24 Seven provides a variety of options to choose from including salads, breakfast bagels, vegetable wraps, tuna wraps, paninis, pastries, warm and cold beverages, desserts and a small kids menu. I also found it interesting that you have the option of buying a mini wine bottle for a quick fix or ordering to dine, possibly sharing a glass with someone, which costs less than its neighbour, the Blend Bar. Ofcourse your expectations for variety and quality would be less, since you are limited to the options of merlot or chardonnay.
Patrons also have the comfort of ordering then walking around the property for a few minutes to come back, as well as eating and drinking before paying. After all, a single shot expresso may not be enough, you may have to ask for a double.
Address: Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, 17 Waterloo Rd., Kingston 10
NB. Ratings fill 5 stars maximum
Parking: ★★★★☆
Ambience: ★★★★★
Decor: ★★★★★
Comfort: ★★★☆☆
Service: ★★★★☆
Speed: ★★★★☆
Value for $: ★★★★☆
SuGa Endorsement: ★★★★☆
Comments: The air conditioning is too cold for comfort prior to peak hours and a lot of drinks in your system. However, sitting outside is an alternative and the decor and ambience are fabulous. The bar, lounge and parking seem to get overcrowded after 10:30pm but that is expected with any new hot spot in town. There is a wide range of wines to choose from and top shelf liquor. I strongly recommend the Sunset Mojito that includes Johnnie Walker Black. Snacks are also given to patrons while drinking, which is most convenient.
Scientific research suggests that certain wine and food pairings actually improve the lingering taste of food in your mouth.
As Christmas dinners draw near, get help choosing tasty wines that complement your favourite cuts of meat and seafood or which wines are just great to bring along to the party.
During Salut a few weeks ago, I was able to taste the wines BETCO Premier Ltd. had to offer, paired with an array of chicken, salmon bites, sausage and shrimp. BETCO poured at The Regency Bar & Lounge at The Terra Nova and Bin26 at Devon House.
Both events were a success but at Bin26, Best Dressed Foods Ltd. joined BETCO for the marketing opportunity and as food was pushed out quickly, the sequential order of pairing with the wines was mixed up. However, due to the exemplary culinary talents of Chef Celeste Gordon and her team coupled with continuous strikes of fine wine to the palate, the sequential order of wine pairing was overlooked by many of the guests.
Some of the pairings you could try are as follows:-
Red
â— Cupcake Merlot – poultry, red meat, pork, pastas, salads
Merlot is fairly versatile when it comes to food pairing, it can handle them all well!
â— Cupcake Pinot Noir – Jerk Sausage & blue cheese (Try making a nice crostini appetizer)