Articles Archive for January 2009
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Overview:
Since its inception in May of 2002, The Corner has become recognized as The Birmingham Lounge. Located adjacent to The Townsend Hotel, The Corner serves unique cuisine with a light fare menu, and an extensive selection of award-winning cocktails, martinis, and premier spirits. The Corner is a true Birmingham original-bathing their guests in casual opulence.
Libations:
Guests will enjoy the impressive selection of first-class wines and champagnes hand-picked from around the world. The Corner also features an eclectic selection of premier spirits including Small Batch Bourbons, Single Malt Scotches, XO Cognacs, and …
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History
Built in 2002 The Corner was added to the prestigious Townsend Hotel and quickly became a local favorite. The Corner can provide retreat or an evening to dance and celebrate. Enjoy bottle service during the evening to enhance your experience or a well-deserved fine cigar to …
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Classic Shrimp Cocktail- 19
Hawaiian Day Boat Tuna Tartar. Served with Hass Avocado, Olive Tapanade
And Fresh Citrus Salad, Pickled Cucumber and Radish, Fresh Grated Horseradish
Served with Crisp Peruvian Potato Gaufrettes- 18
Parmesan Truffle Fries- 8
Roasted Eye of Round Sandwich. Thinly Shaved Prime Beef, Tomato confit,
Horseradish Aioli, Emmenthal Cheese served on a Toasted Multi-Grain Bread with a Choice
of French Fries or a Fruit Cup- $16
Maine Lobster & Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. Lobster & Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, Served with Red Pepper Aoli and Raw Asparagus Salad- 17
Hydro Bibb Salad. Hydroponic Bibb Lettuce, Canadian White …
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At The Corner, part of the terminally trendy Townsend Hotel, where you’re hampered by a choice of only 100 martinis. Start with one of their Corner Classic creations and ease back into the sultry surrounds: an L-shaped lounge, mahogany bar counter, stools with blue suede covers, and a neon-blue light reflected in a domed ceiling. Add stainless steel pewter tiles, delicate mosaics, huge bay windows and Old French-style bevelled mirrors and you’re in something out of Wallpaper magazine. Appropriately the locals all seem primed for a fashion shoot, designer-wear complimenting …
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Chic New York ambiance and pleasing service make The Corner the hot spot for urban nightlife. Roam our chic lounging experience from 5:00pm-9:00pm Wednesday through Saturday, from 9:00pm-2:00am we own the scene; with Detroit’s finest DJs spinning the night. Whether you are a local resident or in town for business, you won’t want to miss the social opportunities that abound here.
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Cigars »
MACANUDO PORTOFINO……….12
ASHTON CHURCHHILL……….15
CAO CAMEROON TUBO #2……….14
MONTECRISTO NO.2……….20
ARTURO FUENTE SHORT STORY……….11
PADRON MADURO 3000……….9
ASHTON DOUBLE MAGNUM……….16
CAO EXTREME TUBO #2……….11
AVO SIGNITURE DOUBLE CORONA……….21
DAVIDOFF DOUBLE R……….40
ZINO PLATINUM CHUBBY ESPECIAL (Shown)……….51
COJIMAR SENIORITA……….6
GURKHA COGNAC CHURCHILL……….20
BUTERA CAPELLO……….16
ARTURO FUENTE DOUBLE CHATEAU……….11
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White Wines Crisp to Creamy
Buehler Vineyards White Zinfandel, Napa Valley……………8/32
Leitz “Dragonstone” Riesling, Rhiengau Germany……………10/40
Pighin Pinot Grigio, Fruili Italy……………12/48
X Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County 2007……………10/40
Catena Chardonnay, Mendoza, ARG……………11/44
Morgan “Metallico” Chardonnay, Monterey……………12/48
Red Wines Light to Weighty
Uptown Pinot Noir 2007……………11/44
Steltzner Claret, Napa Valley……………11/44
Andrew Harris Reserve Shiraz, Mudgee, Aust……………12/48
Flora Springs Merlot, Napa Valley……………13/52
Annabella Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley……………10/40
Marques de Casa Concha, Cabernet Sauvignon, CHI……………12/48
Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley……………16/64
