Bella Bellisima

By Summer Stanley.

Tucked away in the Virginia Highlands off of Monroe Street is a giant, bustling shopping center called Amsterdam Walk.  Inside there are plenty of restaurants and bars to discover but there is one in particular where you will find the prettiest girls in all of Amsterdam, predominately cute girls who like girls.  Gents are welcome too, just more scarce.  Maybe that’s the reason they have a neon HEAVEN sign on the wall.  Only kidding, boys.

This past Friday, DJ Vicki Powell presented the 2^nd annual Ladystache event, where ladies who donned ‘staches secured both a free cover and the satisfaction of feeling slightly more debonair than usual.

DJ Vicki had the bar bumping in full swing upon my 11 p.m. arrival, party o’clock, spinning tunes such as “Bad Romance” by the diva who isn’t afraid to be dirty, Lady Gaga, as well as “Sunshowers” by M.I.A., the diva who wields lyrics like weapons.

But the musical highlight of the evening was the debut of “Wonderous Wonderpuss,” the first psychedelic single from The Bee’s Knees, a burgeoning, local all-girl band.  If the amalgamation of the song’s hypnotic sound, stirring lyrics, and sensual beat is any indication, The Bee’s Knees will be a band for which you should keep an eye, or rather two ears out.

Boasting a spacious dance floor, bottle service, as well as a hot, friendly staff, Bellissima is a prime event spot.  The slight, plunging candelabras and sexy lighting  exude an elegance that sets it apart from other ladies’ joints in town.

Some notice a few inconveniences with the place. Smoking is disallowed inside. Competition for the pool table makes it nearly impossible for a novice to get in practice time. But these should be of little matter.  Bellissima is not where to go to play pool.  It is a place to dance to good jams and to see and be seen by good-looking gals.  Definitely do not wait before the third annual Ladystache to pay a visit to Bellissima.

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This article was published on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 and is filed under Atlanta Character, Attractions, Beliefs, Drinks, Music, Relationships, Reviews. You can follow any comments to this article through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a comment, or trackback from your own site.