M Bar Review

M Bar at the Mandarin Oriental

My Opinions: This is a great place to come to after a day of shopping at Copley since you don't have to go outside to get inside this place.  It's also a popular after-work spot ... especially now that the colder weather is upon us. It can get crowded during the weekends, packed with a unique medley of people dressed up and ready to flirt.

The food here is good, but it's not the most comfortable place to eat when it's busy, so I recommend going into the lounge or the restaurant, Asana. I do like that M Bar offers more exotic brands of beers and liquors that you don’t commonly find around here. The bartenders are knowledgeable, friendly and very professional.

Happy Holidays!

Some Food/Drink Tasted: VeeV Acai Mixinations, Millionaire Margarita, Pizza, Bento Box, Tartar Trio

Patronage Inclination:  Occasion

Most Recent Visit: 12/8/2010
Amount Visited: 50+
Experiences: Bar

Address: 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.com/boston/dining/m_bar  Phone: (617) 535-8800
Social Networking: Twitter @MO_Boston  -  Facebook /MandarinOrientalBoston

Older M Bar Posts:  October 2010  -  July 2010  -  March 2010

M Bar Review

M Bar at the Mandarin Oriental

My Opinions: They have started a great happy-hour offering M-Th here (buy two signature cocktails and get a free small pizza). I tried their chicken pizza, and it was good! This is a great after-work spot now that the colder weather is upon us. The weekends are still quite busy with people dressed up and ready to flirt.

I also got to see my favorite bar manager, Ari, again. I've had a great time working with him on signature cocktails for several private party events already.

M Bar offers quality brand beers and liquors that you don’t commonly find. The bartenders are great, knowledgeable and friendly. Cheers!

Some Food/Drink Tasted: VeeV Acai Mixinations

Patronage Inclination:  Occasion

Most Recent Visit: 10/14/2010
Amount Visited: 40+
Experiences: Bar

Address: 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.com/boston/dining/m_bar  Phone: (617) 535-8800
Social Networking: Twitter @MO_Boston  -  Facebook /MandarinOrientalBoston

Older M Bar Posts:  July 2010  -  March 2010

M Bar Review

M Bar at the Mandarin Oriental

My Opinions: I got to see my favorite bar manager, Ari,  tonight. He seems to be fitting in just fine as one of the newest members of the restaurant and bar management team (somewhat expected, coming from the Four Seasons).  I've had a great time working with him on several occasions already.

M Bar offers quality brand beers and liquors that you don’t commonly find. Friday and Saturday nights are typically busy with people ready to flirt and drink, but during the week it's much more subdued. The bartenders are great - knowledgeable and friendly. Cheers!

Some Food/Drink Tasted: VeeV Acai Mixinations

Patronage Inclination:  Occasion

Most Recent Visit: 7/16/2010
Amount Visited: 25+
Experiences: Bar

Address: 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.com/boston/dining/m_bar  Phone: (617) 535-8800
Social Networking: Twitter @MO_Boston  -  Facebook /MandarinOrientalBoston

Older M Bar Posts: March 2010

Chef's Table at Asana Restaurant Review

Asana's Chef's Table at the Mandarin Oriental Boston

My Opinions: The Chef's Table is a unique experience at Asana. I was able to have my own music, a special surprise guest visit, and cocktail hour all before dinner started

I had a great experience working with the ever-professional and kind Chef, Nathan Rich; we created a unique 7-course tasting menu. I also had the fun opportunity to meet and work with the knowledgeable bar manager, Ari (a new addition to the Mandarin, transplanted from the Four Seasons), to create a signature cocktail for my guests. Our server, Ginger, was so obliging and detail-oriented (another transplant from the Four Seasons). Everyone loved meeting them!

The tasting room is beautiful: floor-to-ceiling windows, views into the kitchen, and can seat up to 9 people, but I would recommend a maximum of 8 – Don't forget to ask to get your valet ticket validated for a discount.

Most Recent Visit: 4/9/2010
Amount Visited: 50+
Experiences: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Chef's Table

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Address: 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.com/boston/dining  Phone: (617) 535-8800
Social Networking: Twitter @MO_BOSTON  -  Facebook /Mandarin Oriental, Boston

Older Asana Posts:  February 2010  -  January 2010

M Bar Review

M Bar at the Mandarin Oriental

My Opinions: I had the great opportunity to meet with Ari, one of the newest members of the restaurant and bar management. He was very nice and polished, coming from the Four Seasons and being hired by the Mandarin, I wouldn't expect anything less.  I'm looking forward to working with him! - M Bar offers quality brand beers and liquors that you don’t commonly find – In their staff change over they too off the Billionaire’s Margarita …hmmm, I'll work on getting them to make one for me anyways!

Some Food/Drink Tasted: VeeV Acai Mixinations

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Most Recent Visit: 3/24/2010
Amount Visited: 20+
Experiences: Bar

Address: 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.com/boston/dining/m_bar  Phone: (617) 535-8800
Social Networking: Twitter @MO_Boston  -  Facebook /MandarinOrientalBoston

Older M Bar Posts: March 2010

M Bar Review

M Bar at the Mandarin Oriental

My Opinions: The service in the seated lounge section can be spotty. I waited over 20 minutes for my check one time. The bar service, on the other hand, has always been excellent - Bar Scene is great on the weekends and pretty quiet during the week - They offer quality brand beers and liquors that you don’t commonly find – I love tequila, but have yet to try the Billionaire’s Margarita … it’s on my list of things to accomplish in 2010!

Some Food/Drink Tasted: VeeV Acai Mixinations

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Most Recent Visit: 2/27/2010
Amount Visited: 20+
Experiences: Bar

Address: 776 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.com/boston/dining/m_bar  Phone: (617) 535-8800
Social Networking: Twitter @MO_Boston  -  Facebook /MandarinOrientalBoston