by Kalani Wilhelm / 9-24-2008
Let’s face it: image is everything in clubland in the 808 these days. If promoters aren’t pushing upscale ambience they had better at least have an open bar to create some kind of mirage for patrons to buy into. The allure of The Sauce on Saturdays at Brew Moon is simple: Typical nightlife fare at a modestly sized venue with fewer bells and whistles than everywhere else.
Back in the day, you missed out if a party-filled weekend didn’t include a stop at the Ward Center restaurant and microbrewery. The Sauce doesn’t deserve the same praise yet but it’s the biggest thing to come to the establishment in years. Just don’t let the G-Spot stand by the entrance scare you.
What began as a so-so event that drew so-so numbers early in the summer has blossomed into a party hot spot for the early to mid-20s crowd.
The bar and patio side, complete with sushi bar, is reserved for refueling on drinks and getting fresh air while the grooves from the main room keep things upbeat. The sight of revelers having fun and mingling instead of standing impatiently at the bar is a sign that the bar staff can turn and burn when it’s crunch time.
It might be a good look to dress fly but leave the pricey uncomfortably heavy club attire at home. The flier that reads, “Your Saturdays Got Hotter,” also refers to the room temperature.
The party does have its own share of trendy amenities like booty shaking go-gos and party photographers, but if it encourages people to dance and look good for the camera, can it be all that bad?
DJs Flip, Fly Kid and Lex One come hard with a supply of surefire beats and club-friendly classics circa 2004. Although the main room does have booths in which to sit down, it’s virtually one big dance floor. Puddles of party foul goodness make things slick at times so beware of a fall that you never saw coming.
Backed by their growing group of supporters, party organizers prove you can make a statement in today’s cutthroat nightlife business without selling out completely.
With a cross-town competitor falling victim to noise complaints and another rival party deciding on going the monthly route, fewer Saturday night options should only keep the buzz, so to speak, and the niche crowd from going away anytime soon.
The Sauce
Brew Moon
Ward Center (second level), Saturdays
Getting in: $10, Bring ID
Soundtrack: “Closer” by Ne-Yo, “Dangerous” by Kardinal Offishall, “Get Buck In Here,” by DJ Fellie Fel
Dress Code: Popped collars by Ecko and LRG, halter and v-neck dresses by Bebe and BCBG
Sightings: Tia Tanaka, Nikki Sotelo, Heatherlynn, Rock Boy Donovan
Signature Drinks: $6 Crown Royal, $6 Heineken, $5 Coors Light
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