"About Last Night..." Still MIA - tearing up South Beach!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

As a newly titled, and self appointed "Professional Global Bloggess" it is my responsibility to tell you where to go and what to eat right? Check...I'm on it. As you know, I was catching some rays on a tiny little beach with a tiny little bikini (at least half of it), in a place you may have heard of?...SOUTH BEACH? Right? well, if there's one place you HAVE to go, to wander, meander, eat, drink and be very, very merry, its the Delano Hotel. As soon as you walk into this place you gasp. The mile high ceilings and beautiful white drapery sweep you into a most modern and fascinating place. Artwork from Salvador Dali, Man Ray, and Antonio Gaudi (to name a few) were peppered throughout, and there were mirrors on every wall giving the illusion of space, time, and utter beauty. Delano, located in the heart of South Beach is the ultimate resort hotel. One would think that the dining experience would also be exceedingly delicious and I can tell you first hand...it was. But first, a word from the collective inspirations at the bar...otherwise known as the finest drink, from the sexiest place on earth...Brazil. The Cappirinia is my signature drink, when Brazilian Rum can be found (a seemingly difficult thing in Chicago). Brazilian Rum, juice from one lime and sugar....that's it. The most perfect blend of sweet and sour - but a drink that slips down so smoothly, you find yourself moving through them like water ... sippers beware.

As always, I digress....

The Blue Door, is the amazing dining experience that boasts French cuisine with Brazilian and global influences. The dishes were like nothing I have ever tasted. The richness of the French and the freshness and exotics blends of the Brazilian gave everything a unique and wonderful flavor. So get your pencil out cause here were some of my favorites...Crabovocat, Thon-Thon (Seared Yellow Fin Tuna), Homard Banana, and Mango Porco. Muah! But the menu was endless!

If you have room for a coffee I suggest the Cordadito, which is a Cuban espresso served with just the right amount of milk and sugar all pre-blended to perfection!

If you have time, take a tour of the hotel, and a walk on the beach. Ladies throw your tops away - you're in South Beach!!! wooo hoooooo -

Live once and make every second count!

Going South next week...but South Loop? Baby it's cold outside!

In these Photos: Gia Claire, Professional Bloggess, Abby Gilmore, and Triple G, Bartender at Delano

In this photo: Gia Claire, scaling the wall in the lobby, probably too many Cappirinia's!