by Allison Z. on A trendy Asian restaurant with a funnily-spelled name gets 3 stars only because of half-priced bottle of wine night. Possibly the best thing to happen to this place during happy hour, as it cleared out after 7:30. Go for the wine, eat somewhere else unless you're too drunk to leave. Half-priced bottle o' wine night (it rolls off the tounge, say it out loud) is every Wednesday and is fabulous. I was drowning in seas of expensive Malbec and Pinot Grigio, for $15/bottle. And when you split with a friend, it's only $7.50/bottle. That's impressive. Other reviewers have made it clear that the food is not "the thing" at Aja, but I promise, half-priced bottle o' wine Wednesday nights is worth it.
by aspasia s. on Don't worry that it is out in the middle of nowhere, this club has the best sound in the city for a club. Punto. The speakers are 2 STORY MONSTERS. If they aren't that tall, it seems that way when you are dancing at 3 in the morning, wasted from music and alcohol. Review of Ellen Allien performing here @ http://www.last.fm/use...
by Celeste M. on I regret not going to opening night on Wednesday: April 18, 2007. I was on the guest list, but had to attend another function so I was a bit disappointed. Since I know one of the owners/designer/architect of Harlot and his wife, I was able to get into the special guest list any day I wanted. Friday night is when my friends and I decided to go. We arrived a little before 9p. The space is nice. Dark, yet sophisticated and very classy. Beautiful interior design with huge paintings on the walls. I especially liked the tables with portraits of women. 2 floors of fun, a smoking room and two bars. Sexy bartenders and a good mix of crowd. Dance floor and great music -- techno earlier in the night mixed with 90's pop hit including Snoop Dog and Warren G. The place was packed after 11pm, but my friends and I settled upstairs in the corner booth right across the bathroom. This place is cozy and perfect for people watching. Check out the cool bathroom downstairs with the one-way mirror. One of my friends and I were making our way outside to smoke when she realized that she needed a lighter... Friend: "Do you have a lighter?" Random Guy: "No, but you can check the smoking lounge." Celeste: "Hey, that's... what's his name?" Friend: "I don't know..." The Random Guy turned out to be...former Mayor Willie Brown. I can't believe that my friend just asked him for a lighter. It was awesome! Left the bar a little before 1am and people were still trying to get in. It was truly a wonderful night and I'm really glad that I was able to check it out. I'll probably be back here once or twice again before it finally opens to the public in mid-May. Harlot is surely a great addition to the nightlife in the area. It's a very unique place and I know it will become a popular hang out. Miss Celeste's Alcohol Count at the end of the night: 2 Vodka Gimlets 2 Kamikaze 1 shot of Fernet
by Eldora Pinzone on Overpriced food and uninteresting decor. Honestly, there's no real reason to go here when you have so many other options. The only redeeming quality might have been the huge screens they show sports on, but I'm not into sports, so they still get just that 1 star.
