Wet’s theme may seem totally obvious, but just in case you don’t get it, one peek inside should do the trick. Housed in the old Super Lounge space, this new too-cool-for-school joint infuses the overdone minimalist look with some L.A.-style glam. But will the high concept be a hit or a complete wash?
Inside: The two-story club rocks just two colors: silver and blue. And by blue we mean every conceivable shade, from sky to cobalt to navy. No room strays even a little from the aqua-heavy decor, from highly lacquered floors to padded walls. Videos of scantily clad models getting doused in water are screened on a wall near the entrance, which is also where go-go girls will shake their groove things in the future.
Each of the three bars has a glittered teal top and the sides light up in baby blue and lavender. The booze shelves are all backlit in, you guessed it, blue, but they do change to lavender and pink now and again. The main room is set up like a fish tank: Limestone walls show off aquarium projections while VIPs ogle the crowd from an upstairs balcony. The back lounge holds modern silver couches, and you’ll find silver booths on the second level.
Crowd: For now, the peeps are tall, thin and pretty. Girls in black leather peek-a-boo tops and matching trousers hold court with guys in those ubiquitous striped shirts (untucked, of course). The wait staff is definitely the best looking in town, slinking around like an army of catwomen with trays of martinis.
Service: Is there such a thing as overly attentive? Every glass set down is quickly swooped away and the waitresses keep the drinks a-comin’. The bartenders, however, were way more interested in juggling bottles than pouring booze on opening night. While the show is fun to watch, it’d be better if you had a drink.
Drinks: The back room and upstairs are bottle service only, and expect to dish out hundreds for the pleasure. Bubbly–from Cristal to Dom to Veuve–ranges from $120 to $900 a bottle. For the usual partygoer, sip a signature bev: The Wet One mixes Curacao Island citrus, cranberry, key lime and passion fruit juices with vodka or rum ($9). Cocktails range from $7-12, depending on the quality. Unfortunately, the beer selection is a touch paltry with MGD and Miller Lite ringing in at four bucks and the imports (Corona, Heineken and more) going for five.
Sounds: Nights start out with fantastic funk like James Brown, but quickly morph into the usual droning dance beats. Get there early to really dig the DJ.
Bottom line: The concept alone is worth seeing, not to mention the pretty people. Just be sure to bring your platinum card.
