Bâoli

for a crazy night

In middle of Cannes winter I decided to visit the so much talked about Bâoli I had never been to. Situated at a quiet port, hidden away from the rest of the world, I found the temple-like Asian oasis. One of the first to arrive, at 20.30, I was afraid of how many people would actually show up, since Bâoli is known for fantastic, mind blowing parties and celebrities in summer. But what about winter? With its warm colours of pinks and reds, cool mix of r'n'b, house, pop and best-of's the ambiance draws you right into feeling totally relaxed and ready for a great night. As the evening progressed I found myself surrounded by people of all ages, having equally much fun, enjoying the dinner and music, which, as the evening starts turning into the night, gets from softer and calmer to faster and more thrilling. With fire shows at the bar, the staff cheering and whistling to the beat.. before you know it.. the dance floor is full! The service is close to perfection and the food tastes great as you would expect it to, but be warned! The portions are BIG and when they say "spicy", it better be your middle name, or you will end up sweating with completely burned to ashes taste buds. The price, of course, is high, but it includes the feeling of exclusivity and safety, which you do not find in places with "happy hour" or "3 for 1" shots, do you? :) After dancing myself back to the shape I came in, I left with a big smile on my face, full of happiness and good memories, feeling richer than ever!