Hollywood Vice

Sayonara Star Shoes. The kitschy bar recently shut down and is getting made over into Vice, an exclusive Hollywood haunt that aims to be a cross between Stone Rose Lounge and Winston’s . Comfortable, yet upscale, yet edgy.

Steve Fowler (former Barfly manager) and Steve Goldberg (former Club 7969 manager) are the owners behind the bar and I heard on the DL that they roped in a controversial actor to invest in the place. (I really, really wish I could tell you who that actor is, but Fowler swore me to secrecy for at least two months.)

 
Here’s what you need to know for now:

Vice opens August 8, but the grand opening doesn’t go down until August 15.

It won’t be an easy door to get into, but the doormen won’t be a dick to you about it if he can’t let you in.

Dudes in shorts and out-of-work actors with big egos will not get in. They especially won’t get in if they’re wearing a sideways Ed Hardy hat.

Girls will always have an easier time getting in, but Fowler encourages skimpy clothing on girls. Check out the pics on his MySpace page for proof.

The music will be heavy on the rock ‘n roll classics and light on the hip-hop. Fowler declares hip-hop over and would really like to start a house night on Sundays. Interested? Email me at aletellier@metromix.com and I’ll forward it along.

Star Shoes flashback; Photo credit: Ricardo DeAratanha