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BONJOUR BUBBLE LOVER!
DRINK: BAR LA VIE
WORDS Em Worthington PHOTOS Brenton Edwards
Every day is a gift — you don’t need an excuse to pop Champagne.
Calling the romantics, the dreamers, the lovers of luxury — welcome to Bar La Vie! Like a short stint in whimsical Paris, this intimate Champagne bar awaits to take you out of the ordinary and on a romantic rendezvous. It’s time to channel your inner Emily In Paris…
With indoor and outdoor dining, Bar La Vie is perfectly positioned in one of the East End’s historic State Heritage buildings. The understated elegance makes it supersexy for date nights and chic for a catch-up with your besties, after-work drinks or a special occasion.
The scene is set for celebrations, with tasteful tunes and soft interiors — all ready for you to pop the cork on bubbles from France’s top Champagne houses. “We want all of our guests at Bar La Vie to feel like every day is a special occasion, worth enjoying and celebrating. Life is short!” says owner Mia Zhang.
Bon appétit The intricate French-inspired menu is designed to share with your favourite companions and is bursting with charcuterie boards, local and international cheeses, house pickles, olives, paella, and delectable delicacies like caviar, mussels, smoked salmon, anchovy fillets and fois gras. And if you’re a sucker for a bowl of crispy potatoes with a tipple, you have to try the unique camembert or porcini mushroom chips… délicieuse!
Sweet-tooths are seriously taken care of with mouth-watering crème brûlée or baked camembert drizzled with honey and sprinkled with nuts. And a lazy weekend breakfast is a little more lovely, with Bar La Vie’s Parisian style brunch including fresh pastries, baguettes and croissants with French tea or mimosas.
La soirée Bar La Vie is a stunning venue for a special occasion, with a range of deluxe experiences on offer for an intimate engagement, wedding reception, work celebration… they’ve even hosted an opera launch. Peruse their range of function options — we love the sound of the premium package, which includes a Champagne tower so you can really celebrate in style!
Pop a little effervescence in your day or dim the lights on a romantic night — it’s time to indulge at Bar La Vie.
POP A LITTLE EFFERVESCENCE IN YOUR DAY. À votre santé Our romantic little hearts started racing at the sight of their extensive offering of Vintage and Non-Vintage Champagne as well as sparkling, red, white and rosé from across the globe, not to mention the impressive line-up of beer and spirits.
@bar_la_vie barlavie.com.au
DRINK: MIRRA
WORDS Em Worthington PHOTOS Brenton Edwards
Delight your senses with some of the finer things at Adelaide’s first tea, mocktail and dessert bar.
On the corner of Grenfell Street and East Terrace, Mirra has both indoor and outdoor dining, and specialises in experiences that will help you press pause on the world outside. With carefully selected Cristina Re tea pots and cups, and detailed decor, an experience in this charming setting will make your heart flutter.
ON THE MENU A cup of tea can invigorate the soul, but a tea at Mirra is a full-blown experience! Take your pick from red, green, blended, herbal and wellness teas — all heightened by adding selective ingredients, including delicate rose petals, jasmine flowers and lavender.
Their contemporary mocktail list is designed to thrill without that fuzzy feeling — super handy if you’re pregnant or conscious of your alcoholic intake, and they look a treat, too! With zero alcohol, these babies are bursting with a fusion of flavours, including gin and tonic, sparkling wine mocktails, and Mirra’s own hazelnut or chai espresso martinis. They also have daily drink specials, so you’re never short of options!
To really step up the deliciousnessfactor, chocolate fondue oozes from the tap, or you can munch on cupcakes, macaroons, scones and the weekly dessert specials. They have vegan treats and also offer tasty lunches, like a deluxe gourmet pie with salad; and we’re melting with the choice of eight gelati flavours — are you ready? White chocolate raspberry, cookies and cream, mint chocolate, salted caramel, vanilla, chocolate, coffee, and lemon sorbet… someone hand me my stretchy pants, please! EXTRA SPECIAL A joy for all ages, Mirra is perfect for special occasions and is particularly popular for baby showers, with their specialised high teas from Wednesday to Sunday. Think mini quiches, mini frittatas and English scones alongside a stellar line-up of drinks. Dust it off with a setting that’s pretty as a picture and you’re in for a day to remember, long after you’ve polished off your plate.
When you’re ready to take stock of what really matters in life, grab your gal pals and head to Mirra to get the par-tea started!
@mirrabar_ mirrabar.com.au
