The Tamesis
Many flock to the iconic Polo Lounge for an understated yet luxurious evening of impeccable fine dining, feasting on famous dishes such as the signature McCarthy Salad and Dover Sole. But on Sunday night, for the first time ever, the legendary restaurant’s Beverly Hills Hotel outpost was transformed into a full nightclub in preparation for a Grammy Awards post-party hosted by Larry Jackson’s Gamma.
Just after 10:00 p.m., the event began to take shape as well-dressed attendees slowly poured into the candlelit venue. Outside, a small crowd gathered around heat lamps to ward off the evening chill, sipping specialty Johnnie Walker cocktails like the Go Go Highball and Black Label Sour. However, around 11:45 p.m., the scene changed and the space was suddenly filled with people. Everyone was in great spirits, thanks in no small part to DJ Millie, Ruckus and Chase B bringing the crowd together. The menu is equally satisfying for party-goers: mini burgers, chicken nuggets and fries will keep hunger at bay, as will the restaurant’s fan-favorite pigs in blankets.
Lauryn Hill – icon, legend, moment – entered the room around 12.45am following her acclaimed Grammy performance, with the singer bringing daughters Selah and Sara Marley to make the party feel like a family gathering. After posing for photos, Hill, still wearing the same loose black dress and dazzling diamond necklace, walked behind the DJ booth. To the delight of the audience, the musical giant took to the microphone and performed such as lost person and ready or Not. Moments later, the room nearly erupted when Jamie Foxx sang with her Gold digger.
Hill wasn’t the only Grammy performer to visit. At 1:15 a.m., Justin Bieber nonchalantly joined the fun, swapping his silk boxer shorts for a bright green hoodie and baggy jeans. At one point, the Skylrk founder took to the DJ booth to belt out a few of his own hits, including nature and sorry. Keeping the dance floor busy late into the night were supermodels Winnie Harlow, The Kid Laroi, Jermaine Dupri, Kitty Cash, Jhené Aiko and photographer Tyrell Hampton.
