Empress Restaurant & Lounge on Sunset Blvd. celebrated its relaunch with a party late last week. We were a few of the night’s lucky guests, and we definitely think it’s a place to check out. This Asian fusion hot spot is super sleek, sexy and splendiferous. Whether you’re going for a meal or a late night cocktail, we think it’s a spot to add to your must-visit list.

Jacob Lutrell (top, left) was the evening’s musical guest, and he wowed the crowd with his soulful selections. Check out our previous feature on him. He has a sound all his own, and we’re happy to have gotten a sneak preview of his talent. There were also a few sexy lingerie models (top, right) strutting their stuff around the place. Our friend Annie was one of them!

Jacob Luttrell served the crowd his signature sound as they chilled out in the upstairs restaurant and chowed down on sushi and swallowed cocktail after fabulous cocktail. The upper level overlooks the Strip, which is great for people watching from above. It’s a small space—quite intimate for a nice dinner or a private party. At the end of his set, Jacob was great and greeted all of his fans and friends upstairs. He’s obviously a hit with the ladies, but sorry for you girls, he’s married!

A big thanks goes out to Jacqui (above) and Ryan, the fabulous hostess and head bartender, respectively, who really treated us well that night. If you’re in Hollywood, go see Ryan and ask for The Empress. He’ll serve up the sneakiest drink you’ve ever had. He guarantees that you’ll be leaning like a cholo after three!

If you want to see more of our time at the Empress, stay tuned. We’ve got video, and we think you’ll enjoy it!

Big thanks to Erykah and Heather from Erykah Productions for setting it all up!

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