WILTON MANORS – The owners of the new Infinity Lounge have announced their Grand Opening, which will be held on Saturday, September 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., in its location at 2184 Wilton Drive (in the Gables Wilton Park building).

“I’m from a small town in Washington State,” says Ken Hill, owner of Infinity Lounge, “so I was attracted to Wilton Manors for its small town feel with a big city vibe. It was the perfect location for the lounge I have spent ages conceptualizing, where cocktails and conversation mix with casual sophistication.”

To officially launch the new venture, a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m., with Wilton Manors Vice-Mayor Tom Green and City Commissioners Scott Newton and Julie Carson presiding. DJ Chuck Knowles will provide entertainment, and happy hour pricing will be in place for the event.

“I really wanted a lounge that welcomes everyone—men, women, gay or straight, local or visitor to the area—to relax in an environment that’s sexy, cool, and sophisticated,” says Hill. “In appreciation of our clientele, even our well liquors are notable brand names.”

“I’m thrilled to welcome Ken Hill and Infinity Lounge to Wilton Manors,” said Krishan Manners, President of the WIlton Manors Development Alliance. “Ken has found a niche in the local market that was under-serviced and created a business around it. That’s exactly the entrepreneurial spirit that makes our city thrive.”

Infinity Lounge is open Sunday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to 2a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. Happy Hour is from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily, with all drinks at half price.

Ken Hill resembles nothing so much as a proud father as he surveys the progress that contractors have made on his soon-to-open Infinity Lounge (2184 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, in the Gables Wilton Park condominium), which he plans to unveil soon. Considering that he just signed the lease in June is a tribute to that progress. “The City of Wilton Manors has been superlative,” Hill says. “They have worked with us so graciously. I know I have heard stories about how difficult they can be, but they have just been amazing for me to work with.” His praise extends to the contractor he chose. “Believe me, you have to be very selective—but they have just been here when they say they are going to be, and have been phenomenal,” he adds.

Hill has applied that selectiveness to every facet of the build-out, not least in the décor and environment he plans to invoke. “I picked the deep blue color for the walls, as I feel it’s very relaxing—to almost a ‘Zen’ type of feeling,” he says. “The Tiffany turquoise blue adds another great accent color.” He describes the painstaking detail, including an upholstered banquette and chandeliers. “I think we’re going to have one great upscale place,” Hill predicts, paternal pride in evidence.

Of the service and libations, Hill calls to mind “Martinis and old fashioned drinks. It’s going to not be your regular bar.” He describes the upscale, casual-formal vision for Infinity Lounge: “I wanted something that people would want to dress up for to go out—somewhere that you would want to put on a pressed shirt and nice slacks, or—if you’re a lady—a dress or skirt,” he chuckles at the Gayborhood irony. “Sorry I just had to say that.” Hill also plans outside, alfresco seating.

“There are enough eateries along the Drive that do a great job—I want to provide great drinks, and great music, and an environment that other locations don’t offer,” he explains. “I am trying to target a different segment of the market,” Hill adds. “I want my own niche, and I want to add to the Drive. To me, that’s what makes our community as great as it is, let’s ‘add to,’ and not take away from.”

Hill plans to open Infinity Lounge within the next few weeks. “I am hoping within two weeks, but as we all know, it depends on the final Certificate of Occupancy.”

For more information, visit infinityloungefl.com, or facebook.com/infinityloungefl.