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AURUM: $80 Gets you a $300 VIP Package

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Looking for a dingy, smoky club with rude bartenders and the same old crowd? Then, stay away from Aurum. The unpretentious lounge with 24 carat decor (read: Aurum means "gold" in Latin) pulls off the swanky vibe without the noses in the air, and did we mention it's smoke-free? No more wanting to burn those designer duds that smell like an ashtray the second you get home from a big night out. Located in the heart of Midtown in the Metropolis building, it's got that hidden speakeasy vibe and is definitely cozier that the ultra-clubs that can leave you looking for your friends all night.

Upon walking (read: strutting) in, you'll notice the eclectic crowd. "We really wanted to bring all the elements of the city under one roof," says co-owner Deane Stokes. “Both of us [he and co-owner Mike Hsu] have grown up in Atlanta, seen the city change over the years and just felt like the nightlife scene has digressed as far as diversity goes....
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Aurum Lounge in Midtown
You'll find your niche at this eclectic, unpretentious lounge...and while you're at it, you may just strike gold
By: Ashley Hesseltine

Looking for a dingy, smoky club with rude bartenders and the same old crowd? Then, stay away from Aurum. The unpretentious lounge with 24 carat decor (read: Aurum means "gold" in Latin) pulls off the swanky vibe without the noses in the air, and did we mention it's smoke-free? No more wanting to burn those designer duds that smell like an ashtray the second you get home from a big night out. Located in the heart of Midtown in the Metropolis building, it's got that hidden speakeasy vibe and is definitely cozier that the ultra-clubs that can leave you looking for your friends all night.

Upon walking (read: strutting) in, you'll notice the eclectic crowd. "We really wanted to bring all the elements of the city under one roof," says co-owner Deane Stokes. “Both of us [he and co-owner Mike Hsu] have grown up in Atlanta, seen the city change over the years and just felt like the nightlife scene has digressed as far as diversity goes. We want to bring a fresh mix of all kinds of people into Aurum." Some describe the vibe as a little bit New York while others say Chicago, but at the heart of it, Aurum is a true Atlanta spot - started by native Atlantans and created to please all of our city's party people. The name "Aurum" stems from the color palette chocolate and gold (two of MDT's favorite things) used in the posh space, which was designed by Michael Habachy and inspired by "high fashion."

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So, about the dance scene. You should be on Dancing With the Stars, but, you're boyfriend/girlfriend/friend-with-benefits can barely do the Electric Slide? Well, you're both in luck. You can hit the dance floor and show off your moves while he/she can get comfortable in one of the many VIP booths with bottle service. Aurum prides itself on pleasing people who want to dance all night and those who are just looking to chill. Wednesday and Thursday offer more low-key scenes with a variety of lounge, down-tempo music, while Friday and Saturday step it up with an eclectic mix of mainstream tunes on Friday and house and electronica on Saturday.

But, before heading to your station on the dance floor or in the VIP booth, hit up one of the friendly bartenders (we swear, they won't sneer at your for not getting the priciest drink on the menu) for one of Aurum's specialty cocktails, including The Bitch (Grey Goose L'Orange, Red bull, Sugarcane syrup), the Sparkling Flower (organic elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine, lemon juice), and the Cali Girl (Grey Goose La Poire, raspberry liqueur, sweet and sour).

So, let's re-cap: Fun crowd, great music, delicious drinks, no smoking and a scene for everyone. Oh, and one last thing: there's no cover.

Some might call this a goldmine.

Only $80 gets you a $300 value for a VIP table, bottle of sparkling, fruit and cheese platter and admission for 10 guests. That’s 73% off at one of Midtown’s newest, and hippest, lounges. And, come on, let's face it, who doesn't drop $80 for a night on the town? With this DailyDeal, you get an amazing value that will really raise your cool quotient when you invite your friends out for a night on the town!


No cash value; Tax and gratuity not included; One voucher per group; By reservation only through Aurum management; House policies regarding service, attire and minimums apply; Voucher valid June 3 - September 3, 2010

Redemption Location	Aurum
Redemption Address	108 8th St. Atlanta, GA 30309
Redemption Phone	(404) 815-9426
Redemption Website	www.aurumlounge.com

Everyone also gets 25 percent off bottle service when only 40 people buy this Deal.