You love to go out. We love to go out. You love to eat. We love to eat. You love to drink. Well, you get the idea. So when you're itching for the lastest Chicago nightlife has to offer, check out The Extrovert for up-to-the minute details on the scene.
When is a hotel not a hotel?
Sure, Chicago has its underground party scene. But the Chicago arrival of traveling entertainment venue, Stoli Hotel, made warehouse parties a little more mainstream this month—and the open, 50-gallon drum of raw meat and dead rat I encountered (no kidding!) on the way from the car to the party at 240 N. Ashland Ave. seemed like what you’d expect on your way to a hush-hush, super-hot rave.
First launched in L.A., the Windy City locale of this party spot—not a hotel—opened Oct. 10, and ends this weekend with a Halloween bash hosted by celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton.
I checked in last night, when the Dark Wave Disco crew (Greg Corner, Trancid and Mark Gertz) hit the decks, followed by DJ Steve Aoki Kid Millionaire. A diverse crowd mingled, sipped complimentary Stoli cocktails and danced in the large space outfitted with decor inspired by the Hotel Moskva, the Russian hotel on the Stoli label.
The real party started up in Elit Suite, the V-VIP lounge named after Stolichnaya Elit vodka, when rapper Common and an entourage of about 50 filed in. Other special guest rooms lining the Stoli Hotel entry hall were done up in color palettes reflecting the Stoli flavors; after the rapper Common’s arrival, no one in those areas seemed as important to the crowd.
If you get a chance, check it out: Each night features a different host and there’s complimentary drinks (RSVP at going.com)! Plus, if you show up early enough, you could snag an appointment at the Stoli Spa, complete with mini-massages or reflexology treatments sounds like a plus. At the very least, it’s a change of pace from your usual stomping ground.
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