Greenhouse (again), Juliet, Le Souk, and Vanderbilt

The New York Nights Club Report for October 28, 2009

Compliled by Gamal Hennessy

Events
Halloween Weekend Parties
(Joonbug)
A list of events for the weekend if you’re all dressed up with nowhere to go.

Opening

Juliet Supper club
(Thrillist)

The former Prime space reopens in West Chelsea as a gastroclub

The Vanderbilt
(Martini Boys)

A high end venue opens in Park Slope

Closed
Le Souk

(Eater)
The community board has successfully shut a successful hookah lounge

Controversy
Greenhouse

(Gothamist)

In the wake of their racial bias suit, the Tribeca lounge might have been the scene of a stabbing

Simyone Lounge, CB4, Le Souk and the New York Nightlife Hall of Fame

The New York Nights Club Report for October 1, 2009

Compiled by Gamal Hennessy

Opening
Simyone Lounge
(Urban Daddy)
An underground lounge opens on the border of Chelsea and the Meatpacking District

Community Boards
New Chair of CB4 on nightlife
(Chelsea Now)
John Weis offers up his views on the future of West Chelsea nightlife.

Le Souk
(Eater)
The successful and controversial lounge is trying to renew its liquor license.

Awards
New York Nightlife Hall of Fame
(Good Night Mr. Lewis)
Recognition is coming for the people and places that made New York nightlife legendary.

Have fun
G

Angels and Kings, Avenue, The Gates and Le Souk

The New York Nights Club Report for June 4, 2009

Compiled by Gamal Hennessy

Opening
Avenue
(Urban Daddy)
The successful Marquee crew bring a new lounge to Chelsea

Re-Opening

Le Souk
(The Villager)
A judge decides to give the Alphabet City lounge another liquor license.

Closed

Angels and Kings
(People)
Pete Wentz’s East Village bar was closed for serving liquor to minors again

Review
The Gates
Address: 290 8th Avenue
Website: http://www.thegatesnyc.com/default.asp

Space: 3
The interior design of the Gates is upscale and luxurious. Everything from the bar fixtures to the seating looks expensive. The minimal space is maximized for bottle service and being seen. The physical location of the space is isolated from other nightlife venues. It’s between the West Chelsea strip and the Flatiron venues which will either raise its exclusive status or hinder its attraction for club hoppers.

Service: 4
The doorman, host and bartenders were quick, courteous and professional. But keep in mind I saw the place during a press party, so everyone might have just been on their best behavior to avoid bad reviews. Still, I’ve been to press parties will poor service, so we’ll give credit where it’s due.

Sound: 3
The music selection of the evening seemed to be Top 40 hits from the 50’s and 60’s. While some of the men in the crowd might have been alive or recognized this music, I’m sure almost none of the twenty something women in attendance knew any of those songs. Having said that, the DJ worked the system enough to fill the room but not too much to keep people from talking…and he scored points for being different.

Cost: 2
I paid $16 for a Black and Coke. I’m under the impression that all the drinks cost $16, no matter how simple or elaborate.

Overall: 3 out of 5
The Gates might succeed as a high end lounge if enough the patrons want to get away from the other club areas and enjoy opulence behind an impressive façade.

Have fun.
G