Written by Sarah Nicole Valdez
Address 1320 Hermosa Ave. Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Studio Restaurant and Lounge
Phone (310) 376 0414
Swoop is excited to introduce Studio: where Hollywood class meets the down-to-earth vibes of the beach. On July 3rd of this year, Studio made its debut to the crowds of Hermosa. Amid the myriad of beach bars that litter the Hermosa pier, Studio’s unique style shines. On any given night you’ll find an audience eagerly enjoying the electrifying performance of a live band, or feeling the insane bass of some notorious Las Vegas DJ. Plush couches and pillows align the walls of this intimate space, giving studio a chic ambiance otherwise found only in Hollywood. However, as “Hollywood” as Studio is, it retains the chill vibes of the beach—you’ll never find overpriced drinks or a bad attitude at Studio’s doors. Studio is a winning combination of Hollywood service and Hermosa Beach style. You’re sure to make this unique lounge/nightclub your “go-to” spot. And it’s no wonder since the club’s coowner, Berry Bly is infamous for launching the hottest nightclubs and events throughout the South Bay and Los Angeles.
drain your wallet, and drive all the way up to Hollywood to do it.” Studio’s top-quality services don’t end at the nightlife. Their dinner menu is mouth-watering, to say the least. This small, but excellent menu features a set of dishes that Bly refers to as “coastal cuisine.” Come into Studio for dinner and enjoy a delicious Melon Feta Salad, served with Arugula and Vanilla Bean vinaigrette. Feel like having seafood? Studio serves an exquisite plate of Mussels and Clams, topped with Spanish Ham, Garlic, and Shallots with wine and butter. The list of appetizing foods goes on, varying from gourmet Bacon Mac and Cheese, to the Studio Burger, and the Lamb Meatballs. Enjoy any of the delicious menu items while listening to the tunes of a dinner DJ playing cool cocktail music. The scene of classy couches amid a live DJ spinning at low volume gives the restaurant a loungy, sexy feel. At 10 pm the restaurant turns into a nightclub, so you can enjoy the entire night in one place. Eat, drink and dance the night away at the finest nightclub Hermosa Beach has to offer. Welcome to Studio. Hermosa nightlife will never be the same after you’ve experienced this.
A couple of years ago Bly decided to drop out of the nightclub scene so that he could focus on running big events. However, he couldn’t pass up a recent opportunity to help create the newest, hottest nightclub in Hermosa Beach. When asked why he decided to co-open Studio, Bly remarks:
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“We wanted to bring something a little different— people get tired of the same old thing! There’s no place around here doing what we’re doing. We bring Hollywood to the beach, but without the attitude and without the prices. On the weekends we bring in the best Hollywood and Vegas DJ’s. On week days we have talented bands from a variety of musical genres perform. The talent that performs here is top-notch talent. Our dress code isn’t as strict as Hollywood. We are aware that we are at the beach; so, although we ask people to dress a little bit nicer, we stay relaxed and work with the local beach style. Basically, we wanted to bring in a Hollywood project where you can hear great bands, you can hear fantastic DJ’s and be in a place that’s a lot nicer than just a bar; and, you don’t have to get too dressed up,
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Studio is a winning combination of Hollywood service and Hermosa Beach style. You’re sure to make this unique lounge/ nightclub your “go-to” spot.