It's a storefront space converted into a private lounge bar.
All the Fine Things In Life
The earliest education starts from home. My parents taught me everything there is to know about throwing a good party! For as long as I can remember, my parents always had cocktail parties at home. In the process, I picked up the taste for all the fine things in life from my folks. No wonder, I’m such a party girl. I started at such a young age. Once a party girl, Always a party girl! Now no one can blame me for wanting to be a socialite. I started mingling and socializing when most kids weren’t even potty-trained!
My fondest memory of my childhood is the parties we held at home. The preparation started in the morning. My dad would bring out everything needed for the party and wash it piece by piece. Then he would set up the glasses by the bar and the flatware on the dining table. Then daddy would pick out music for the party and remind the kids to dress in proper attire. He would not stand for it if we looked like slobs. When our guests showed up, daddy would make them the drink of their choice, give them a tour and show them the Chinese antiques scattering around the house.
That’s not it. For entertainment, we the kids had to perform the instrument we were learning at the time. I still can’t figure out why we had to do that. Now I think of it, it was cheesy! It’s not like we’re so good at it that my folks wanted to show off. Maybe they thought it was fun for the guests. I was a dancer for years and my parents sometimes would ask me to perform a piece of dance. Have you seen traditional Chinese dances? If you have, then you probably can imagine it. Just picture a 10-year-old girl all decked out in traditional Chinese outfit, she’s dancing in her living room!
Nonetheless, my parents showed me the way to many wonderful things in life and I learned to enjoy a fabulous lifestyle. I grew up believing that life is all about fine dining, exquisite art and antiques, beautiful music and cocktails! It may not be a blessing. All this inspired my lifetime goal: have fun and get paid for it!
Before the completion of the renovation, I approached chef friends to see if they’re interested in coming to cook Sunday brunch. Then every weekend, I can invite a guest chef to prepare brunch and charge like $20 per person or something.
Then I found out the kitchen was fully equipped except for a stove.
I asked Mom, “This kitchen has no stove!”
“I don’t even cook when I have four stoves at home. Why will I ever want to cook here? I only want to work on my water-painting when I come here!”
How To Make More Out of The Lounge Bar?
After attending my party, Tony says, “It seems like you’ve found your calling”!
When I started living on my own, I would organize parties just like what my folks used to do. It is gratifying to play the host, knowing your guests enjoy the company and have a fabulous time. My dream job is to become a socialite. With this lounge bar, I can be my own socialite and make some money, too.
Tony suggests that I host professional parties, i.e. parties for nerds. Since he knows many nerds, he and I should collaborate and make it happen. I like this idea.
Nic thinks that I can run a membership-only club. I can invite my friends and they can bring their friends. You have to know someone in order to join the club. By charging a cover, patrons can come to meet friends for drinks and enjoy the intimate cozy space.
How about a slumber party? The lounge bar has a loft area. I can have sleepovers! Oh, this is really getting interesting!
I can host lady’s night. You know women just love getting together to talk gossips. Lady’s night is for single girls and afternoon tea for married women.
Metrosexual men are really in now. They deserve a party, too. In no time, I can host speed-dating parties by inviting single girls and metrosexual guys. Brilliant!
There are people who work very hard in order to be financially secure. As a result, they miss the opportunities to meeting potential spouses because they don’t know where to meet the opposite sex or they simply lack the interpersonal skills. The bar scene gets old after a certain age. Didn’t your mother tell you that you JUST DO NOT DATE PEOPLE YOU MEET AT THE BAR / CLUB?! That’s the number 1 rule in dating.
Other ideas include Bridal shower, Bachelor party, Wine-tasting party, Birthday party, Baby shower…
You don’t need any reason to have a party. People always think they need an occasion before throwing a party. All parties share one thing: Celebrating life. Life is one fabulous party! You have to celebrate until you drop.
