Warsaw: Resturant: Kilimanjaro

Communist Winter reports from Warsaw where the Pope is on a visit and the party rocks on Eastern Bloc Style:

"Next time you are passing through Warsaw on your way to Krakow or deep into the former Russian states on some shady business be sure and check out the new resturant Kilimanjaro. Reminiscent of a colonial hill station, Kilimanjaro features vaulted ceilings with a dimly lit lounge area on one side where you could idle away an evening with a bottle of wine and a eastern european finacee. The wood floors, bookcases and maps on the wall add to the relaxed library style feeling. The menu featuers a variety of tasty dishes including one of the best ducks I've had in this part of the world and a prison soup (ask the owner for the story behind it). It's worth a climb up this mountain."

+Kilimanjaro, ul. Bednarska 30, Warsaw +48 22 828 88 61.
+Warsaw Radio Plays: Retro: Ez-Files: Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart.
+Yahoo News: Pope Arrives in Poland for 4-Day Visit, 25 May 2006.
+W4 Photog: Center of Culture, Warsaw, 23 May 2006.

Le Weekend Europe: Beats: Fitzroy: Supermode

With the Cannes Film Festival under way and tonight's Vanity Fair party about to kick off on the croisette we figured there was no better time to bring you more superficial, repetitive, and mindless entertainment - our latest eurotrash pick.

This weeks pick comes from a group called Supermode. Don't worry as with any eurotrash one hit wonder you will never hear from them again. Although the track can be found on the latest Ministry of (Commercial) Sound compilation we think its worth a few spins. It reminds us that the 80s are back and that crack is wack.

And in other musical news Seashell and the Tanorexic send in this report from our Miami bureau:

"As Barbados born, Jay Z discovered, hip hop star Rhianna heats up the charts with her latest track 'SOS' another Rum Island export is making waves along Ocean Drive in South Beach - Fitzroy. Unfortunately, we were too busy ingesting UVB rays, mojitos, and topless beach action make it to his recent show at Jazid but we did find this great track 'Her' on his MySpace webpage. Check it out. "

+Le Festival International du Film, Cannes.
+EZ-Files: Supermode - Tell Me Why (Axwell & Steve Angello Remix).
+Fitzroy [myspace].
+Jazid, 1342 Washington Ave., Miami Beach +1 305 673-9372.
+New York City Department of Parks: 80s: Crack is Wack Playground.
+Previous W4: World Hold On: Beats: Bob Sinclair.

Mullet City: Santiago: Agua: Highball

In anticipation of her upcoming staffing needs in the Northern Hemisphere during the summer months, Highball, our favorite high heeled martini swilling lass has fled to South America to hire herself a Brazilian pool boy and Argentinean polo player. Although the currency exchange is working in her favor she sends this disgruntled dispatch from Santiago, Chile:

“Next time you find yourself in Santiago, the city of ratty stray dogs and an endless sea of mullets, head directly for Agua for dinner. Although boring is not a strong enough word to describe the nightlife here and food is generally bland and subpar, Agua offers a fantastic menu difficult to find in this city. The Easter Island tuna tartare was among the best I have ever had (its topped with mango sorbet which made it near perfect) and the ostrich was quite tasty as well. Once considered one of the top 50 restaurants in the world (which I find a stretch), Agua´s minimalist interior a la Morimoto now only hosts a small crowd. Don´t let this scare you. It was hands down the best meal available in Chile.”

+Agua, Nueva Costanera 3467, Santiago, +56 2 263 0008.
+Morimoto, 88 10th Avenue, New York, +1 212 989 8883.
+Previous W4: Highball.
+w4 Photog: West Village 'Stray' Dog: New York City, 1 March 2006.

