by Lisa Sharer
From the April 2007 issue of PRICK Magazine.
Ami James and Chris Nunez hangin' at the Love Hate Lounge
If Miami Ink were a bar, this is what it would look like. Ami James and Chris Nunez not only star in the reality TV show Miami Ink, but they have also decided to go into the business of the nightlife. Their project, Love Hate Lounge, is a high class night club that sits a walk away from the beach. "Love Hate Lounge is a way for our fans to see the real us...to spend a night experiencing our lives...the excitement, the parties and the glamour," says James.
Although primarily viewed as a rock 'n' roll bar, Love Hate Lounge serves up a variety of music including old school hip-hop, old school ska, and an assortment of live acts. "We wanted to create a space that would combine elements of ourselves with a party like Miami has never seen. Love Hate [has] high-quality music and an amazingly diverse, fashionable and friendly crowd," says Nunez. It is open six days a week and carries marvelous drinks and light appetizers.
The soft glow of the lighted bar and the aesthetic of the tattoo inspired art attracts all of Miami's elite. Love Hate Lounge has proven to be the new hot spot in the south of Florida. Tattoo enthusiasts that happen to be visiting Miami can get a look at the shop by day and the party place at night. Whether you love or hate to party, this club is one you just have to see.
