A lovely refuge from the hustle and bustle of the shopping district, where people who live in the area and visitors alike can meet for cocktails or a meal en plein air. Visitors and tourists, myself included, will enjoy ourselves maximally if we arrive well dressed and unencumbered. The place offers marvelous people-watching! For "gardens" what one finds is a large courtyard with symmetrical arrangements of garden-plots and water features, a relaxed and modest rendering of the French classical style. It is comfortably pleasant in any language—agréable, angenehm, agradable—those words come to mind. It is children- and baby-friendly. Encircling the courtyard are various places to get a bite or a drink. The hotel is the courtyard's "anchor" for provisions and in every other respect: formerly Montage, now The Maybourne, the hotel restaurant serves the outdoor seating area on one side. The food, wine, and service are very good indeed and, happily, as unfussy and enjoyable as the...
Read moreIt was my initial visit to this establishment. I had the pleasure of meeting up with some friends to engage in conversation and catch up on recent events. The ambiance of the place exudes a sense of tranquility and sophistication, while maintaining a casual feel. The establishment is remarkably clean and offers ample opportunities for capturing memorable photographs. The parking structure is conveniently situated adjacent to the establishment and offers reasonable pricing. There are several benches strategically placed around the area, providing seating options for visitors. Additionally, there is a restaurant that serves light and quick meals. Overall, it is a delightful location to relish the outdoors amidst the...
Read moreHad brunch with 4 relatives - all but one of us was visiting the area had some brunch drinks, and each of us got different dishes. French toast was cut in small squares, but pancakes were served traditional way. Both were very good. Eggs Benedict we're good, and fruit plate was pretty and good. Linguini was also good, and coffee, double espresso we're great. So all good was good, but pricey. Alan, the waiter was terrific as were the wait staff that delivered the food. The day was chilly but the patio heaters kept us cozy. Even though there were lots of diners, it didn't seem noisy. We had no trouble conversing and...
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