Legendary why not lounge

The Singapore Sling, widely regarded as the national drink, was first created in by Raffles bartender Ngiam Tong Boon. Giving it the pretty pink hue are grenadine and cherry liqueur. Bartender Ngiam deliberately chose to give the cocktail this rosy colour. Following the turn of the century in colonial Singapore, Raffles was the gathering place for the community — and Long Bar was the watering hole. It was common to see gentlemen nursing glasses of gin or whisky.

Unfortunately for the ladies, etiquette dictated that they could not consume alcohol in public. So, for the sake of modesty, teas and fruit juices were their beverages of choice.

Ever insightful, Ngiam thus saw a niche in the market and decided to create a cocktail that looks like plain fruit juice but is actually infused with gin and liqueurs. The clever bartender made the beverage pink to give it a feminine flair which, together with the use of clear alcohol, led people to think it was a socially acceptable drink for women.

With that, the Singapore Sling was born. Needless to say, it became an instant hit. Opening Hours. For Enquiry. What a recommendation for a restaurant! The rich and famous have enjoyed more than lunch at The Beverly Hills Hotel, since the hotel opened in Taking up residence at the hotel, Howard Hughes stayed here, on and off, for 30 years. From Bungalow 4 Hughes would come out after dark, to snatch his room service, roast beef sandwiches, which were placed in the fork of a nearby tree—as he requested.

Bungalow 5 is the largest bungalow and has its own private pool. In this bungalow Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton had a standing order of two bottles of vodka with their room service breakfast and another two for lunch— followed by dish whirling arguments.

This bungalow was also the love nest for Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand. The pies and homemade ice creams tempt all. The power breakfast spot is The Polo Lounge Loggia.

In H. R Halderman and John Ehrlichman learned of the Watergate break in while breakfasting here. Fresh flowers and living plants accent the warm woods and jewel toned upholstered stools, chairs and banquettes that fill the Polo Bar and Polo Dining Room. Past polo heroes celebrated their victories and exhibited their silver cups and trophies behind the bar.

And a photograph of Will Rogers and Darryl Zanuck playing polo serves as the focal point today. Beyond the dining room is the Polo Patio, where we will lunch in a private garden Booth This very popular booth is ideally situated for viewing all who are arriving while being discreetly ensconced. For years, Charlie Chaplin had a standing lunch reservation at Booth 1.

The salad is a fresh, crisp and a colorful mix—of shaved Persian cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and baby beets: yellow, striped, and red beets—adorning an array of lettuces in a white balsamic vinaigrette—with parmesan shaved table side. I love French onion soup. And this is absolutely the best I have ever tasted. From the substantial, cheesy-topping on the gratinee to the deep, dark layers of flavors inside, the soup is delectable.