Plush New Montrose Lounge Draws Houston’s Chicest (and Most Curious) Crowd

French Hotspot is All About the Oh Là Là

By Shelby Hodge // Apr 26, 2018

Photography Becca Wright

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The Bar Victor draws a chic crowd.

Sverre Brandsberg-Dahl, Niki Parassidis, Soula Parassidis, Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl

Ashlee Elmore, Madison Payne, Chance Vaughan, Tiffany Halik

Sherry Shao, Stephanie Ou

Julie Briley, Jean Laurent

Jerry Tankersley, Suzy Bergner

Justin Garcia, Page Parkes, Landa & Ken Hauser

Ruby Lee, Lisa Endicott, Anne Pellittere

Olivier & Delphine Boulbes, Bertrand Leulliette

Ken & Ann Babcock

Smoked salmon on the menu

Chuy Terrazas on sax

Chanteuse Lou Lou White

Champagne, cocktails and caviar among the servings.

French-inspired hors d'oeuvres

What: VIP opening of Bar Victor

Where: Bar Victor on Montrose Boulevard

PC Moment: Co-owners Jean-Pierre Gleize and Vincent Sinard, both natives of la belle France, opened the doors to their trés chic lounge for a select group of 120 influencers and sophisticates. With crystal chandeliers sparkling overhead and royal blue velvet banquettes and chairs beckoning, the entourage was treated to all things French — champagne, caviar, charcuterie and pate. Add the soulful sounds of chanteuse Lou Lou White and the spins of DJ Les Valseurs and the night had guests thinking “la vie en rose.”

For more on Bar Victor, read the PaperCity exclusive on the takeover of the old Zimm’s space.

Who: Sverre and Carrie Brandsberg-Dahl, Suzy Bergner and Jerry “Tank” Tankersley, Niki Parassidis, Soula Parassidis, Julie Briley, Jean Laurent, Ashlee Elmore, Madison Payne, Chance Vaughan, Tiffany Halik, Justin Garcia, Page Parkes, Landa and Ken Hauser.