TRESORS SPECIAUX CAFÉ

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The night is beautiful at Tresors Speciaux Café. With twinkling lights in Old World charm, the romantic eatery transforms an ordinary evening into a dinner in Paris – just a mouse click away.

Tresors shines as all that is good in culinary Second Life and would be an asset in the real world. But for now, let us enjoy its cyber presence. Yes, the food is pixelated make believe but the atmosphere is real. And unlike real world diners, guests here meet, greet, and eat in COVID-free comfort.

“May I offer you a glass of wine?” host / owner of this quintessential French finery, Diamond Hades inquires. A Texas resident with Parisian inspirations, her ideas for what a restaurant should be in the real world are displayed in the second one. “People come here for the roleplay experience, just as if they were having dinner in real life,” Diamond says, as we accept glasses of vino from a sterling silver tray.

She continues, “I take their order and I serve them. They receive an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Dining options include ginger glazed salmon, beef tenderloin over lemon couscous, beef tartare with grilled vegetables, and Brussel sprouts tossed in rich olive oil.

Hungry yet? Repeat to yourself - ‘It isn’t real. This is only pixels; this is only pixels’ – it helps with drooling. Other entrees include ribeye steak with garlic butter and lobster mashed potatoes, or filet mignon on crab cakes – the same as eaten in real world homes, in your dreams, before awakening to crackers and peanut butter.

The menu changes often. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and desserts are available too. Just ask. Special requests are honored. Diamond adds, “I give you the ambiance and romance of Paris with excellent service. If you need décor for your event, I will do that too. The experience is tailored just for you.”

Guests teleport to a paved deck with glittering tiny lights scattered over footpath tiles. The front entrance is flanked by two Eiffel Towers, illuminated in a manner befitting the City of Lights. In addition to checking in, the main entrance has a relaxing lounge area where one can have a glass of wine while waiting for a friend, date, or to be seated. All of the above would be a nice option too.

Facing the front desk, take a left, for small parlors and seating for two to two dozen. Keep walking to an outdoor area for receptions and social gatherings for larger groups. It’s a great spot for engagements, weddings, rehearsal parties, anniversaries, baby showers, Holiday events, and business meetings,

Back at the front desk, turn right and find a spectacular dining room with seating for dozens or just two, under a ceiling with twinkling stars. Each dining room large or small has white linens, fresh roses, and amenities to the last detail. Clicking an

Balloons are everywhere, color coordinated to match the décor and hanging plants flank arched doorways. The many chambers, hallways, brickwork, and masonry, is typically found in 200-year-old French villas. Yet Tresors is a year old.

“I wanted to give couples, families, and their friends, some place beautiful to have a meal together,” says Diamond. “Tresors is a place I have always wanted to visit. So I created it here in SL.”

For those wanting a more realistic canopy of stars, a rooftop wine bar is available. It offers great views of skies above or downward gazes at the world one floor down. The bar opens into an adjacent full seating dining room with flowers and furnishings totally different from the ground level facility.

As one might expect, anniversaries and dates are popular here but so are rezz day celebrations, birthdays – both RL and SL - and any other reason one feels a need to celebrate. Last month (August) Tresors seated 50 people. From large groups to couples wanting alone time, virtual reality’s fine dining experience makes it happen.

Reservations can be made by contacting Diamond Hades Jacques (diamond.soyer) or fill out a reservation card and return it to her. She will get back with you.

A romantic ambiance awaits, in a beautiful facility with a caring owner – server – and no golden arches with an attached playground. Bon Appetit!