Books, Books, Everywhere Books!

I have never been anywhere as uniquely- and well-decorated! Found out about Library ² from the front desk staff at the Hampton Inn in Voorhees/Cherry Hill, NJ and was surprised, when I got there, at their nonchalant attitude when telling me about it. This place has the epitome of a unique fine dining experience. The walls, shelves, and even parts of the ceiling/support beams are covered in books. Strange, however, for a place that is lit mostly by candlelight. Fine art, fine literature, and fine decor really make this place special, in my opinion.

Unassuming from the outside, Library ² is an upscale restaurant with a steakhouse theme. Looking at the partial menu above, you can see that many of the entrees at this place focus on meat and seafoods, but don't give up, my little veggies, the salad bar that is included in each entree price is to die for! About $12 on its own, the salad bar is worth every penny, even without a tender beef or chicken main dish. Super fresh ingredients, fresh baked breads and rolls; and rolls of cheese with knives to cut your own servings...this thing has it all.

It's a bit pricey to visit this place, but I would suggest going at LEAST once in your time with BER. I plan to return and will, most likely, just get the salad bar and fill up on that alone. Just trust me on this place.

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EDIT: According to the Hampton Inn staff, Swanky Bubbles closed over the summer of 2010 and is now some Irish pub/bar. It will be missed.

Last week, my first week on the road, Joanne Troutner raved on and on to Matt and I about this cool sushi/champagne place in Cherry Hill, NJ and it sounded like a strange combination. This week, my second week on the road, it just so happens that I found my way to Cherry Hill and convinced my presenter to go along with me to check it out.

Swanky Bubbles is exactly what it sounds like; a super swanky, chic sushi restaurant and champagne bar. They serve some other eclectic dishes, but a two-page spread of sushi rolls on the menu is the place to rest your eyes. Not cheap by any means ($8 or $9 for some of the cheaper six-piece rolls), but certainly delicious. My presenter, a pescatarian and somewhat of a connoisseur of seafood, absolutely loved the lobster roll he had. I also enjoyed the Enlightenment roll and another whose name escapes me.

Decorated extremely well and a close drive to both The Mansion on Main St. and the Hampton Inn where I stayed, Swanky Bubbles is an establishment not to miss in Cherry Hill.

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