Nightlife Continues to Grow and Change into the New Year

The Los Angeles Times had a great article detailing many of the changes to the L.A. nightlife scene.  In spite of the dragging economomy, L.A.'s nightlife continues to expand and morph, maintaining its reputation as a world-wide destination for nighttime fun.

The article points out many new venues including, a posh new European-style clubbing destination in traditionally staid Beverly Hills called Confidential Lounge; the Beverly, which traffics in exclusivity by being open only two nights per week; and Universal CityWalk's upscale Infusion Lounge. On the opposite end of the spectrum were a slew of sleek but comfortable respites from the club scene with intentionally dog-eared edges, including the aforementioned Neat bar where Demarest serves uncut spirits alongside a simple glass of beer or soda; the tame and literary-minded Writer's Room in Hollywood; the loud but boho-lax former pop-up bar Paul & Andre, which migrated from Hollywood to permanent digs in the Standard on the Sunset Strip; the classy but mellow bar at Il Covo, nightlife legend Sean MacPherson and partner Jared Meisler's new Italian restaurant on 3rd Street; and the friendly neighborhood comeback of Revolver, the legendary gay video bar in WeHo.

Not only were there new additions to the club scene in Hollywood, Downtown L.A. continued to show exponential growth as Angelenos were drawn to new venues such as One-Eyed Gypsy and Salvage.  Los Angeles nightlife in 2012 continues the trend, with new openings and imaginative remodels as L.A.'s nightlife scene grows up and finally begins to successfully compete with Las Vegas and New York as a true destination for hipsters, celebrities, and party-goers around the world.