I get invited to the coolest events, and this one was in my top five for 2007 -- the grand opening of the Ritual Nightclub in Hollywood. The Ritual, formally the White Lotus, was completely reinvented to stay ahead of the evolving club scene in Hollywood.
The club is owned by two of the best guys in the biz, Jack and David. Their success is predicated on hard work and a desire to succeed – and they are first-class every step of the way.
The night of the grand opening had it all, including the buzz that this type of event conjures up. The press reps were out, as the event had a guest list that included a who’s who of A list celebrities. There was the traditional press walk where those who wanted to be seen were seen. Once inside, food was amply available – the Kobe burger appetizers are a must! – and the drinks were flowing
The highlight of the evening was a performance by Linkin Park benefiting their Music for Relief charity. I am a huge fan of the band, and getting the opportunity to see them play songs from their new album Minutes to Midnight – in addition to all of the other hits – in a small club with around 200 people… I definitely consider that a SPECIAL event. So if this entry sounds like one big advertisement for the Ritual Nightclub in Hollywood, so be it. Jack and Dave deserve the plug for putting on an event second-to-none.
If you are in Hollywood and you want to go clubbing, put the Ritual, located at 1743 Cahuenga Boulevard, on the top of your list. It’s THE place to be. Hang out, enjoy the food and drinks, and dance the night away. You never know who you will see there. I saw Linkin Park and rubbed elbows with celebs from some of my favorite TV shows. Don’t forget to dress to impress in case you run into one of your favorite celebs – it’s their neighborhood, after all.