Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL HomeHonolulu After Dark: Building a "Pearl"

Honolulu After Dark: Building a "Pearl"

Beau Mohr shows KHNL News 8 the construction progress of the new "Pearl" nightclub Beau Mohr shows KHNL News 8 the construction progress of the new "Pearl" nightclub


by Cindy Paliracio

HONOLULU (KHNL): A new night spot still under construction hopes to become the next happening place in town. It's called Pearl. The lounge isn't expected to open until early summer. It's located on the top level of Ala Moana Shopping Center. And the builders are sparing no expense. Beau Mohr is going over the blueprints for the bar with his contractor. You can't see it yet. This space looks nothing like a contemporary and upscale lounge. But once the framing, plumbing, and electrical work is done, crews can begin the final phase. This construction zone will come to life once everything's installed: the furniture, carpets, bar tops, fixtures.

"The lighting the color, the lighting, the color and fabrics of the bar stools," says Mohr.

Basically all the little details. For example, plasma screens in the men's restrooms.

"I'm not sparing any expense," says Mohr.

There will be an open lanai, three rooms with dozens of fabric styles including ten wall finishes and four different floor finishes.

"You can't just go down to your neighborhood Lowe's. You gotta make sure its ordered a lot of times it takes special orders six weeks," says Mohr.

It's all a juggling act.

"Interior design, about permitting, licensing, lease negotiation, security, everything," says Mohr.

Mohr travelled to some of the hottest clubs on the mainland to get ideas.

"Trying to bring this wow factor from mainland to Hawaii, what i've seen in Las Vegas, what i've seen in Los Angeles," says Mohr.

And add a local flair.

"I want to bring something exciting to the people of Hawaii."

Mohr has been occupied with this monumental project for the past six months. He works around the clock. In his 22-years in the bar business, this is the most challenging project he's taken on.

"I want to deliver a great product, because my name is on this product."

Most of the staff will be hired locally. Mohr has hired a Vegas restaurateur from the Bellagio and Wynn hotel to train the bar staff.

Comments
Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. Please keep your comments civil and on point. Notify us of any inappropriate comments by clicking the “Mark as Offensive” link. You must be at least 13 years of age to post comments. By submitting a comment, you agree to these Terms of Service
You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login or register
See all comments
Close windowBranding

Honolulu After Dark: Building a "Pearl"

Close window

Recently most viewed...

One dead after rental car goes off cliff, bursts into flames

Updated:

One person is dead after a rental car plunged off a cliff and burst into flames in Leeward Oahu Saturday night. A passer-by reported seeing More>>

Man pinned under van at construction site

Updated:

A man is hospitalized after being pinned underneath a van that crashed. It happened at a construction site on Skyview Loop in the... More>>

Broken pipe causes 'super' headaches

Updated:

Crews have fixed a broken water pipe in the Wahiawa town area on Sunday. Water has also been restored to all affected businesses. The Board of More>>

Police officer's brother in critical condition after motorcycle crash

Updated:

A motorcyclist was in critical condition with a head injury, after a crash on the H-1 Freeway Sunday afternoon. It happened on the east-bound side near the University off-ramp... More>>

Leaders react to the passing of Cec Heftel

Updated:

Hawaii's leaders react to the passing of former Congressman and broadcaster Cec Heftel. Heftel died Thursday... More>>

Recently most commented... More>>

Toyota Hawaii dealers begin fixing faulty gas pedals

Updated:

Safety. That's what Hawaii Toyota dealers say comes first after a massive nationwide recall of some of its vehicles, all involving sticky gas More>>

Somber memorial held for hit-and-run victim

Updated:

A somber memorial was held Friday to honor a young woman who died at a McDonald's drive-thru.  About 30 of Raelynn Adam's friends and family... More>>

Aloha, Mayor Fasi

Updated:

Frank Fasi, who served as Honolulu mayor longer than any other person, died Wednesday night... More>>

Remembering Frank Fasi: Viewers respond

Updated:

Viewers fondly remember "The Mayor". Please send us your memories of Mayor Frank Fasi... More>>

Missing real estate agent's car located in Hauula

Updated:

The search for a missing Oahu real estate agent intensified Tuesday, after his car was located on Oahu's... More>>

Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2010 WorldNow and KHNL/KGMB, a Raycom Media station. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
>