If you’re anything like me then you adore a fine glass of wine. I may not be on the level of some connoisseurs who can tell you the notes and undertones with such precision that they must have a palette from the gods or a wine class in their background, but I know what I like and I loved what I found at the J.W. Mariott’s Wine Buffet.
Situated in the lower level’s of the hotel awaits Bar Rouge. It’s an apt name for a swanky spot that exudes the romantic dark secrets of some hidden Parisian boudoir. The mood immediately reflects itself in the lavish cornucopia of foods and wine on hand for you to sample at your leisure. A dizzying array of cheeses in one corner, a delectable selection of sushi and sashimi in another, smoked salmon,cold cuts of sausage, duck breast, ham, chorizo, turkey breast and so much more as if plucked straight from a delicatessen to tickle your tongue. And I haven’t even started on the wine.
Wine awaits, from over four continents, boasting an array of forty varieties ranging from refreshingly subtle whites to bold reds thoughtfully chosen to please a wide spectrum of tastes. Even a novices like me as well as a die hard wine enthusiasts( who could give a first class sommelier a challenge) will find something pleasing.
The Good:
Beautiful setting combined with fine food and delicious nectar of the gods.
The Bad:
It’s only three days a week.
The Weird:
Live music with a talented songstress singing everything from traditional Korean folk tunes to Alicia Keys New York!
Address:
19-3 Banpo-dong Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Prices:
42,000 won for 20 types of wine, or 40 wine for 65,000 won
Hours:
Wed/Thur/Sat from 6-9pm
Phone:
02.6282.6763
Website:
http://www.jw-marriott.co.kr/
Directions:
Go to the Express Bus Subway stop and follow the signs to the JW Mariott Hotel. You can enter through the subway terminal which leads to the hotel. Bar Rouge is in the lower level of the hotel.
