The Kassi ClubEST. 2019

Nick Mathers has a passion for seeing the world and exploring new cultures. For the past fifteen years, he's visited the Greek islands, everywhere from Mykonos to Santorini. His first visit and favorite area of Greece was in Kastellorizo, an island in the Southeastern Mediterranean. During this visit, he fell in love with the Greek lifestyle, and even rushed to the community's aid to help put out a church fire. He wanted to bring to life this rich culture and share the food and traditions of Kastellorizo with Los Angeles. His newest venture, The Kassi Club, is a vibrant lounge on 3rd Street in West Hollywood, showcasing Greeki nfused food and cocktails. The dishes encompass Mediterranean island food, including varieties of seafoodand roasted meats on the venue's woodfired pit. The extensive cocktail menu boasts ingredients like ouzo, Greek brandy, and Greek mountain tea.

Kassi Club will make guests feel as if they are walking into a new age Greek Taverna. The inspiration for design came from a traditional Taverna that Mathers visited in Greece, with rattan ceilings, wooden floors, and leather chairs - right on the sand. He used a similar aesthetic, but modernized it, with customized furniture and decorative artwork. The space includes stucco and concrete synonymous to Greece, along with stone from Ithica for the bar and sinks. The floor is a wood oak, which is common in Greek restaurants. The Kassi Club welcomes group dining in a lounge atmosphere, encouraging guests to mingle amongst each other in an intimate setting.