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Venue Review: Sanctuary - Lounge -Boston

Sanctuary
189 State St (@ India St)
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 573 9333

Just off the mass of Irish bars by Quincy Market, Sanctuary acts as a beacon for Boston’s nightlife denizens.  Sanctuary actually offers lunch service and has a fairly bustling afterwork crowd as well.  Sanctuary is set up with the dining area on the top level, the cushy downstairs dance lounge, and the cavernous main floor in between.  Signature cocktails  pack quite a heft, and the kitchen focuses on Latin-Asian tapas sized appetizers. 

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New Venue Opening: Salon - Lounge - New York City (NYC)

Salon
505 West St (at Jane)
New York, NYC 10014
(212) 929 4303
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Originally Salon was a ballroom built in the early 20th Century to accommodate travelers from luxury liners upon their arrival to New York.  Salon has a rich, old world elegance with Art Deco design.  The romantic atmosphere is enhanced with panoramic views of the Hudson River, lofty ceilings, and attentive service.  Salon’s kitchen space is versatile and can handle a wide variety of catering options.  The bar has an extremely respectable wine and champagne list with a fine selection of scotch, liqueurs, and cigars.  Salon rounds things out with modern touches like state of the art audio and video systems along with Wi-Fi technology. 

Venue Review: Voda - Lounge - San Francisco

Voda
56 Belden Pl
San Francisco, CA 94104
415 677 9242

With sleek & postmodern décor, Voda shines as a great lounge in the Financial District.  Lit up in cool blue with red white and blue leather couches and back-lit art lining the walls, Voda feels more like South Beach than the Bay.  DJs keep the energy high from after work well through the wee hours of the evening.  Voda sports a truly impressive list of over 100 kinds of vodka.  Martinis and specialty cocktails are the rule of thumb at Voda. 

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Venue Review: Lucky's Lounge - Boston

Lucky’s Lounge
355 Congress St
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 357 5825
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This Financial District lounge has a strong Rat Pack feel without being incredibly cheesy.  While Lucky’s hosts live musical acts, the focus is on Sinatra with some Jazz, Rock, and Lounge Lizard standards.  The kitchen whips up a tasty American menu, and the signature cocktail menu is pretty hefty. 

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Venue Review: Southwark - Bar - Restaurant - Philadelphia

Southwark
701 S. 4th St (@ Bainbridge St)
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 238 1888

Southwark may be at the corner of South 4th & Bainbridge, but this is a whole lot more than just a corner bar.  No jukebox, no TVs, and no roster of DJs spinning heavy beats.  Southwark offers a refreshing, down-to-earth, yet ultimately sophisticated atmosphere.  MP3 driven ambient tunes are piped in, and the bar blends superlative cocktails.  The kitchen excels at French country fare like their grilled rabbit, and more than a few seafood treats.  The bar menu is most definitely a cut above and the crab beignets stand out.

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Venue Review: Rioja - Restaurant - Denver

Rioja
1431 Larimer St
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 820 2282
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This intimate Larimer Square eatery evokes European bistro charm.  Vibrant colors are well matched with a copper bar, hand-blown glass fixtures and a seasonal patio.  Rioja’s menu bears French, Italian, and Spanish influences with global touches.  Some of their standout dishes include steamed New Zealand mussels in a Thai red curry broth and the roasted leg of lamb with spinach, feta, and pine nut turnovers.

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Venue Review: Opal Lounge - Boston

Opal Lounge
48 Winter St (@ Tremont St)
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 482 6725
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In the heart of Downtown Crossing, Opal gleams as sleek, sexy hybrid of a lounge & club.  Stark, ultramodern décor and plush seating areas are well matched with deep lighting, and other touches like frosted glass panels.  Roomy enough for live music as well as decked out for Boston’s sharpest DJs, Opal accommodates everything from afterwork crowds to late night club denizens.  Opal’s bar serves up a wide range of signature cocktails & champagne.

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Venue Review: The Oak Room - Restaurant - Bar - Boston

Oak Room
138 Saint James Ave (btwn Dartmouth & Clarendon Sts)
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267 5300

This Copley Square icon combines stately Edwardian interiors, a rich sense of tradition & style and mammoth servings of well prepared favorites like their Filet Mignon and the Lobster Bisque.  Even appetizers and side dishes like their artichoke & lobster cocktail or their garlicky sautéed spinach are hearty while the desert menu is absolutely decadent. Live Jazz bands round out a wonderfully elegant time.

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Venue Review: Positano Coast - Restaurant - Philadelphia

Positano Coast
212 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238 0499
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Restauranteur Aldo Lamberti’s love affair with the city of Positano shows brilliantly in his latest effort, an extensive remodeling of his Philly spot, Lamberti’s Cucina.  Expansive seaside murals of the Amalfi Coast & of the dramatic views from Positano run through out this stylish, Mediterranean oasis.  The menu centers on southern Italian seafood dishes like their Sauteed Swordfish Loin with Clams & Roasted Zucchini or their Grilled Salmon with Fresh Broccoli served with a Limoncello sauce.

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Venue Review: Blend - Bar - Lounge - Restaurant - New Jersey

Blend
17 Chestnut St
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201) 251 4343
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Blend accommodates a lot of different aspects of nightlife.  Sleek, ultramodern décor with loads of cushy leather sofas, gleaming surfaces, and the usual bells and whistles you’d come to expect of an ultralounge are here, but Blend also features a downstairs lounge perfect for live music & dancing as well as a bistro area with a seasonal back patio garden.  The kitchen whips up some interesting and tasty combinations like their Kobe Beef short ribs served with Yuca fries or their Coconut Shrimp served over Pineapple-Jalapeno Basmati Rice.

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