Bootsy Bellows in Hollywood (next to Blind Dragon and across from Boa) unveiled a serious glitzy new makeover this past Tuesday night filled with beautiful servers waving pink feathers, impromptu marionette performances, and beautiful people everywhere matching the saucy, sexy decor. It’s like the h. wood Group wanted to create the Garden of Diamond Eden but instead mesh that theme with two lounges taking you back to the peepshow era from the 1920’s.
A place where I once drank magnums of champagne in the back room years ago has kept its All-Star status as a Hollywood hot spot. My senses were in overload with burlesque dancers, girls in garters, and an evening amped with Jason Derulo singing live in this small space. I was clinking bottles of Evian with my water drinking friends while the cocktails flowed all around me.
David Arquette strolled in soon after me sincehe is part of the new venture. Justin Beiber, Jason Derulo, Kate Beckinsale & Len Wiseman, Michael B. Jordan, Aubrey O’Daye & Shannon Bex, Cheryl Burke, Johnny Wujek, Marlon Wayans, Metta World Peace, Brittany Gastineau, Thomas Middleditch, Hill Harper, Markus Molinari, Brian Lichtenberg, Travis Scott, and Scooter Braun were some of the stars and fun peeps that came out to play and see this new facelift. The paparazzi was in full force as I was leaving reminding me how silly this town can be.
The h.wood Group’s Brian Toll, Markus Molinari & John Terzian with David Arquette, Bootsy Bellows girl, and burlesque dancers. (Photo credit: The h.wood Group)
Need a Get-Away in LA? You don’t need to go too far. Come out to unwind at Bootsy Bellows.
As a freelance travel and food writer, Melissa's articles have been published on AAA World Magazine, Lonely Planet, Zagat Stories, Roadtrippers, Canadian Traveller, Business Insider, MoneyInc, Resident Magazine (NYC), JohnnyJet, Heart of the Hotel, World Footprints, and many more. Some of her favorite travel articles can be found in Darling Magazine. She also writes for local print magazines such as SoCal Life Magazine, Malibu Coast Lifestyle Magazine, Conejo Valley Lifestyle Magazine, LA Travel Magazine, and LA Downtowner. Her love of adventure and learning was fueled while traveling around the world at age 20 on Semester at Sea. She received a Master's degree in Education, taught in England on a Fulbright scholarship, and has been an educator for over 20 years. Over the last decade, she has worked with high-profile families in the Los Angeles area.
After growing up in Connecticut and a decade in Washington, DC, west coast living has won her over. Living in LA for the last 15 years has brought Melissa so much joy - thus why LaLaScoop was born. A desire to cover and discover the Best of LA became a shared passion that expanded to numerous guest writers bringing the 'LaLaScoop. Besides writing and helping children learn on Zoom during the pandemic, Melissa spends her free time seeking out the next adventure, savoring the Malibu coastline, discovering new hikes, and looking for unique finds for her new Palm Springs home. Contact her at Melissa@lalascoop.com.
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