Kill Trees, Save Lives: London: Bono: The Independent

Earlier we reported on the launch of the Bono endorsed American Express RED card where a percentage of cardholders purchases goes to support the Global Fund. Today word comes from Booze Island that Bono, one of the RED campaigns founders, will be editing an edition of Britain's The Independent Newspaper - jokingly referred to as the red daily for its hammer and sickle poltical coverage. The edition, to hit newstands on Tuesday May 16th, will no doubt draw on Bono's rolodex of political, economic, and cultural power players. Half of the revenues from the edition will be donated to the RED campaign. We now return you back to your reguarly scheduled content of self indulgence and duty free excess.
+Previous W4: Selfish is Good: AMEX: Red Card.
+The Global Fund.
+Get ready for Bono, the editor, The Independent, 5 May.

Volstead: London: Prior Engagements

Prior Engagements drops us a line on the opening of hyped hotspot Volstead in London. Meanwhile, yesterday's Daily "Marketing" Candy email highlighted the spot which cannot bode well for any speakeasy:

“Volstead is much smaller than sibling Boujis and has no dance floor. The theme is speakeasy with a mix of lively jazz music playing on the opening night. It is the kind of place that you might head for dinner or some drinks before heading over to Cuckoo Club next door to really let loose. The club is clearly still in early days and has a few things to work out. I have a feeling though that after the economics of running a more relaxed jazz club in London’s West End come into play the music will either get turned up, the skirts will get shorter, and Volestead will turn prohibition on its head or it will fade away just like the law its' namesake is based on was.”

+Volstead, 9 Swallow Street, London +44 207 287 1919.
+Previous W4: Volstead: Weekend: Desert Heat: London Dubai, Las Vegas.
+W4 Photog: London, July 2005.

Dirty Dirhams: Dubai: Sho Cho: Boudoir

When the sun sets over the Arabian Peninsula, the future of Dubai shines bright as Hong Kong of the Middle East. Sheikh Mohammed has done an excellent job of creating one of the most tolerant and free-wheeling locals in the Middle East while regulating all liquor serving establishments and 'western excess' to the confines of hotels. Which is great because it means all the party people are confirmed to be a set number of locals. More intel comes in from Suncrawler in the UAE:

"Sunday night at Sho Cho is about as good as it gets. The outdoor seaside sushi bar with excellent rock shrimp turns into a packed dancing frenzy as the night develops with the sexy eye candy ex-pat crowd. The deeply tanned and well dressed westerners let loose and ocassionally someone falls overboard and into the surf but that's Dubai - a drunken camel at an oasis in the desert.

Upstairs from Sho Cho is Boudoir. The club is reminiscent of La Suite in Paris but is stocked with Russian women who are clearly looking to bill your expense account. The music though is on point as some of the best in Dubai and the magnums are flowing. Head hear if you miss London, New York or Paris."

+Sho Cho, Dubai Marine Beach Resort, Dubai +971 (0)4 346 1111.
+Boudoir, Dubai Marine Beach Resort, Dubai Tel +971 4 345 5995.
+La Suite, 40 avenue Georges V, Paris +33 1 53 57 49 49.
+Education Station: What is a Dirham?
+W4 Photog: Sho Chu, Dubai, 30 April 2006.

Freaki Tiki : London Luau

When we came across the invitation for the upcoming London Luau we have to say we were more than a bit intrigued. Billed as a, "Weekend of Sophisticated Savagery Dedicated to the Worship of Tiki and Exotica" and sponored by Polynesian good time spot Trader Vics and an art gallery named Cheeky Tiki, the London Luau aims to bring a bit of sun to often cloudy Booze Island. The Tiki weekend will be spread across London's Polynesian drinking spots including Trailer Happiness, the South London Pacific and Trader Vics. With scorpion bowls abound and with bands with names such as King Kululele & the Friki Tikis from California and Terrii Nui from Tahiti set to perform it should be one not to miss if only for the irreverent nature of it all. And after a more than a few Puka Puka drinks you may even find yourself looking forward to some 'worship of exotica'.

+The London Luau, 9 June to 11 June.
+Trader Vics, 22 Park Lane, London, +44 20 7208 4113.
+Trailer Happiness, 177 Portobello Rd, London, +44 20 7727 2700.
+South London Pacific, 340 Kennington Rd, London, +44 20 7820 9189.
+W4 Suggests: Scorpian Bowls: Harvard Square: Hong Kong, 1236 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, +1 617 864-5311.

