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Eden opened last Christmas
Eve, high on the 10th and 11th floors of Bistro
98 tempting the city desires of modern men and
women. Inside, a completely different, languid
feel unwinds tense souls. Paintings of the human
figure reveal visual delights of opulent art.
Velvet couches surround the dance floor, covered
in a large red Baroque painting. Hip-Hop and
House music on Wed., Fri., and Sat. satisfy
those looking to release pent-up energy by wailing
their bodies. On the other side is a purple
velvet recliner. Stairs extend from the bar
at the center to the floor above. Liquors and
wines are displayed on the glass shelves under
the stairs. Upstairs, Baroque-pattern throw
pillows line a beige velvet couch. A 20-person
capacity VIP room offers privacy. Under the
mix of alcohol and music, vague figures sway
to the music shaking their drinks.
Eden’s strong Baroque,
post-modern style cleverly brings the overall
design together. Seated comfortably is not enough;
relaxation of the senses is the highest guiding
principle of lounge bars. Good music becomes
a luxury of necessity. Be it Nu JAZZ, chill
out, down tempo, Bossa Nova or new electrifying
easy listening music, across the diverse musical
choices, Eden knows how to select music. (This
month features a famous DJ from the Netherlands.)
The appeal of Eden extends
well into the kitchen that serves southern France
country dishes. The owner, Vicky, herself prefers
the German Pig Knuckle with English mustard
($450). Onion beef patty ($450) is a good choice
too. Among drink choices, Cosmopolitan ($300),
vodka mixed orange cognac and cranberry juice
are quite popular; Hot Toddy is a warm up cocktail
suitable for the cool autumn season. |
