Bill Maher and Owner David Ross

On January 11th, 2006 Aqua Restaurant and Lounge premiered in true Beverly Hills style.  Just off Beverly Drive down a sleek black stairwell, where the notorious Flynt Hustler Club once thrived, Aqua now brings the 'under the sea' restaurant and lounge.  Once again the uber-chic, elites, and celebs flocked in for the event.  

Kate Nauta from "Transporter 2"

Tempo was downbeat early evening with a more upbeat flavor after ten as Aqua is the last spot to offer live entertainment and dancing in Beverly Hills. 

Guests mingled among giant fish tanks and intimate tables in the coral dining room and VIP golden lounge, feasting on small bites with big flavors -- crab cakes with avocado relish, roasted short rib-potato pancakes topped with morel sauce, and other delicacies.  The tasty Asian 'tapas style faire' was washed down with level vodka cocktails, Peroni Beer and Rutherford wine.

Frankie Muniz

Playmates Carrie Stevens and Karen McDougal

Notables in attendance included the Mayor of Beverly Hills Linda Briskman, other BH council members, and some of Hollywood's finest -- Bill Maher, Frankie Muniz, Crispin Glover, Courtney Peldon, Bobby Trendy, James Lesure, Joe Reitman, Dorian Gregory, B.D. Freeman, Elise Neal, and Rex Linn among others.  All enjoyed good times celebrating this truly grand opening.

Dorian Gregory and B.D. Freeman

Courtney Peldon and Crispin Glover

The proprietary team consists of entrepreneurs, David Ross, Solomon Moskovich, and Peter Pocsaji (former Food and Beverage Manager of the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills).  Renowned Chef, Janos Kiss, with forty-five years experience (Vice President F&B Hyatt Hotels Nationwide) consulted, appointing Chef Ian Kleinman from Denver.  Chef Kleinman is a graduate of the Arts Institute of Colorado, and has been a participant in the respected James Beard Foundation in New York. 

House Cars were provided by Beverly Hills Rent-A-Car (available every Thursday through Saturday night, as well as for key events). 

Dinner reservations and bottle service are currently available. 

For details and reservations check out www.aqualoungebh.com.  Phone: 310.275.8511.