“Overcoming Mood-y publicity, Judaken opens Opera.”

Opera can be thought of as the “great equalizer of Hollywood.” Despite celebrity status,wealth, or good looks – the line must go on until security is positive they won’t need to escort any underage drinkers out by the end of the night. “My security doesn’t even recognize celebrities or care,” explains club owner, David Judaken.

Judaken has come back from last year’s “Mood–Y” publicity over several controversial headlines regarding sister club, Mood. The great thing about Hollywood is how easily the public is distracted. For example; rumors shift from Mood simply by opening the four million dollar nightclub, Opera.

Melting light bulbs portraying a fiery entrance on the fog curtain follow Judaken’s trademark décor. The crowd at Opera remains as beautiful and diva-defined as at Mood, but for a price. Not that there aren’t plenty of heavy pockets to be found around the three bars. Quick bar service offers a stiff drink after the $20 valet speeds away from the line waiting to walk through the fiery fog entrance into the Hollywood Hot Spot.

With drinks at Opera averaging about $12, it’s no wonder the crowd is slightly more established than the typical Hollyweirdos. Just as any Hollywood club, the gold-diggers manage to find their way out to Opera, but the secluded location on helps “investors” to secure their “investment” won’t head off to a never-ending trip to the ladies room and never come back! Generally, the farthest they’ll go in “hooker heels” is next door!

If you aren’t a “top 40, hip-hop” type and the idea of the new Britney Spears “plea for a comeback song” over the sound system makes you cringe, there’s always the adjacent club Crimson. Offering a slightly older crowd, and rock ‘n’ roll atmosphere, Crimson is a great alternative for those whom find Opera too pretentious. Keep the car with valet and check out both clubs in one night.

Adjoining clubs make an evening out more bearable for those girls in stilettos and mini skirts looking to park their jalopy once and walk in search of their next investor to support their party habits. However, the “escape” is not as easy, so choose your investor wisely ladies – or wear the slightly lower heels and take a two block hike to Social where you’re sure to find someone with beer goggles to buy your drinks.

Anyone looking for a venue for a personal party for oneself and 400 of their closest friends, the removable wall allows the clubs to join together…for a cost!

Dress to impress, bring extra cash, and don’t forget your I.D., even if you are a celebrity, Opera doesn’t care. Judaken looks forward to a Happy New 2008 without the negative publicity of Mood. Minors, don’t even try using your fake, you will lose it and will most likely end up in the drunk-tank by the end of the night.