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Plans to turn Tokio into a 'Gun Club' shot down
It was a sad day in January when I learned that Cahuenga's
Tokio would be closing at the end of March. It'd long lost its original
identity as a chic "Lost in Translation"-style restaurant and lounge where sightings of Mischa
Barton and Heather Graham were as sweet as the Japanese cocktails. And I
definitely wasn't crazy about how it'd become a promoter-driven free-for-all.
But the nevertheless, it was my first favorite bar when I moved to L.A. and I didn’t want it
going anywhere.
It was an even sadder day when I learned that the venue was
getting transformed into a gun-inspired club called Revolver. I love an
all-black motif, but seriously: No. Lame.
Well, wouldn’t you know it? The end of March rolled around and Tokio is still going. I'm told the owners have made a 360. The new plan of action is to close Tokio at the end of April and reopen it this summer as an "Eco" club with a "green" theme. Details are still on the DL, but I'm having visions of a lounge that's operated with natural energy and only serves VeeV cocktails—with fresh, organic mixers, of course. Whatever happens, I'm at least glad that the gun theme was shot down.
UPDATE: I just heard back from someone at Tokio who says plans are still influx and that nothing is set in stone.
—Alexandra Le Tellier
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