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DEL.ICIO.USWhiskey Bar
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I spoke with Rande Gerber (you know, Mr. Cindy Crawford) last week about Whiskey Park, his ultra swanky lounge going into the W Hotel in Midtown.
“I have friends in Atlanta,” he told me. “I think the city has the perfect vibe for the Whiskey Bar concept.”
Just what exactly is that concept? “A fuse of rock and roll with lots of glam and a dose of allure,” according to the press release. Atlantans can expect a different design from some of the Gerber Group’s other Whiskey concepts in NYC, Chicago and LA — the lounge will be highlighted by three separate spaces, one called ‘the vault.’ The entrance will be set with crystal chandeliers, cut-mirrored walls, deep leather sofas and a DJ booth. An outdoor garden completes the trio.
The menu will work with Spice Market, the Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant that specializes in Asian street food, that will also open in the hotel. All was to open in mid-February, but we’re still waiting. And when I spoke to Gerber last Monday he wouldn’t confirm an opening date for the hotel or Whiskey Park.
Has anyone been to a Whiskey Park in other cities? What can Atlantans REALLY expect?
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By Derek
March 10, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this
The Whiskey Bars in NYC W Hotels tend to be pretty cheesy (dark with neon and stainless steel) but there is a very fashionable cool stand alone Whiskey in Chicago.