Are you a nostalgic individual who craves authentic experiences from the past decades? Planning on heading to the Bahamas to escape the cold? If so, be sure to experience dinner at the world-renowned Greycliff Hotel, Restaurant & Cigar Company. Set in a 260-year-old renovated British-Colonial-Style grand estate, the ambiance will transport you back in time to the glamour of the roaring 20’s. Abounding in a richly colorful history, you’ll revel in an atmosphere, which has hosted some of the world’s most fascinating individuals, such as Sir Winston Churchill, Al Capone, and the Duke & Duchess of Windsor, (formally King Edward VIII).
As greeted by the maître-d, Anthony (ask for him by name), your evening will begin as you sink into a luxurious vintage
sofa and enjoy the sounds of a live piano, perfectly synchronized with the elegantly
smoky voice of the entertainer. Feel free to request your faves, as she croons the
best of the classics. A suited waiter will mix you a pre-dinner cocktail of
your choice while you peruse the dinner menu and place your order. (I highly
recommend a prohibition style cocktail to amplify the already convincing mood.) Cigar
lover’s can relish in fresh cigars rolled in house, which may be either be enjoyed
in the lounge, or taken home as a souvenir.
When
appetizers are ready, you’ll be accompanied to your table, where you will enjoy
an amazing French meets Bahemian cuisine. I promise that anything you order
will be delicious to your palate and sweet tooth or not, you absolutely must indulge in the soufflé. It is a necessary part of the experience - what they are known for and simply divine.
For
romantics or wine lovers, I suggest a private dinner in the cellar. This is a
wine connoisseur's dream, carrying over 270,000 bottles of vino; hosting
some of the some of the world ‘s most sought-after bottles from multiple vintages
ranging at all price points. (The most expensive selection bottled in the 1727 and going for a mere $200,000.)
If you are looking
for an afternoon delight - experience a wine and cheese pairing. This is perfect
for a rainy day in paradise with a group of friends, but equally entertaining
for you and your mate. I trust you’ll appreciate the undivided attention of the Chef and Sommelier, as they explain the selections they’ve made, but you’ll have
equal amounts of fun tickling your taste buds by creating your own exquisite pairs.
My final
tip: don’t fare thee well without purchasing a bottle of truffle honey. Served with
cheese, crackers, walnuts and fruit preserves, you’ll have a little piece of
heaven to share with friends at your next dinner-party. They will be as grateful
as you were for the superb introduction.
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