Holy Yelpers Elite Bash at Cherch Lounge

This place is exactly what The City of Fullerton needed!!! This Lounge has a great feel to it the minute you walk in. The bar glows at you and the smiles on the servers are as bright as the sun. Food is ridiculous (off the chain) especially the Grilled Wedge Salad. OMG, Help me!!!
Entertainment never stops. Anyone at any age will enjoy this place and want more.
I give it 5 stars and I give props to the owners for having the balls to bring this elegance into Fullerton. Ya Boys!!!
It’s nice to walk into a fully air conditioned restaurant without being surrounded by tattoos and flip flops.
Dress up, go get a coctail, sit up in V.I.P and chill on a cozy couch and enjoy a great night.
AMEN!

Ok ok, so this review is a little late. So sue me.
Cherch is a very swanky spot. The drinks were great, the filet mingon popcicles were really great and the waiter with the shiner was FINE AS HELL & FLIRTY. So yeah, me likey the Cherch.
Everyone looked great with their crazy hats (or not-​so-​crazy hats) and I got to meet a bunch of new peeps which, when it comes to Unilocal,is always the best part.
It was chill but chill is good. Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon :)

I came a bit late and left a bit early :[ But I did get to try a meat pop, chicken leg, and some chips! Can you say delicious??? I tried one of the locally brewed beers, too, but I wasn’t feeling it. I’m def more of a cider type person. The décor and design were hip. I even loved the bathrooms with their real doors for each stall! (easy to please. hahha) I regret not trying the punch and not bringing my own hat. I seriously had a BAGful in my car back in FV, but we were already late and coming from LA so had no time to pick them up. Poo. But thank you Hazel for loaning me a cute Unilocalified one! Although my time there was brief, it was very fun. I’d love to visit Cherch again, perhaps after the sun has set when no one would be able to see my Asian glow: D.
Oh, and the reusable bags are awesome, too!

As I Buddhist, I stay far away from church, but throw in some crazy hats, drinks and some food, and I’m like a moth to a flame!
Loved the intimacy of this event — we landed a table and our butts were parked there for the whole event. The Cherch décor was modern and fun. I would come back to check it out at night.
Food: The homemade chips came out sparingly and we were able to snatch the fillet lollipop medallions and chicken drumsticks. Wished there was a bit more food or that I had a third or fourth arm to grab more food — us Unilocalers are true vultures!
Drinks: The punch was a little too sweet for me, so I helped myself to a few cran/​vodkas. I love catered drinks — nothing tastes better than FREE!
Hats: I love the creativity. My favorites: the rice patty and the lobster one that Jerome was wearing.
Bonuses:
— Jackie P. and my roomie walked away with 2 of the prizes for hats.
— Green (as in earth friendly, not the color) Unilocal bags. They are soo in right now.
— OC Happy Hour Cards. Extended happy hours and discounted food and drinks. Total SCORE!
— Meeting Jerome, my future Anaheim neighbor. Unilocal brings people together!
Thanks for the event Hazel, you rock my socks!

Oh… I showed up late.
Late to some… fashionably late to me. Didn’t you see me?
Regardless, I missed the debauchery but did partake in blasphemous rumors. Sorry Hazel — I blame the Dext… and CHILDREN!

After living in LA, I have come to appreciate ample parking… bonus points for the ample parking being free, and for that, I love you Cherch. The drinks were delicious as were the meat lollipops. Great loungey feel to the place. It’s small, but comfortably small with no pretentiousness. Thumbs up!
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Cherch was fun! I never thought I would actually have fun at Cherch, but I totally did. I did a Hail Mary before delighting in my delicious fruity vodka drink and thank God for those yummy steak popsicles that just melted in my mouth. I wore my Sunday hat, which was lobster of course and I won a jug of beer which I reluctantly took, but I pounded it later that night like a thristy alcoholic. The only thing missing were those lovely communion wafers.
Loved hanging with fellow Unilocalers and everyone was really friendly. Glad I could finally meet some cool peeps. Thanks Hazel!

