NYC Nightlife: Fall Preview
I found this article in the September 4, 2009, edition of AM NewYork newspaper. Had to share the wealth! I am definitely going to check out The Empire Room since it’s right near my office and will report back on my findings!
BY ALEXIS KORMAN Special to amNewYork
From a stylish club in Chelsea to a Coney Island-themed bar near Union Square, there’s no shortage of nightlife spots opening in early fall. Here’s the scoop.
1221 Sixth Ave.,
at 48th St.,
212-554-4848 (Recently opened)
This lounge is located in the McGraw-Hill buildingnear Rockefeller Center, making it a swanky spot for after-work cocktails. On weekends, a DJ gets partygoers moving in this modern space adorned with Swarovski crystal light fixtures. “We hope that we’ll get to serve NYC’s local influencers and late-night partygoers,” said co-owner Brian Packin.
406 Broome St., at Cleveland Pl.,
no phone yet (Opens Sept. 7)
Anthony and Tom Martignetti have replaced their shuttered eatery Bar Martignetti with this relaxed English bar. Brinkley’s plans to serve pub grub (from former Kingswood chef Ben Towell) and, of course, plenty of suds on tap. Two TVs will be in place to show games.
37 W. 26th St., at Sixth Ave.,
no phone yet (Opens Monday)
Fromerly known as Ultra, this Flatiron club will feature 3,500 square feet of space decorated with murals from celeb photographer Fadil Berisha. The space will also offer a private VIP room. Also VIP? Prices. Table minimums are $750.
510 La Guardia Pl., btwn W. Houston and Bleecker sts.,
212-777-5454 (Opens Thursday)
This exotic, 300-seat space will feature an open kitchen, a patio and tents where guests can scope out eye candy on the dance floor. Also sure to get the crowd going? Belly dancers, hookah pipes and the menu, which will consist of Moroccan dishes with a French twist, partner Lamia Funti said.
510 W. 52nd St., at Tenth Ave.,
212-247-9191 (Opens in mid-September)
All wines by the glass will cost $15 or less at this modern Hell’s Kitchen wine bar. One owner, Mandy Oser, hails from Le Bernardin, ensuring that small plates (cured meats, cheeses) will complement the wines.
The Empire Room
350 Fifth Ave., at 34th St., ground floor,
no phone yet (Opens in late September)
The Empire State Building will soon boast a cocktail lounge that screams oldschool New York, with an Art Deco-themed interior and a menu of classic tipples. “[It] will harken back to the golden age of the 1920s and ’30s,” said Mark Grossich, CEO of Hospitality Holdings, which owns the bar.
Carnival
110 University Pl., at E. 12th St.,
212-255-8188 (Opens in late October)
Located above Bowlmor Lanes, Carnival plans to live up to its name and Coney Island theme. It will house a dunk tank, clowns and amusement park-style games, along with alcoholic snow cones and Coney Island beer. Boardwalk bites will also be available, including corn dogs and candy apples — ensuring that summer lives on.
As always if you need help getting reservations at any of these new hotspots, contact us at www.premiumlg.com
