Very European and for a Distinctive Clientele

The Bicycle Thief

1475 Lower Water Street, Halifax,

Nova Scotia B3J 3Z2, Canada

902-425-7993

http://bicyclethief.ca/

After many people told me that I have to try it at least once in my life, I decided to beg my husband to take me to that restaurant. He told me that we should have made a reservation weeks ago, or we might ending-up without a table. I risked it ! We went and lucky for us, we just sat at the bar for a cocktail and within minutes of our arrival. We got a table, outside on the boardwalk. It was a very nice summer evening. Next to us was a young family with 2 young kids (well-behaved and socialised I should add),  it was the only family that we have seen while we were there (personal opinion , it’s not the place to bring young children, if they are not use to that scene). It’s a place for a more specific type of clients (Distinctive Clientele), at a certain point, I was feeling like an outsider, but slowly I transformed into a princess and enjoyed every minute of that marvellous evening.

Right away, the first moment you walk-in, it’s a huge wow…all that luxury, lots of gold accessories, crystals, silverware , nice lustrous woods, chandeliers and imported lamps . The style is European classic (romantic) , grandiose. Worthy of the ”  Vie de Chateau” .

The service was remarkable , from the very first minute that you open the door until the minute that you leave. The service is impeccable, the staff ( I think they were hired because of their beauty, they are all gorgeous, the kind of beauty that you still try to pick-up your jaw on the floor) . Beside being pretty, they are making everything possible to please you, you don’t have to ask for anything, they know what you need and when you need it (butter, bread, water, more wine, etc.).

The food, amazingly fabulous, fresh, tasty, well-seasoned, perfectly cooked to your taste, the wine is the exact temperature it should be (not that I was carrying a thermometer with me but still).

For me, it was not the best meal I had in all my life  , but one of the best. The price is average for that kind of meal. For 2, main courses , dessert , a bottle of wine and a glass of port (350$) .

The only negative I have to say about my evening, is that I have lost my real Gold and diamond Belly-button ring (Spiral) , probably when I went to the ladies room; I went back the next morning and the told me that they didn’t have it. I believe that a lady must be very happy with her new jewellery . Bling Bling! That left me with a sour taste , a broken heart and a hole in my budget (I had to find another jewellery to replace the other one).

In resume, I loved my experience and I would recommend to anyone who can afford it .

Before I go, just a little suggestion to the ladies, be careful with you expensive jewellery , keep them on you.

 

 

A Gemstone among the Rockies

View from my Hotel room Suite.Lake Louise, Alberta Canada  April 24-27th 2008

Fairmont Lake Louise , Alberta Canada

111 Lake Louise Drive
Lake Louise, Alberta
Canada
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TOLL FREE:            1(866) 540-4413
 International Numbers

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TEL             (403) 522-3511
FAX (403) 522-3834
E-MAIL chateaulakelouise@fairmont.com

http://www.fairmont.com/lakelouise

Traveled (couple)

I went to the Fairmont Lake Louise, From April 24-27  in 2008, it was for the last weekend of the ski season ( a long weekend of celebrations, good food, social activities , etc.) . We first got the the Calgary airport (Ottawa-Calgary) then I rented a car and drove to the Fairmont, I could have used a shuttle, taxi or other services to get to my destination, but it was very easy to get there ( about 45-60 minutes drive), and I have no regret of doing so . The view is spectacular, at first you see the city and the outskirt of Calgary , then you see farms and ranches, when suddenly you see mountains from a far distance and the further you drive the more mountains you see, and could this be it? Yes, it’s the famous Canadian Rockies! I turned to my husband and asked him to pinch me, even today I recall exactly the image of me with my jaw  dropped to my knees, I was that impressed with what I was seeing!

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise , is located  as you can guess ..in the mountains, so while we were approaching our destination, the snow was falling (just a light dancing snow), it was around 4 PM, so we were still able observe the neighborhood , everything was magical!

At Destination, we got to the entrance  where we were greet by a valet , he took the car and drove away with it , then we go accompanied at the reception desk , what a sight to see, so much luxuries and extravaganzas , I almost felt under-dressed for the check-inn procedure (LOL), no, sincerely it’s the top of the line in that category of  Hotels , is a AAA Four Diamond Award and has a  four diamond formal dining room (Fairview Dining Room restaurant) . At the Fairmont you will also find , a boutique,  a 24hr Chateau Deli ,  Lago-Italian restaurant, Walliser Stube, Poppy Brasserie, Lakeview Lounge, Glacier Saloon,  a tea-room ,  and If you can’t find a place to eat , well they have the in-room dinning service .  On the more well-being aspect of your trip , they have  a spa, a health-club, a heated-pool and so much more.

At last, when you decide to go outside, you can’t help it your head will spin, so much to do , depending on if it’s the winter or the summer, you will find so much to do, well it’s even too much to do, because you could stay there for a month and will still find something new to do . From trekking, skiing, ice-skating,  swimming, climbing, walking, golfing, horse-back riding, etc.  You think of an activity, well they must have it!

The rooms and suite , are perfect in every way , with a view everywhere you are, comfortable as you can imagine, no complaints on the pillows or the mattress, the size of the room was as big as a house itself ( it was a suite) .

Would I recommend this destination? Yes absolutely, you have to do it at least once in your life.

Tips: Tip recommendation ( Gratuity) 5 $ for the valet if you have a car, 2$ ea piece of luggage,  at the restaurants it’s the same amount as the amount of taxes you are paying or more if it surpassed your expectations.

Value 5* ( very expensive but you get what you are paying for)

Location 4* ( far if you go by plane, then have to drive to the destination, but worth the trip)

Activities 5* ( for everyone)

Food 5* ( many choices for the whole family)

Services 5* ( staff remarkable)