We hadn’t been the the Jefferson Hotel there since their big LeMaire “makeover” last year, and it impressive! We went for Bernie’s birthday since it is one of his favorite places in the world along with Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, and Ferrari dealerships. We met up with one of his fellows Martini Crewe buds (and Martini-in-law wife) who earned their nickname by drinking martinis at the jefferson every Friday night for years. Ah, youth! (And we missed the rest of you — you know who you are!)
The new jazzed-up restaurant is amazing! They added a big snazzy bar as you walk in which has some specialty drinks like a ginger mojito and a “corpse reviver.” Plus they have $5 drink specials on weekday nights, not bad for a five-star restaurant! They also have a deal right now that you can order a three-course dinner for $30 if you eat by 6 PM. We got another great deal, the “LeMaire package” which covered the room, a three-course dinner, room-service breakfast, valet an gratuity for $350. They even upgraded us to a gargantuan room, of course exquisitely decorated. I guess the Great Recession is not over yet, and we were the lucky beneficiaries! (Drinks not included. Reality had to kick in at some point!)
As you can see, they have brought back the alligators, too! Not real ones unfortunately, but there is a historical plaque out front, some statues, and lots of cute alligator stuff in the gift shop.
Sam had a great time at home going to Mickey D’s for a happy meal with his favorite babysitter. It’s nice that someone around here is still a cheap date!
Libby