Sax, the lounge at 734 11th Street, launched their exclusive Wednesday privilege nights last night. The red-and-gold invitation featured a red velvet rope, in line with the lounge's opulent decor. Belvedere's mixologist Claire Smith was there, and guests sipped on Belvedere Lemon Tea Thyme Tonic and Belvedere Pure Sunsplash--until they ran out of them about an hour into the party, which went from 7pm to 1am.

[photo: Ginuwine and his wife Tonya/Sole by Dave Phillipich]

It's cool that Ginuwine and his wife stopped by (you might remember him from his 1997 hit, Pony). Other than that, the only other "VIPs" there were the DC Housewives tag-along Paul Wharton and a couple of local newscasters. And Erika Gutierrez, the it-PR-girl that put the VIP list together (she looked stunning in a short black lace dress and a new engagement ring). More»

SAX Lounge, known for their opulent decor, gourmet dining, scandalous artwork and the occasional celeb sighting, is launching a "privilege list" next week with a party with Belvedere on Wednesday, July 11.

The list has about 700 people on it, curated in part by the very well-connected PR guru Erika Gutierrez. Hopefuls can apply to be on the new list on SAX's Web site, but "not every applicant will be approved," Gutierrez told Guest of a Guest. More»