Josephine Unveils New Interior With 'Belvedere Red' Party
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 02:38PM 
Washington, D.C., hotspot Josephine unveiled its new interior decor last night with the launch of Belvedere Red for a private "Friends and Family" preview event.
Local VIPs, such as Josephine Co-Owner Alain Kalantar, Redskin Edgar Jones, Mayor Vincent Gray's Son Carlos Gray, Celebrity Stylist Paul Wharton, Celebrity Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ayman Hakki, Moet-Hennessy USA's Michelle Desrosiers, Public Bar Co-Owner Tony Hudgins, One Lounge Co-Owner Seth McClelland, Capitol File Magazine Editor-In-Chief Kate Bennett and KStreetKate's Kate Michael made a toast to the lounge's new design.
Co-Owners David Karim and Alain Kalantar closed the venue two months ago to revamp the interior with a chic new modern decor.
The renovation expanded the venues usable space, with the main bar illuminated in shades of lavender, shedding an ethereal glow throughout the venue. Miami-based Designer Mark Lehmkuhl is the creative mastermind behind the redesign, incorporating cutting edge technology and intelligent lighting which pulsates alongside diamond shaped mirrors throughout the lounge.
Josephine co-launched with Belvedere Vodka's newest initiative, Belvedere Red. The RED partnership raises proceeds for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
[Editor's note: Team @Glittarazzi got a table in Josephine's Gold Room Saturday night and had a blast. Great job, guys! -@kellyanncollins]
Josephine
Phone: 202.347.8601
Twitter: @Josephine_DC
Address: 1008 Vermont Ave. N.W.
Website: josephinedc.com
Josephine Co-Owner Alain Kalantar and Public Bar Co-Owner Tony Hudgins
Josephine's new main area
Josephine's New Gold Room
Micha Weinblatt, Sherie Gabriel and Ezra Weinblatt with the Belvedere Girls