by Pilar D. on Don't believe the hype. The Kress is not as exclusive as it thinks it is. I came here with a group as part of a girlfriend's bachelorette party. Another girlfriend organized it and she was promised VIP, free, and a classy crowd-- none of which came to fruition. Signs were not good when we first arrived but since everyone in the group were pretty laid back, we rolled with it. There were two entrances to this club: one on Hollywood Boulevard and the other in the back near Shrader. We were to meet our contact promoter in the back entrance-- the "VIP" entrance-- so we walked around the corner. As soon as we walked around the corner, the parking lot where the entrance was located was just full of cars and people milling around. The lines were pretty long. The reason why I say lines is that instead of the usual two club lines-- one VIP, one 'other'-- there were several lines and cashiers. I felt like I was in line at the supermarket. Even though we found our promoter contact, he didn't seem to have any pull, as we still had to wait while the other lines-- 'other' lines-- moved along. When we finally got to our cashier, it was $10, not free. Whatever. So we moved along and escorted to our entrance, which may or may not have been really VIP. We took an elevator to the third floor and there was a huge bar and dance space. Further in the back, there was a deejay and more dance space. We took the stairs to the rooftop/fourth floor and there was another deejay and more space to dance. One thing for sure, this place is spacious. The ultimate downside, it's a very young crowd. Outside, the crowd was what my friend would call an "urban" crowd. Inside where we were, it was an I-just-turned-21 crowd. I didn't just turn 21 but I have done PLENTY of going out in my mid-20s and still go out quite a bit, more than enough experience to say that this was a cheesy club. The girls danced and the guys leered, nothing different. But people tried too hard while the staff made it seem like everything was super exclusive (e.g. elevator) when it was really open to just about everybody. If you want to hear the cheesy pick-up lines that you and your friends laugh about live, this is the place to go. The saving grace for this night was that I was with a great group of girls who still found a way to have fun despite the situation. As we were leaving The Kress, a fight broke out in the parking lot. And as our car drove away, another fight broke out on the street.
by Jeff C. on I got a picture with Morimoto. Me...and an Iron Chef!!!! Ya rly! The food was great. My palate isn't refined enough to truly appreciate the culinary delicacies I was feeding it. However, everything was tasty and visually appealing. I had the $120 Omakase. The server was a lil strange but friendly and easy enough to find. The decor was beautiful too! I'd give it 5 stars, but felt it was a bit overpriced and my friend's ramen was def. not as good as anticipated.
by Son Parrot on This place has yummy frozen drinks and kegs you can order for your table. You can order some munchies along with your drinks. Although, I tried ordering the Korean fried chicken and it was a little weird. This is a loungy place with a laid back atmosphere complete with couches or tables spread out along the lofty long room. It's hard to find this place unless you go with someone who knows how to get there. I hate the tiny little elevator that you take to go up to the cafe, but if you're in the mood for some good drinks, it's worth it.
