The Premium Life

I have grown up my whole life in Manhattan and experienced some of the best restaurants and nightlife in the world within New York. Having recently moved out to Los Angeles from New York to open a new office, the hardest thing has been finding a restaurant with both a great scene and food…Until now. About the same time I moved out to LA (4 Months Ago), this amazing restaurant opened. As a member of The Soho House in New York I knew this restaurant would be up my alley and I was not mistaken. On any given day and night you will see a great looking crowd and A –List celebrities. Just the other week on a Friday night I spotted Ryan Seacrest, Gordon Ramsey, and Simon Cowell all dining together.

Cecconi’s was built at the old Morton’s space. It has become a new lunch hot spot, power scene dining, fun/networking bar scene, and unforgettable dinner spot. The restaurant offers seating outdoors, indoors, and a private room called The Butterfly Room. Cecconi’s is the perfect environment for a corporate dinner, which can seat up to 40 guests. The outside is impressive with beautiful hedges and foliage surrounding the tables. The marble floors are laid in glossy black-and-white tiles in a zigzag pattern amongst white paneled walls and ornate crystal chandeliers. The space is divided between a main dining room with powder-blue freestanding sofa, long white marble bar with banker barstools and outdoor terrace soon to give nearby.

Cecconi’s offers an eclectic menu with great lunch and dinner options. For lunch try the Cecconi’s Cobb, maine lobster spaghetti, foccaccia panini and wild mushroom pizza. Dinner options include delicious veal meatballs, eggplant parmigana, osso bucco, veal scallopine, lemon swordfish, and more. Later in the evening the menu takes a brasserie twist with lengthy crudo menu, selection of salmon or beef carpaccios and hmeade pastas topped with sausage or Maine lobster.

For reservations or corporate events visit www.premiumlg.com.

After being closed for over a year, last week on May 13th, Scores held a red carpet grand opening. I was lucky enough to attend this event which was full of celebs, nightlife industry insiders, amazing food, open bar, and of course beautiful women. Over 500 people attended the opening and many more waited outside to try and sneak a peek of the venue

Produced by Strategic Group (Owners of Tao, Marquee, Lavo and a newly announced club to open in the old Earth space), this was an event not to be missed. The old space has been re-done and the steak house has opened again. Scores is a classy way to entertain clients and enjoy an amazing meal.

The restaurant inside is called ‘Allure”. This restaurant features a delicious menu from one of New York’s top executive chefs. It also offers a rich decor and an ambiance that is next to none. As you dine you can enjoy the comfort and conversation of one or more of your favorite Scores ladies. Scores offers multiple VIP packages, which include dinner, private VIP time, and time inside the club. For private VIP gatherings and large group bookings, the President’s Club is available. This room allows for privacy with the beautiful Scores women.

Real estate mogul Robert Gans who already owns the Penthouse Executive Club on West 45th Street, purchased Scores and re-launched the club. Everyone from Mario Lemieux to Owen Wilson used to party here, so of course the club is eager to get back to its salad days; marketing director Jennifer Goldman says “It’s a Vegas experience for the high end nightclub crowd, bringing back the heyday of Scores from back in the day…” It remains to be seen whether or not Gans can restore Scores to its former glory, but if last night’s pre-opening party is any indicator, he’s well on his way. The lavish and ultra-exclusive debut can only be described as a success. If, like most New Yorkers, you didn’t get an invite to last weeks pre-opening, be sure to visit when it opens up to the public Memorial Weekend.