Velvet Lounge

The Velvet Lounge is a new place that took over another lounge called Trust. It’s a really small space, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. As you could probably glean from the name, it tries to be sexy with velvet curtains and red seating.
I got a beer for 4 bucks, which isn’t bad for being in the Pearl. The service is efficient and friendly. The only negative is that the place closes at midnight due to the condos on top of the storefront.
Also, I want to give a shout-​out to the super-​nice bouncer. I couldn’t find my wallet in my purse and started to panic, and he said, «No need to rush… you’ll find it!» It’s always nice to meet a bouncer that doesn’t look like he wants to kill me.
It’s a decent space, but there’s nothing incredibly special about it. Maybe if they keep that bouncer around…