Poppy - Lounge photos: Elizabeth Daniels Photography
POPPY on La CIENEGA Another design marvel has opened in town but closer to Melrose on La Cienega. The old STK has been completely overhauled and reimagined by designer John Sofio of Built, Inc. along with John Terzian and Brian Toll of the h.wood Group. This nightlife dream team has brought many hot spots to the city of West Hollywood including The Nice Guy, Bootsy Bellows, Delilah and The Peppermint Club, among others. This time, the ethereal concept was inspired by a Gucci ad and has plenty of atrium-style garden greenery, floral cushions, wallcovering and drapery in one room, while the other main area looks more like a library/den in a clubbing scene from the future with large banquettes which will more than likely be danced on by stilettos. No matter where you decide to imbibe, you will be stepping into a baroque fashion fantasy world of peacock poppies and role-playing hostesses—some holding small animals—or as Terzian describes the space, “a live version of a surrealism painting.” In another interesting twist, the club will only be open on Thursdays from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., but that might change once the restaurant concept Petite Taqueria opens in the adjacent space (once occupied by Bagatelle). www.hwoodgroup.com/poppy
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