the mezzanine level offers a vibrant atmosphere in which to linger over views of the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue Bridge.   Cocktail menu from the “liquid kitchen” is very extensive.  No food to be had at Rebar, so for dinner, mosey up to Sixteen on the 16th floor, […]

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Ahhhh a couple of years ago I was stopped in my tracks when both the Plaza and the St. Regis were all but closed for renovations….two of my favorite spots.  This spring 2008, the Plaza is finally opening once again, but my favorite after work spot, the Oak Bar, isn’t scheduled to be open until […]

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The Campbell Apartment in Grand Central Terminal is truly a spectacular one-of-a-kind space. Formerly the luxurious office and salon of ’20’s mogul John W. Campbell, this fully refurbished space revives the lifestyle of that storied era. The breathtaking interior features intricate architectural details and craftsmanship including extensive woodwork, a balcony, a decorative beamed ceiling, an […]

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From the Bice group, I went to the opening of Bistro Milano and loved the place.  The large modern room with high ceilings is bright, inviting, mirrored and warm. The entire management and service team are true Northern Italians; a rarity at far too many Manhattan Italian eatery’s with the exception of Bice and the […]

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Mediterraneo is a great little neighborhood hang out with only about 10 seats at the bar in the center of the dining area.  Fragrant, aromatic with a warm, friendly atmosphere.  Mediterraneo features Al Fresco dining during the warm months. Wood-burning pizza oven. As with most neighborhood restaurants, call first to explore the crowd on specific evenings. Recently recommended by […]

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Near the Boca Raton Resort and Club, Nick’s Fish Market of Hawaii was just visited by an ElleEatist tipster friend who said it was hot, great and they had a wonderful evening.  It’s also a bit funky and campy.  It has a huge bar and it morphs into a fun disco with dance floor a bit […]

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Located in the Museum of Modern Art, The Modern offers two dining options.  The Dining Room – The stunning space overlooking the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden features a multi-course prix-fixe menu of Chef Kreuther’s elegant, creative French cuisine.  The Bar Room – The casual, vibrant and bustling space serves small plates of rustic, Alsatian […]

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Gibson’s Steakhouse is what I call part of “devil’s triangle” of Chicago — meaning three (or more) great places in close proximity, such as Jilly’s just down the street (drinks only, I think.)   Almost any night is a wonderful experience at Gibson’s, and the weekends certainly are that way.  Friday Happy Hour is packed, so […]

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Happy hours are served from 5 to 8 pm.  Later in the night, the bar becomes definitively the gathering place to relax, drink, play and meet people. The music is euro.  Tuesday nights, they have a band from about 6:30 to 10 and its packed & lots of fun!   In the summer, weekend nights are […]

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