The Kress: Four Stories of Nightlife
By Nikki Wantz FOR LA2DAY.COM 24 Jul 2008
So finally humanity is back in Hollywood. Nice to see you again humanity, where you been? As I approached The Kress on Hollywood Blvd I was greeted at the French Doors by some upber- hot, yet accommodating bouncers. I found out that that clubs entrance was in the back and I made my course. My heels were new, so I was walking like an invalid on a mission. As I approached the line that started well before the club was even opened, I got somewhat scared. However, the muscle that stands outside was cordial, attractive and even funny. "You don't have to wait in that line". Mr. Hot Ponytail with the piercing blue eyes says with a smile. Already I'm happy. If not for that man, for the hotties that I am cruising in the line. Everyone here is dressed to impress in his or her finest frocks and utterly desirable attire.

I enter the basement floor club and it's like Vegas set up shop in Los Angeles, which is a good thing. The couches were comfortable and the dance floor was a perfect place to shake a tail feather. The DJ played a mix of old school Diana Ross mixed with Puff Daddy. If that can't make you dance, I don't know what will. The next thing I noticed were the cocktail waitress uniforms. Black tight corsets, garter belts and high heels, they were the umber vixen straight of a Christian Agularea video. I would be completely jealous of their kicking bods if I wasn't so taken by their warm demeanor and presence. The bartenders were, of course, some of the best looking in Hollywood too and were equally as kind and efficient in getting my cocktail in a timely manner.
My friend and I got a bit hungry so we went to the restaurant on the main floor. It was gorgeous. A super chic Asian design that had an amazing flow to the place. Not cramped by any means and felt so inviting, yet expensive and it should. We munched on The Bentu Box which was filled with small portions of a cream cheese stuffed scallop, beef rib over shitake mushroom puffs with a side of ginger chutney, coconut shrimp served in a full half coconut, lobster cake and it was to die for. This will appease even the most discriminating palate. I'm really excited to go back and try more of Chef Troy Thompson's many unique creations.

We got to cruise the roof top lounge, with panoramic views, cabañas on both sides that can be closed off for the utmost privacy and full bottle service. If you want to play with the big boys on the top floor, bring your Platinum MasterCard. Luxury this exquisite doesn't come cheap. No wonder Paris Hilton had a Masquerade ball there.
Overall, I really enjoyed Kress. It brought back old Hollywood charm with a hip atmosphere and a little something for everyone. It was no surprise that the crowd was smoking hot, the employees were alluring and the food was dynamite. Check it out, but considering that this will be the next big thing to hit Hollywood, hope you can get past the velvet ropes.




