While I was in Miami, I got this PM begging me to take them as a plus one to the elite event.
What in the world? What elite event? Oh, only this little church hat wearin’ shindig in Fullerton, that’s what! I fortunately was able to RSVP in time and amused myself thinking about the whirlwind of elite events I’ve gone to recently; Bollywood, Pirates, Mobsters and now this wacky Madhatter thing-​a-​ma-​bob.
I joked I was going to wear my infamous orange pom pom hat.
Or maybe I’d go for my new cowboy hat? But secretly, I knew what hat I was going to wear.
So, I arrived extremely late for me to the elite event. Damnit, I got lost! I discovered there was no food left but plenty of booze if you waited patiently enough for the bartender to pay you some mind. He was so delighted to be giving away free booze, he was just making shots left and right for those parked in front of the bar. I convinced him that my second drink should be a double. He agreed that I needed a tall one to catch up to those about to fall off their stools. He made great madrases.
I apparently missed the Unilocal bingo. Aw! I love bingo! And I didn’t try the local beer. I was too comfortable chatting with people when they were doing the hat contest. I think I would have won though (shhh, don’t tell me otherwise).
I really liked the décor of this place and the back patio was a great spot to eat my dinner (72-​hour braised short ribs– the biggest damn short ribs I’ve seen for a long time).
Thanks, Hazel for a great event! I had a brilliant hour meeting new friends and catching up with old ones as well.

Great event Hazel!
Pros:
— Seeing other Elites with some crazy head gear
— Winning a gift certificate for my hat!
— My friend winning a free haircut for her sexiest hat!
— Free eco Unilocal totes
— Manager checking in and making sure we had a good time
— The hoot of a bartender, «that will be free-​ninety-​nine»
— Yummy chicken wings and filet lollipops
Cons:
— Not enough chicken wings, had 2 but could have eaten 10!
— Cherch punch good, but a tad too sweet, just like the real stuff
— Someone else was wearing the same hat in orange, but it’s all good, we took a few pics together

Honestly, I think I might be evolving to a new plane of preference existence at this point in my life. Remember when you were a little kid and you could take down regular Cokes and candy bars like nobody’s business — and then you got older and realized that even sometimes Diet Coke and a sugar-​free mint were occasionally too sweet for you ‘new’ tastes? I think I might be going through another similar transformation as I hit the glorious 30.
The ultra swanky douchebag idea that is the ‘ultra-​lounge’ makes me vomit in my mouth a little. Why the hell would I want to get all dressed up to go to a bar with no dance floor (what the f am I supposed to do when I get too drunk to drive, but not sober enough to stand still?) and overtly insane prices for everything inside the place? Gimme a dive bar — nay, a home-​filled flask, thank you very much — and my heart and liver are in happy peaceful kumbaya co-​existence once again.
BUT for some odd reason — I LIKE this place. Maybe it was because my only experience here was the Unilocal Elite event, when the sun was still out and the true douchebags were still picking up their dry cleaned button-​down shirts. Maybe it was because Unilocal Elite people that I’ve met (and probably most of them I haven’t as well) are WAY chill and totally hilarious to hang out with. Maybe it was our bartender ‘Amber’ (no, it was really Dan, he just happened to have a give-​away name tag on) who was more than generous with the laughs and the pours. Maybe it was Mr. Nick, whom I recognized from the website’s brief blurb about the joint, the owner and proprietor who was kind enough to talk to my bro and me for a brief moment while he was setting up for dinner. I dunno. It could be any or all of these lovely things.
To be perfectly honest I can’t think of anything in the area that is like Cherch. To say the very least, the people who worked there were quite kind (even when Unilocalers drunkenly grab at their proffered free food trays… nice one, Elites *ahem*) and accommodating. Maybe I will update with my own on-​the-​DL visit during the *evening* hours sometime in the future, even if The (I Wish) Boyfriend highly recommended AGAINST me going here. Man, he really hates Cherch. I, on the other hand, thought it was pretty killer.

