Extreme Makeover: Nightlife Edition

Ty enters Harry Denton’s Starlight Room.

Ty: Here we are on the 21st floor. Check out that view!

Camera pans 290 degrees.

As you can see, the entire place got a face-lift. The extended bar makes booze access easy. Red is still the color of choice, but new gold walls, Venetian-inspired damask accents, and an illuminated dance floor take this one over the top.

He throws himself into a tufted, high-backed booth.

Now this is the spot. But it’s not complete without a cocktail. Bartender!

Bar manager Joel Teitelbaum (of Zero Zero fame) hands Ty a Jalisco Cobbler.

Ty: Dude! Aged tequila, muddled strawberries, and black pepper — all I can say is wow!

Joel: That’s from the Prohibition part of our menu, which spans the entire history of the cocktail, with options for drinkophiles and newbies alike.

Ty: Welcome home, Harry. Welcome home.

Harry Denton’s Starlight Room, 450 Powell Street, at Sutter Street, 21st floor (415-395-8595 or harrydenton.com).