Blue Door at the Delano

london

14th May 2007

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We went to Miami in the summer of 2005 - our friends had told us to go to the Delano as it was a classy place and they weren't wrong. Firstly it is un pretetious if that can be possible for a hotel with floor to ceiling (10 metres high) white curtains inside. The decor was incredible as were the friendly staff. The drinks were not cheap but they wern't St Marks Square Venice mad expensive, $10 for a coctail was about the norm. Going through into the back garden there was a massive swimming pool with cabinas on each side with Air conditioning OUTSIDE - mad i mean thats so un-pc these days you might as well go ahead and club a few baby seals :) Seriously though if you are going to Miami and want to go to a classy place where you don't feel like you are in the way then go to the Delano, better still go on expenses :)

Brooklyn

Brunch at the Delano 13th May 2007

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Whilst researching dining options for our trip, I came across several mentions of a must-do Sunday brunch at the Delano Hotel...it sounded fabulous, so I booked a table, not wanting to miss out. And what a brunch it was!!

The Delano is a gorgeous, renovated Deco hotel on Collins Avenue. The large white hotel looks great from the front, and just gets better as you enter the lobby. The dimmed, moody atmosphere is lightened by the billowing white sheets that lead you to the Blue Door Restaurant and terrace.

It was a magical day, warm and sunny, and brunch was served on the terrace. We were lucky to get one of the best seats in the house, on the edge of the terrace, which gave us front row seats to the continual stream of 'beautiful' people walking past on their way to/from the pool area.

There was a 2 piece Brazilian band playing and we relaxed with our glass of champagne and looked at the long menu. There was a lot of food to choose from...but this was a (very classy) buffet, so we could take our pick.

We started with seafood, which was displayed on a 2 level ice-sculpture in the centre of the room, and some sushi, caviar and blini, and some other tasty bits and pieces. Followed this with hot food, including Suckling Pig and then hot, sweet food in the form of French Toast and pancakes.

Luckily we still had a bit more room in our bellies, so we indulged in Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Coconut Cheesecake and Chocolate Mousse to name a few. Needless to say, once we finally stopped eating we were in pain!

All in all, it was a fabulous experience and I would highly recommend a Sunday Brunch at the Delano if your budget allows.