The beloved meeting point of the city’s elite — where else, if not under the building with champagne colored façade. Loud footsteps are drowned in soft carpets, big rumors are hidden by the music and the light is dimmed just the right amount to make you forget about time, but to still make your jewelry noticeable to your friends' envy.
Morning at James starts with a late breakfast followed by business lunches and meetings. Evenings serve steaks and green salads with elaborate sauces, champagne and wine in heavy glasses and a favorite with the regulars — a 12-year-old Macallan. The end of the week brings VIP parties and the place is crowded with guests. During the summer, all festivities are moved to the most popular terrace in the city where Moet&Chandon is poured non-stop.
We are one of those who think that champagne tastes much better in beautiful interiors. And James holds true with its dark wood furniture, old brass, vintage ornamented tiles and heavy curtains. Hard to believe? Then try it out for yourself.
Stanislav Komarov and Ivan Orlov is a longtime creative duo developing James' menu. Stas brings in the classic cuisine, Russian tradition, steaks and grill, works with the farmers and food suppliers, while Ivan brings innovation, French culinary techniques, new foods and delicacies like pates, parfaits, perlotto, polbetto and pasta orzo are all of his doings. Thanks to their joint effort, James' cuisine creates a home-like atmosphere in an exquisite restaurant and never ceases to amaze.
The weekly outing begins strictly on time every Friday with a showcase of expensive automobiles in the parking lots and continues inside after a strict face control until the break of dawn, illuminating the sleeping city.
Here you can see the crème de la crème of the city’s high society, hear the biggest names, catch a glance of red carpet gowns that were featured in glossy magazines.
Getting into one of James' parties means being the center of attention and part of the glamorous small talk. It may last for only one day or for several years, but we can guarantee that during this night you will not get bored.
