Modern Mimosa

24th January 2011

Between business meetings I had time to go for a drink and grab a bite to eat. I was in the town of St Helier and thought it might be a good idea to try out the new bar at Liberty Warf called Mimosa. I thought it would make a nice change from my recent trip and decided to take the modern approach on brunch. The place was extremely modern with magnificent furnishings and beautiful lights to compliment the mood of the classy bar. I mainly pictured a place for business functions and afternoon tea but it turns out the place has more to offer. In the evening Mimosa presents itself as a modern nightclub inviting ages 21 and over which gives the club a grown up atmosphere. There is also a fabulous terrace to chill out on which lets you have a picturesque view of Jerseys harbour and watch the sunset go down with a loved one. 
My Verdict
****

The True Taste of Jersey

23rd January 2011
I returned to Jersey for yet another weekend and thought it was time to find a place that let me feel what Jersey was once like traditionally. I found a nice restaurant called The Carvery which is part of the Les Charrieres Country hotel. As soon as I entered, the place felt warm and inviting. It gave me a completely different feel from my last evening out in Jersey where I visited the Oyster Box in St Brelades, but I really liked feel as if I was home. An aspect I loved about the restaurant was the fact it was situated in the countryside and still had itself some local and regular customers that left the place with a family feel atmosphere. It made me feel more than comfortable. Traditional food was also on the menu and we all know that nothing beats a roast on a cold January evening. It was also nice to have a change from all the modern restaurants I had been to and visiting The Carvery with the locals made it that little bit more special.
My Verdict
***

Oyster Box Brilliance

15th January 2011
One of my favourite places in Jersey is definitely St Brelades. There is the most beautiful beach which stretches itself out leaving space for families to chill out and for everyone to enjoy the true experience of Jersey. Whenever I’m in the area I like to dine at the Oyster Box. The thing I like about it the most is that it invites a variety of people to dine there. On my last few visits to Jersey I found myself staying in the hotel for dinner so I decided to venture out to St Brelades which really gives you a true essence of feeling like you’re on holiday. It presents itself as stylish and classy, but invites casual dining making it comfortable for everyone there to have the ultimate dining experience. The staff are always very helpful and welcoming and make sure they make each individual feel important and happy with their meal. The good thing about the Oyster Box is that they are consistent. I have been on numerous occasions and am never disappointed with what I get. If you want a luxurious chilled out evening with great service and even better food, then St Brelades little treasure is definitely the place to go.
My Verdict 
****

The Grandest of all?

3rd January 2011

It was a fresh year and also a lot of fresh new business on the market so I was flown over for a weekend to Jersey in order to investigate some new competitors. I was set up for a 2 night stay in the Grande Hotel. Last time I stayed at the luxurious Longueville which was amazing, but I wanted to try something new and I had already heard great reviews about the Grande, so i wanted to experience the place for myself. The swanky hotel was situated along the jersey esplanade which was only 10 minutes from St Helier’s town centre. This meant it was also practical for me to reach meetings easily and allowed me to do some shopping when I had any spare time.

I had heard great reviews about the spa and decided to try it out for a relaxing evening. With a glass of champagne and a tranquille atmosphere, I couldn’t of thought of anything better. The Spa had it all, two-floors of luxurious state of the art treatment rooms. They even had a steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, and a heated indoor pool to drift away and forget about any stress or worries. After being pampered, i headed to my suite which carried on the same relaxed feeling. Shades of dreamy blues, browns and a large king sized bed to sink into. Pure bliss!

My Verdict
*****

Luxurious Longueville

12th December 2010
I haven't been to Jersey for a while because of work being quiet, but an opportunity arose at the start of the year when work picked me to represent them at a large function. I couldn’t have been accommodated any better, Longueville Manor. With the 14th-century manor being placed just outside of town in a fairly quiet area surrounded by gardens, there was nothing better I could think of. The suite I was placed in was one of the cheapest there but the look of it would only scream class. Head to toe in beige and golden tones with a king-size posted bed and a rather large flat screen TV placed perfectly (Such a same I couldn’t watch it!) The weekend flew past due to 3 long conferences and business meetings but there was just enough time to dine in the highly rated Longueville restaurant. Even for me, I felt like a fish out of water. The place was extremely classy, now I knew why it was so highly rated!

My verdict
*****