Chalk

OUT Review

There was a time not long ago when no one would have believed bowling would become trendy. So there’s no reason to believe that ping-pong won’t suddenly catch on as the drunken hipster activity of choice. South Beach’s new nightspot Chalk, in fact, is counting on it. Installed in a former Washington Federal building, the opportunity to shoot pool in an old bank vault is, erm, priceless. But it’s the pong tables that sets Chalk apart from other lounges with billiards tables. The sleek, LED-enhanced interior spreads out over 6,600 square feet, and is, curiously enough, eco-correct. An extensive cocktail menu is on offer, which should inspire a few naughty episodes involving paddles.