Daydreamer

Wine, especially champagne, can come with an unwanted taste of pretension. Still, Daydreamer not only bursts the proverbial bubble of wine snobbery, but also manages to be an inviting space for all wine know-how levels. There is no ten-page leatherbound book of bottles to be overstimulated by; instead, they offer a select choice of sparkling wines and Champagnes to narrow down the options while the staff will happily walk you through each bottle without turning up their noses. Of course, for those truly uninterested in bubbly or still, their cocktails are far from a second thought. Their original cocktail, the Madame Butterfly with Suntory Toki Whiskey, Peach-Infused St-Germaine, jasmine and butterfly tea, bubbly water is such a welcome delight on the tongue, that it tastes like a cool June day. A highlight of visiting the well-appointed bar with stunning floral displays that contribute a softness to the space is their customizable martini service, complete with “bumps” of caviar for a classy touch.