Post #497255 by Swanky on Fri, Dec 4, 2009 9:38 AM

I prefer the Nams for an app. Wrap it in cilantro and dip it in the sauce and eat.

Since you are staying and taxi-ing, there are lots of great drink choices, but in one night you can only manage so many. If you are an enthusiast, then you needn't worry with drinks you can more or less make yourself, but try Mai Kai only and unique offerings.

In that vein, I'd definitely go for the Zombie. It is likely the only place on earth offereing this Don Beach pseudo-original. Not nearly as potent as his, so, don't worry too much. Also consider the Black Magic. Same reasons. It is unique to the Mai Kai. You might also go for a 151 Swizzle. I do love the Test Pilot, but it is a strong drink and the Jet Pilot you make at home is close enough. If you intend to go for a strong drink, that is your call on that one. Maybe get it after you eat and know how even your keel is. In the dining room, it will be better, and maybe will set you up for a perfect stroll through the gardens. Be sure to go all the way around into the back entrance in the garden path. Yes, you can enter that door an dgo in that way! Also wander into the back rooms and look around.

In the dinign room I suggest sitting close to the stage, but not right at it. You'll love the show and it's better to be so close you feel it even more.

Bottom line is, explore the place as much as possible. My own policy is to drink strong early, and then feed the alcohol buzz for the evening and go home satisfied. It'll be a long night. You know your tolerance well, but get up and walk around to be sure you know how much you are effected.