The West Loop's cultural ambassador (? or something - self appointed perhaps, but we've been to all of his restaurants, and D even went to a party at his house) Jerry Kleiner, on the new 'evening club' - Hotel Victor.
Chicago Magazine's Dish:
“It’s going to open at 6 p.m. What nightclub opens at 6 p.m.? And no late liquor license. Guys my age aren’t staying out late. If you can’t accomplish what you need to do by 2 a.m., forget about it.”
–Jerry Kleiner, regarding his new “mellow” upscale lounge, Victor Hotel (311 N. Sangamon St.; 312-733-6900)
and the Tribune weighs in....
Yet another new Jerry Kleiner concept (he also co-owns Gioco, Red Light, Opera and Marche) is slated to open in the Warehouse District on July 15.-Metromix
Expect modern furniture with retro flair in this old freezer building made to look like the lobby of a European hotel. The Victor Hotel sign, which was used back in the day at Kleiner's club Shelter, comes from an SRO. Music will range from motown to disco to modern-day hits; art displays on the walls will rotate; the martini list will be aimed at those looking to lounge in a sophisticated atmosphere geared towards a more mature audience (read: late 20s and up). Kleiner told us, “I build these places because I want a place to hang out.”
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