Karokee Libanais: Dubai: Nightlife: C Bar

From Suncrawler in our SPF 30 divsion in the UAE:

"Lebanese Karokee Night at C Bar is worth sing a few bars about. Sister bar to Crystal in Beirut, the Sunday night party at C bar draws a Leb heavy crowd and features a Lebanese celebrity that is flown in to sing or lip synch a song or two. Although magnums of champagne and vodka are strewn about like candy this is not drunken amateur night on the mic and a recent redintion of Ice Ice Baby was by far one of the best we've seen since Rip Van Winkle retired. The Karokee is a multilingual affair with songs done in English, French, and Arabic. Plus all of the waiters wear Mr. T style C medalions that are made to be flashed."

+C Bar, Al Murooj Rotana Hotel & Suites, Dubai +971 4 307 3482.
+Crystal, 243 Monot Street, Beirut +961 (0) 1 332 523.
+W4 Photog: C Bar, 30 April 2006.

Boris is Bored: Las Vegas

Boris sends us a brief dispatch from Sin City where he finds that "What Happens in Vegas between overweight Midwesterners stays in Vegas":

Restaurants

Joel Robuchon is fantastic. Beautifully designed dining room and secluded enough that one doesn't realize you're in the middle of the massive MGM Grand. Among the favorites was a foie gras napolean with layers of grilled eel. The 16 course dinner is a bit much but totally worth it with much more exciting offerings than the 8 course.

Il Mulino: Same food and massive portions as its New York outpost but it has no character which is a key component to the mother restaurant.

Mix: Nicely designed although they could use some more windows. The food was tasty, specifically the Kobe duo consisting of one part Kobe Shabu Shabu which was quite interesting.

Nightlife

Tryst: The club used to be called La Bete but someone actually La Mort at the club so they decided on a revamp. The club is mildly cool-looking as it looks onto a giant waterfall but the crowd is complete dog shit and the nonsense at the door is unacceptable. The only way to roll here (and we don't recommend you do) is to hire a VIP host to deal with the staff and getting in. Las Vegas nightlife is completely uninspired and requires either large quantities of alcohol to be fun or some mild form of peyote.

Playing the slot machines in the smoking lounge @ Las Vegas Airport--fantastic.

Boris Loves You.

+Mix, TheHotel, 3950 Las vegas Boulevard Las Vegas +1 702 632-9500.
+Previous W4: Trix in the Mix.
+Joel Robuchon at the Mansion, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas +1 702 891-7925.
+Il Mulino, Caesars Palace, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, +1 702 492-6000.
+Il Mulino, 86 W 3rd St, New York +1 212 673-3783.
+Tryst, Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, +1 702 770-3375.

Arabian Nights: Dubai: Trilogy Rooftop: Suncrawler

As the heat in the Middle Eastern pleasure emporium of Dubai begins to reach unhealthy levels we recieved this dispatch out of the UAE from Suncrawler:

"Last night I partied over at Trilogy Rooftop which is in the Madinat Jumeirah hotel complex. The club is set below the Burj Al Arab in a resort that feels a bit like a high end version of the Venetian in Las Vegas complete with fake canals, gondola rides and a contrived set of souks. Thankfully the trilevel house heavy club draws a toned crowd that is one sexiest in Dubai and really up for it. While the bottom two levels of the club are ok head straight up to the more exclusive rooftop where the real action happens and you can lounge around on outdoor beds and smoke shisha. The crowd is a mix of flashy Middle East meets West and one of the best places in town to let loose under the desert stars and a perfect view of the Burj Al Arab. Definitely worth checking out."

+Trilogy Rooftop, Madinat Jumeirah Jumeirah, Dubai, +971 4 366 6917.
+Also worth a visit: Peppermint Club, The Fairmont Dubai, +971 4 332 0037.
+Burj Al Arab, Dubai.
+Venetian, 355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas +1
+W4 Photog: Trilogy Rooftop, Dubai, 28 April 2006.
+Previous W4: Suncrawler postings.