It had been well over two decades since I have gone to church… and if church were anything like Cherch, I would find a reason to imbibe in sin and salvation weekly.
I was immediately impressed when we walked in… sleek, modern décor… swank, atomic 60s in timeless hues and fabrics… dig it, daddy-​o…
I also found mahself in awe with the huge projection screen displaying a vid-​o-​matic scene o’ the sea… refreshing and oh so fab! This is how ya do it, fellas! There are several spots throughout to lounge and socialize… the music was perfect when we first arrived… a nice remixed reggae… not dub, but remixed and chill…
Hazel did a far out job collaborating with Cherch for our Saturday afternoon Elite event!
Hallelujah!
We quickly ordered (Three Olives bloody mary for me and a Jack n Coke for the fella)… Service was very attentive and always with a smile! To our Babe of a waitress (wink, that was the name on our tab) you definitely took care of us right! And damn if those weren’t some of the spicest and tastiest Bloody Marys I ever did have! Oh LAWD, each glass had an invisible halo, I believe.
The filet mignon lollipops were a’plenty as were the chicken wings… and I had no problem gobbling down either variety… definitely peaked my curiosity regarding the dinner menu … meaning I WILL be back.
I was happy to see the usual suspects — our lovely hostess with the mostest Hazel Q., Roo & Eimi M., Holly W., Shauna D., Brett C., Alvin V., Carlos K., Mike Q., Dexter P., Pooja B., Katherine N. to name a few… and honorable mention to the fashionably late Liz O, Jen S. and Jeff L… and also it was fantastic to have first time meet and greets with awesome Unilocalers like Libby R., Ivan R., Al C., Steve M. and more!
Can I get an amen? Hallelujah! I saw the light at Cherch!

Thanks, Hazel. I don’t know how you think these events up, but I’m impressed. This was a fun event to attend. At first I was skeptical when I was handed a cup filled with what looked like only a little Golden Ale beer. After drinking it, I realized it was potent and I really only needed that much. Good stuff.
The chicken wings were yummy and some of the hats sported at the event were pretty impressive. A cute coincidence was Jenny B and Ryan M sporting the same red and white Super Mario Brothers mushroom hat. They hadn’t planned it together nor met each other in advance of the event. The hat theme of this event was bringing people together. Nicely done.
I’ve been coming to Elite events fashionably late but my advice if you’re planning on attending upcoming Elite events is to get there on time. You’ll meet more people and get more to eat ;)

My mom has been trying to get my agnostic ass to church for the last 10 years, and now I can truthfully tell her that it’s been voluntarily done! That should at the least buy me more time until I’m 35.
As if the hosted drinks and appetizers weren’t enough, Hazel’s parties always come with some sort of icing on the cake; cigars, beer tasting, Happy Hour cards. The plethora of additional goodies doesn’t seem to end, what did we do to deserve this!
The venue is simply awesome; sleek décor, roomy booths, large outdoor patio outfitted with comfy seating. Amber (probably the friendliest hot bartender I’ve ever seen) was pouring the drinks stiff and making them doubles. The Bootleggers guys were so nice, I want them to be my friends. Maybe I’ll invite them to a house party next time I throw one…
I heart my new Unilocal friends!

After years of Sunday school, baptism and bible studies, they still didn’t have me convinced to becoming a regular churchgoer.
But Holy Mother Teresa! When it’s an Elite Event at Fullerton’s CHERCH lounge, you might as well call me a CHERCHIE!
Five analogies between CHURCH and CHERCH as to why Unilocal’s Elite Event at Cherch Lounge made me «see the light.»
«Church» is to «Cherch»
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“Michael W Smith” is to «Hotel Costes V»
«Church» is to «Cherch»
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“Donuts” are to «filet mignon lollipops, chicken wings, and various other meats on a stick»
«Church» is to «Cherch»
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“Coffee” is to «Three Olive’s vodka tonics, and Bootleggers Brewery beer tasting»
«Church» is to «Cherch»
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“Kneeling for forgiveness” is to «just getting spanked or groped»
«Church» is to «Cherch»
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“Asking for forgiveness for overindulgence in drink” is to «it wasn’t me, mom. It was the demon liquor’s fault!»
Overall, Unilocal’s Elite Event at Cherch Lounge made a believer out of this heathen!

«Hey Boss sorry I’m late… I was at Cherch.»
What a great event! I really enjoyed my Three Olives Vodka Hawaiian punch drink and the meat pops. The Chicken Wings were good and also messy. I had a great time talking to Unilocalers and was sad I had to leave early for work. I loved all the hats and really wish I had worn one.
I am for sure going to back to Cherch and taking some friends with me.

