MAYHEM Hoot the Redeemer: Perennial favorite for it’s basement bar imaginative vibes and mixology cocktails (and ice cream machine!) Panda and Sons: One of the literal best bars in the world hidden in a panda themed barbershop. It will make sense once you go. The Virgin Hotel Bar: Excellent interior design, but without the service to match….
Tag: solo travel
Knightsbridge Spots- London
If you have a moment to yourself in London as a solo traveler, it’s always a fun idea to stick your head into Harrod’s for the ultimate window shop. Or, find a squat at the Moet champagne bar for a glass of fizz and people watching. Had enough of the above ground location and seeking…
Red Squirrel- Edinburgh
Think cozy pub, but traditional with a femmine vibe that comes from a mint green colored outside, and you have the Red Squirrel pub in Edinburgh. A rain and wind storm basically demanded that a signature steak burger and massive glass of red wine accompany me after a long day. While the chips and garlic…
The Outsider- Edinburgh
Well-situated at the top of Victoria Street in Edinburgh is The Outsider. Offering nice food options at a fair price, and perhaps the world’s funniest wine list, it’s a real gem. Views of the castle attract tourists in the early evening and couples in the later hours. With lit, tapered candles that seem like a…
The Virgin Hotel- Edinburgh
The Virgin Hotel is new-ish or at least new to me thanks to its Covid timed opening. Perched at the top of Victoria Street in a stately building, quintessential to the Edinburgh landscape, it seemed like the perfect location for an apero and new hotel investigation. The lounge was a heady combo of tres chic…
Maceo- Paris
A long walk through my new-to-me local neighborhood yielded tons of options for wine bars and restaurants- I was sad I wasn’t staying longer to try them all! Maceo looked like an excellent combination of wine bar and restaurant, so it’s where I secured my reservation for one. The restaurant is old school pretty and…
L’air du Temps
After a long walk through the Fountainebleau castle and around the castle-front restos, I settled for lunch a few blocks back, somewhat away from tourist mayhem, at L’air du Temps. A small interior flanked with a covered patio seemed to drive a mix of locals and tourists on a Sunday afternoon. Lucky for me, I…
Ibis Chateau de Fontainebleau
The Ibis Chateau de Fontainebleau works fine for a one night crash pad if you’re planning to see Sting play at the castle next door. When he has to cancel due to weather, you wonder why you’re there and should you just leave early. The room was bare bones, though available at 11:00 which was…
Le Jardin- Paris
After a lackluster dinner at Langosteria in the Cheval Blanc, I opted to cleanse my palate and experience by wandering over the garden terrace to complete the resto and bar offerings of the upscale hotel. The sun was setting and I’d secured a prime table for the occasion. There was the minor issue of the…
Danico- Paris
After hearing of Danico from both The Little Red Door in Paris, one of the world’s top bars, and a top bartender of Fort Wayne, I felt exceedingly lucky to stumble across Danico one evening looking for a place to stop before dinner. The bar is hidden in the back of a buzzy Italian restaurant…
Giada- Las Vegas
After a long week in Las Vegas, I was looking forward to my final evening by myself at Giada’s restaurant in The Cromwell hotel. The restaurant has view of some major tequila signs on the side of the strip, but you can pay a bit more and sit facing the Bellagio fountain show. I did…
Macarons and Mayhem 