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The Place:
Black Calavados
The Scene:
A popular mainstay for French glitterati of the ‘60s and ‘70s, Black Calavados (BC) is located in a 17th Century building with absolutely no signage except a Terminator-style doorman placed in front of a large black door. An entryway and separate set of stairs lead to a main floor restaurant where less-savvy tourists score 7pm reservations for the sushi-fusion menu inspired by a former-Nobu chef including sashimi specialties, wagyu cheeseburgers and inventive foie gras dishes. The harder entrance is one that leads to the main nightclub, currently the hottest dance scene in Paris and hotbed of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio. Andy Roddick and Chris Cornell- the Soundgarden front man who is also an owner. The nightclub is assembled with banquette seating with small champagne tables for pricey bottle service while enjoying house DJs spinning electric rock and French lounge anthems.
JetSet Tips:
A reservation in the restaurant won’t do much to improve your chances getting into the actual nightclub on weekend nights. Save your money (and waistline) by greasing the bouncer at least 100-Euro if you’re unwilling or unable to secure bottle service in advance.
Last Word:
Infamous Parisian nightclub space finds new life as celebrity supper club and disco for French movie idols and Hollywood heartthrobs.
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