Published November 19, 2008
LIV Large
Miami's Newest Den of Excess
Size has never been an issue with you.
In terms of nightlife.
Whether it's an
intimate rum bar or a stadium-sized megaclub, you know how to make a space work for you.
And in this case, the space will be doing a
lot of work for you. Introducing
LIV, the
much-hyped-for-good-reason, cavernous, gold-encrusted new club at the revamped Fontainebleau. LIV opens this
weekend, so consider this your primer.
You'll begin by walking into the glossy retrofitted hotel lobby dripping in giant yellow crystal
chandeliers, vintage furniture and bowtie flooring (you knew bowties were back). On your right are the
velvet ropes for LIV, where you'll pass through a lace-strewn reception room before entering the majestic,
two-story, opera house-like space. If you happen to get lost in all the marble and streaking LED lights
(2,000, give or take), head to one of three ground-level bars to steady yourself as you plot your next
move.
When you're ready to get more intimate, the upper level awaits with six private VIP cabanas (all glass) that
overlook the main level—think of it like a skybox with bottle service. Celebs that have already left
their stiletto prints on the banquettes include Gwyneth, Chloe and the Victoria's Secret Angels.
Your kind of crowd.
VITALS
LIV
4441 Collins Ave
(N. of 41st)
Miami beach
Miami, FL 33140
305-674-4680
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