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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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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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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   Hmmm….a rather odd idea, but it may generate some interest.  Do you ever wish you could just meet everyone at one time in one casual, fun, low-comittment atmosphere as an entree for better things to come?  We did and so we’re doing something about it!  Let’s face it, we’re all busy.  The Concept:  Invite 2-4 […]

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    If you need a GREAT night out with just the girls, this is the place!  I just went on a Monday night for their “Psychic Night” and boy oh boy, did we have a good time.  I’m going to make it a point to go back every month at the very least.  When someone told […]

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    Here at ElleEatist, we just love places that dub themselves part restaurant, part nightclub.  That’s the Cafe Martorano.  Hailing from a big, Italian family in Philly, Chef/Owner Steve Martorano has pretty much achieved celebrity status with his tattoos, premium Italian cuisine and an unbeatable ambience that gets really fun, loud and crazy later in the evening.  […]

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“Absolutely no changes or substitutions.  This is how I cook.  Please enjoy and don’t break balls!” … Steve Martorano
    This caveat on the menu only hints at the kind of unforgettable evening you’re in for at Café Martorano, the newest restaurant at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.  Frank Sinatra did it his way, and chef Steve […]

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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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Yet another steakhouse, but BLT Steak adapts the theme with all the traditional elements of a cozy french bistro.  They have a very stylish atmosphere with large drum-shade lights that are very flattering.  It’s comfortable, cozy and classy all in the same breath with a good energy vibe.  If you’re considering a night out one of the BLTs, call to see […]

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There are very few places where nearly every night of the week you’ll find great music, fun people and something to do.  Mango’s on Ft. Lauderdale’s famed Las Olas Boulevard is just that place.  During the day, you’ll find the business crowd and tourists, but at night, it comes alive as an entertainment spot with live music and top local […]

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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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Prime 112 is a sleek, upscale Sobe style steakhouse where food, people and style ingermingle very well.  Located in the Brown’s Hotel, its known to have a dining scene certainly on the weekends, but Thursday’s are good too.  Great crowd.  Click on their link in this post, and you’ll hear some great music, Dean Martin, Frank […]

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Eric Ripert, the acclaimed chef who received three Michelin stars while at New York’s Le Bernardin, opened Westend Bistro in Washington, D.C., in November. Ripert and his former Le Bernardin sous chef, created a simple menu inspired by Ripert’s own family recipes, and made with fresh seasonal products from local farmers throughout the mid-Atlantic region. […]

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