This past weekend, I was able to check out Phoenix, formerly known as The Forum at 300 N. College St., for a CIAA party.

The place looks awesome. The vibe is fresh, and now when the owners redid the place, they took into consideration one of the primary reasons people will hit up their spot: to drink! Both bars downstairs have been revamped to allow for more accessibility: the bar on the right, once entering the club, has been pulled away from the wall so that patrons can chat up their favorite bartenders on all four sides. (Shout out to dude who kept us going on those pineapple vodka shots!) The bar that used to infringe upon the dance floor has been elevated (watch those stairs, ladies in heels who've had a bit to drink!), so now you can order without being bumped into by someone trying to master the Cupid Shuffle.

The grand opening party will be hosted this Saturday, with house DJ/producer Antoine Clamaran. Here's a teaser video from from Rebrand Media on Vimeo. Purchase tickets at Wantickets.com.