Archive for the 'Discover LA' Category
Tue 28 Oct 2003
L.A. nightlife auteur Ivan Kane, who also owns Deep, rolls the dice and comes up a winner with his salute to past and present American pop culture. This small bar that once housed funk-fueled hot spot Kane has been transformed into a retro-cool lounge reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy. The plush parlor features cushy lounge […]
Tue 28 Oct 2003
Completely remodeled, the Bar Deluxe ditched its seedy past and has started a new life as a modern-day speakeasy. Erte-esque paintings and nude copper mannequins define the minimalist decor. The exposed brick wall behind the bar melds nicely with its backlit red bottles. Along with the look, this former hole-in-the-wall has expanded in width and […]
Tue 28 Oct 2003
Millions of dollars were spent transforming one of L.A.’s divey-est dance clubs, Crush Bar, into a stunning architectural and design marvel. Outside, a lush patio is topped with enormous tents. Inside, the priceless “Lady of White Lotus” statue oversees a parade of decked-out nightlifers heading for one of two bars or a seat at the […]
Tue 28 Oct 2003
When the coziest lounge in Hollywood fills to capacity every night, what are the owners to do? Open up a new bar with a swankier vibe right around the corner, of course. Within walking distance of Daddy’s, the Well maintains the sexy atmosphere of its predecessor, but adds a shot of sophistication. Keyhole doorways, intimate […]
Tue 28 Oct 2003
L.A. nightlife auteur Ivan Kane, who also owns Deep, rolls the dice and comes up a winner with his salute to past and present American pop culture. This small bar that once housed funk-fueled hot spot Kane has been transformed into a retro-cool lounge reminiscent of a 1920s speakeasy. The plush parlor features cushy lounge […]
Tue 28 Oct 2003
Completely remodeled, the Bar Deluxe ditched its seedy past and has started a new life as a modern-day speakeasy. Erte-esque paintings and nude copper mannequins define the minimalist decor. The exposed brick wall behind the bar melds nicely with its backlit red bottles. Along with the look, this former hole-in-the-wall has expanded in width and […]
Tue 28 Oct 2003
Millions of dollars were spent transforming one of L.A.’s divey-est dance clubs, Crush Bar, into a stunning architectural and design marvel. Outside, a lush patio is topped with enormous tents. Inside, the priceless “Lady of White Lotus” statue oversees a parade of decked-out nightlifers heading for one of two bars or a seat at the […]
Tue 28 Oct 2003
When the coziest lounge in Hollywood fills to capacity every night, what are the owners to do? Open up a new bar with a swankier vibe right around the corner, of course. Within walking distance of Daddy’s, the Well maintains the sexy atmosphere of its predecessor, but adds a shot of sophistication. Keyhole doorways, intimate […]