Studio B, Cipriani and Local 269

The New York Nights Club Report for February 26th, 2009

Compiled by Gamal Hennessy

Opening
Local 269
(Thrillist)
Vasmay gets a new coat of paint but keeps its unpretentious attitude…

Staying Alive
Studio B
(Gothamist)
The ‘best club in Greenpoint’ refuses to go quietly into oblivion…

Controversy
Cipriani
New York Politics
A state aide was fired for influencing the iconic venue in keeping its liquor license…

WTF?
Nightlife Reality TV
(Down by the Hipster)
Do we really need a reality TV show about promoters? (Here's a hint...no)

A&A, White Slab Palace, and Pulse

The New York Nights Club Report for February 21st, 2009

Compiled by Gamal Hennessy

Coming Soon
Abe & Arthur
(Grub Street)
The minds behind Tenjune plan to reopen the doors to the former Lotus space in the spring…

Opening
White Slab Palace
(Urban Daddy)
A Scandinavian lounge slides into the Lower East Side…

Pulse
(Thrillist)
Move your Guitar Hero set out of your apartment and into this midtown lounge.

Mercury Lounge, Marfa and Vino 313

The New York Nights Club Report for February 13th, 2009

Compiled by Gamal Hennessy

Opening
Marfa
(Thrillist)
A West Texas bar opens next to a transvestite restaurant. Only in New York…

Vino 313
(Martini Boys)
A wine bar for Murray Hill with a strong food and cocktail element

Closing
Lola
(Village Voice)
The soul lounge and eatery succumbs to its legal troubles.

Changing
Mercury Lounge
(Gothamist)
The LES live music spot is on the market for a new owner.

Above Allen, Raine’s and M2

The New York Nights Club Report for February 4th, 2009

Compiled by Gamal Hennessy

Opening
Raine’s Law Room
(Thrillist)
A Flatiron speakeasy complete with outdoor garden (something else to look forward to in the spring)

Above Allen
(Urban Daddy)
A rooftop lounge pops up on top of the Thompson hotel. The roof is retractable, so you don’t really have to wait until spring

Changing
M2
(In the Mix)
Ministry of Sound, the legendary UK dance brand, has come to New York to push bottle service…just when bottle service is declining. Is the move brilliant or banal?

Opinion
Best Happy Hours
(Shecky’s)
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