I had been wanting to check out Cherch, so of course I attended the Elite party yesterday! BF came along with me, and we showed up around 5. Headed to the bar where I was served a HUGE cranberry & vodka. Yum yum.
BF went to the back to try samples of the beer, which he enjoyed — but he did wish he could have a whole beer. Oh well!
We mingled, sat on the patio, hung out inside for a bit. We also got the free membership cards to
, which was awesome. I will definitely be using that :)
I had a couple refills of my cranberry vodka — it’s always fun to be tipsy before 6pm!
We left right before 6 and on the way out we stopped and picked up some eco-​friendly Unilocal totes — overall, awesome party!

5 Stars for Hazel putting it together!
4.5 Stars for my Overall Experience with Cherch!
I went here for the Holy Unilocalers Elite Bash, that was in Downtown Fullerton. Sure I’m planning to go to Church (twice in one weekend), how unorthodox of me (knee slapper comment)! In any case, there were many OC (and LA) Unilocalers running amuck to see which hat was best suitable for our hat contest. The drinks were made fairly decent and the crowd of Unilocalers that I didn’t see for a long time were in attendance.
However the only negs, I can say are two things:
1) I wish you guys served more appetizers. There were two tapas plates one was the filet mignon lollipops with bleu cheese, and the other was some kind of tangy ranch chicken wings of sorts. Both were appetizing, but left many people (including myself pretty hungry). Despite the lack of variety more portions would have sufficed (unless my lack of punctuality cause me to miss out). Had to get my fill at Lola Gaspar and Kaori to satisfy my rumbling stomach.
2) Somewhat fail on the assumption of free drinks (the Red Bull/​Vodka) costed me $ 1.50 to cover, but the other vodka drinks were free. I don’t mind paying, just surprised that’s all. Didn’t get to try the beers, so again I missed out due to late attendance.
Overall, a great time, and good efforts by Cherch. I rather come here on non Unilocal occasion to give my final verdict, about this place otherwise I’ll leave it up to time.

Came all the way down from Santa Monica to OC just for Cherch and OC Unilocal Elite people. They were so cool, one the best part since we’re in OC, parking is FREE and EASY Yay!!! This would hardly happen in LA!!! Met some LA Unilocal Elite as well and then get to know some OC Elite too, awesome people!!! I need to come down more often, hopefully there’s some UYE in the weekends for OC that I come.
Venue was in the corner of a huge intersection, so it would be hard to miss. Very swanky, and lots of seating areas, which was pretty nice, sadly the food doesn’t come out as fast :), but the servings keep coming out even when the clock is already almost like 6. Meat lollipops and chicken wings, yum…
I brought another Unilocaler along as my + 1, she totally digged this, socialization is always good!!! I found a guy with the same toad hat at me, how cute is that??? Funny thing tho we didn’t know each other, so unplanned and yet, I think we’re meant to be! LOL! :) Lost the hat competition tho as a team, but we had fun!!!
Thank you Hazel for organizing, this is a great event turnout for a Saturday, cause OC and LA Elites could mingle without looking tired when either one of us has to drive far and with traffic during weekday Unilocal Elite events… :)

The Good: When I heard that this place was in downtown Fullerton I thought holy crap I better get there early because parking is gonna suck. Well, well, well, it turns out there was plenty of parking and it was FREEEEEeeeee, I love free, and it was just across the street. The Venue itself was very cool. It totally reminded me of some hip LA lounges/​bars. The food was great from the samples that they served, and they kept serving it all night… I hope they knew that Unilocalers can EAT! The staff was very friendly and all over the place making sure everybody got their drinks quickly, oh yeah Unilocalers can Drink too! And this being the Elite event HQ did another stellar job, but that’s nothing new.
The Bad: I had such a good time here the bad would be that it ended so short. The venue and the people were so great. I love to complain in this section, but alas not gonna happen today :(
The Ben: Sexy place, I was a winner winner won a free Cherch dinner, so I’ll update this review when I get fed. I wonder if the treat everybody this awesome or only because there were 100 Unilocalers ready to review their every move?

What a great way to spend the afternoon! Cherch is a really cool spot, and I had the perfect seat at the bar. I sipped my Three Olives Vodka fruit punch, chatted with Unilocalers, and checked out some funny hat-​wearing folks.
My only boo-​boo of the day was parking in a private spot and getting a $ 40 parking ticket. Oh well, it was a small price to pay for attending the Holy Unilocalers Bash. I must pay more attention to where I’m leaving my car next time.
Great job, as always, Hazel Q!