Need a shot of Las Vegas style? Belltown's Starlite Lounge [0] is a decent substitute for the genuine article. Its burnt-red walls and drapes, starburst chandeliers, mid-century modern [1] furnishings, cozy booths, continuous soundtrack of Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin classics and the wall-sized painting of the Rat Pack wouldn't be out of place in the late, great Sands Hotel.
Cocktails are well-poured, and a full menu is available (though the entrees and appetizers are on the spendy side). It's not for everyone (boisterous partiers, microbrew lovers and regular Joes should probably steer clear for their own sanity), but if you've got a wad of cash burning a hole in the pocket of your vintage single-breasted suit, the Starlite will put the dough to good use.
Read the full post in Life Behind Bars [1].
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