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Venue Review: Blu - Restaurant - Boston

Blu
4 Avery St (@ Washington St)
Boston, MA 02111
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Blu goes a long way to prove that healthy food can be both elegant and satisfying.  Right next to Boston’s grand Sports Club/LA, Blu has some great downtown views from floor to ceiling windows, enough space for private functions, and a refined, ultra modern, yet relaxed atmosphere.  The main room seats 100, the café can accommodate 75, and the seasonal outdoor deck can host 20.  Blu offers a great mix of refreshingly healthy fare along with nouveau American treats like their Seared Potato Gnocchi with morel mushrooms, ramps and pea shoot coulis.

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Venue Review: Celebrity - Club - Lounge - Chicago

Celebrity
1856 W. North Ave (@ Wolcott Ave)
Chicago, Il, 60606
(773) 365 0091
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Celebrity’s cheeky sense of humor (check out their business cards) pokes a lot of fun at the uber-club scene.  Sure, it’s most definitely a lot more upscale than your average corner bar with lofty open space, a slick, black marble bar, warm, rich reds & orange tones running throughout, and a vibrant paintings.  There are loads of cushy spots, and Celebrity does not require bottle service for a seat.  The kitchen whips out some tasty nouveau American tapas sized dishes, and tha bar stocks everything from Cristal to Colt .45. 

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Venue Review: Latin Sol - Club - Atlanta

Latin Sol
50 Upper Alabama St
Atlanta, GA 30303
(678) 904 4357
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With crisp clean lines, dramatic bolts of white silk along the walls, loads of cushy banquettes, and two fully loaded bars, it’s not too hard to see why Latin Sol has become such a hotspot.  Throw into the mix a wide variety of live and DJ- spun Latin music from Salsa to Samba, and Latin Sol shines with a strong, vibrant South Beach/NYC vibe.  The bright, festive energy at Latin Sol keeps the dance floor packed.

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Venue Review: Nobu - Restaurant - Miami

Nobu
1901 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 695 3232

Legendary Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa brings his expertise to Miami with his latest ultra-exclusive restaurant.  Even though Nobu draws precious little attention to its exterior, the sparse yet warm interiors are always packed with Miami’s elite hungry for the best in traditional and fusion Japanese cuisine.  South American influences are reflected in several dishes like the salmon skewers marinated with Peruvian Chili Paste while the custom Omakase menu serves up some of the best sushi in the world.  Period.

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Venue Review: V Bar (at the Venetian) - Lounge - Las Vegas

V Bar (@ The Venetian)
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414 3200
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V Bar is the very definition of an elite spot.  Drenched in dramatic shades of red against a black décor, V Bar offers comfort in high lounge style with ultra plush double sided chaises Downtempo beats, R&B, and Jazz add to the atmosphere.  The friendly bar staff mixes up some creative cocktails and martinis with quite a punch while their beer list ranges from old favorites to more obscure brews from around the world. 

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Venue Review: Harry's Bar - Denver

Harry’s Bar
818 17th St
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 607 9000
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With a great Downtown location in the lush Hotel Magnolia, Harry’s Bar is a slick, stylish little hotspot.  Definitely more than a run-of-the-mill hotel bar, Harry’s has a cool retro 60s Vegas feel with bright vibrant colors, crisp clean lines, mod lighting, and rich wood elements welcome hotel visitors and a strong afterwork crowd.  On the weekend, Harry’s Bar hosts live Jazz sets.

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Venue Review: 821 - Bar - San Francisco

821
821 Divisadero (@ Fulton St)
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 576 3986

821 is a great little hidey hole of a hangout spot in the North Panhandle.  With hardly any advertising (no sign and just some blue lights), 821 draws in a faithful crowd of laid back and relaxed San Francisco nightlife.  Dark, sexy, and thoroughly modern, 821 offers up a tasty list of signature cocktails, a great selection of beer, and some memorable Soju drinks.

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Venue Review: Roc Bar - Lounge - Chicago

Roc Bar
1540 W. Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 292 1094
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Roc Bar takes a plush sexy lounge with red leather banquettes and gives it a strong, edgy rock & roll vibe.  You’re not gonna hear drum& bass, downtempo, or trancey house music at Roc Bar.  Think more along the lines of heavy metal, rap metal, classic, and modern rock.  Then again with backing coming from Disturbed’s lead singer David Draiman, you have to expect something a lot harder than Top 40s.  framed photos of rock stars line the walls, and the bar mixes up a tasty list of specialty cocktails.   

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Venue Review: Stars & Bars - The Best Celebrity Owned Hotspots in New York City (NYC)

You’ve seen their movies, you have their songs on your MP3 players, and you seen them on TV, but have you had their margaritas or their vegan chicken salad sandwich?  There are loads hot bars, clubs, and restaurants in the city, and JoonBug has whipped up a list of the ones run by some of the hottest celebrities in the world. 

Nobu
Still the hottest Japanese restaurant in the city, but then with a co-owner like Robert DeNiro, you have to expect crowds.

NA
The list of owners of this swanky club reads like a Page 6.  Hip Hop impresario Damon Dash, Sex & The City’s Chris Noth, Simon Rex, and Rashida Jones are just some of the people behind this Meatpacking District hotspot.

Kos
Rock Star Lenny Kravitz and Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington have whipped up this star-studded glam-lounge in the Bowery.

40/40 Club
Rap Icon Jay-Z pulls out all the stops for this luxurious sports bar & lounge.

Snitch
The bad boys from Velvet Revolver & Fuel cover all the bases in this stripped down restaurant/sports bar/live music club.

Suede
Expect long lines at Hip Hop producer Timbaland’s plush luxurious lounge in Chelsea.

Teany
Electronica superstar Moby’s refreshingly down to earth Vegetarian restaurant & tea house.

Luahn
Actor Stephen Baldwin’s hot restaurant/bar/lounge just off Union Square.

Justin’s
P.Diddy’s ultracool Soul Food restaurant in the Flatiron District.

Venue Review: Blue Gin - Club - Lounge - Washington, DC

Blue Gin
1206 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 965 4005

Sleek, stylish, and undeniably sophisticated even by Georgetown standards, Blue Gin has a high energy and international vibe.  This two floor hotspot has plenty of low slung leather couches as well as two modest-sized dance floors.  A long list of heavy hitter DJs keep the energy high with a diverse blend of Hip Hop, global, techno, and downtempo beats.  Three bars are fully loaded with premium and designer liquors including sake and grappa.  Blue Gin rounds things out with a bar menu a few notches higher than a burger & fries with treats like lobster spring rolls.

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