You would think that with a constant flow of celebs, moguls, impressarios, etc. that Graydon Carter’s power dining spot, Ye Old Waverly Inn, would have constant fodder to blog about. Or so it seemed when Carter first launched the Waverly Inn blog in January of this year. But what may have seemed at first a brilliant way to shill for the spot in hindsight looks to be an ill-conceived project at best. The blog hasn’t been posted on since May 21st of this year.
For starters it appears to be a serious conflict of interest. Sure Graydon isn’t running for public office, but as an editor, to use Vanity Fair’s resources to publicize a personal investment doesn’t ring quite right, similiar to the distaste of paying $65 dollars for a plate of mac and cheese. Even if it’s not him doing the actual writing, the effect and intent is the same.Moreover, if you want to court a top-notch crowd, then you need top-notch privacy and the ability for people to dine without the constant glare of flashbulbs, paparazzi, and general annoyances that you might find at say a TGIF. So with that being said, blogging about the ongoings of the Waverly seems to be at great odds with the environment Carter would want to create. You either have a dull blog, or an unsuccessful restaurant. And a dull blog it was.
That isn’t to say that those who go there don’t want some exposure, just in a more nuanced way. It’s simply not the deliberate lens-seeking scene of The Ivy in Los Angelos. And luckily for Carter, its managed to retain a reputation of gravitas and style, not a place of blog fodder.
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on the rooftop of the Dream Hotel
for the hottest new daytime Saturday party in NYC!
BBQ, Free Frozen Cocktail from 12-1pm
$8 Mojito and $4 Beers.
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Two 200-person seatings (12 noon, 3pm), serving non-Ono prix fixe grub (jumbo lump blue crab cakes, Brandt Beef tournedos...), bottle service, and tropical-themed cocktails ($17, but their vodka tonics run $15, so...); reservations for tables are recommended and walkups are welcome as space allows.
For high rollers, GUGD's roping off several sun-drenched lounges and making them available for $5000 each.
Make a reservation: Gansevoortbikinibrunch@gmail.com
Patriotic Pub Hop
Saturday, July 4th 2pm-til you fall down
No lame family BBQ's or plans of hittin up the Hamptons this weekend?
Come celebrate a booze-fueled Fourth of July with our Patriotic Pub Hop!
Enjoy all you can drink Bud and Bud Light drafts from 2-4pm for just $10 followed by Americana drink specials including $3 Bud/Bud Light drafts, $4 well drinks, $5 Apple Pie shots and $6 Muscle Car-Bombs all night long!
Hop from Black Bear Lodge to Bulls Head Tavern to Whiskey River...Check out the hot dog eating contest...and, if you're still standing- stick around for the Fireworks extravaganza broadcast live on our HDTV's!
To RSVP or for more information please contact WeLoveBars@gmail.com or log on to
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Bring a blanket and come downtown for one of the most-
anticipated free concerts of the summer.
The concert is not ticketed, but space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
To celebrate the Hudson’s 400th anniversary New York City will putting on a fireworks display like never before. To join in the festivities the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Times Square will be offering rooms with perfect views and throwing a rooftop party for the first 100 guests to book rooms. These rooms and the party will be offered at special rates listed below.
Also, if there are people that would only like to attend the rooftop party, there is a special offer for that as well.
Come celebrate independence on the roof of the Rivington!
After a week hiatus we're back on the roof and back to the jacuzzis. The weather is supposed to be nice, so if you've been waiting for an appropriate time to come get loose in a rad New York City penthouse, Thursday is absolutely that time.
Benjamin "B Roc" Ruttner of HeavyRoc Music and Jonathan Price Totaro of Reason NY will be deejaying, bottles in the club, babes, etc etc etc.
We're expecting a lot of people so, if you can, please rsvp to info@lolanewyork.com or try and come early
After celebrating our country all day, spend all night honoring our king...of pop, that is. The Suzie Wong lounge will be spinning Michael Jackson music starting after the fireworks and lasting until the wee hours of dawn.
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You would think that with a constant flow of celebs, moguls, impressarios, etc. that Graydon Carter’s power dining spot, Ye Old Waverly Inn, would have constant fodder to blog about. Or so it seemed when Carter first launched the Waverly Inn blog in January of this year. But what may have seemed at first a brilliant way to shill for the spot in hindsight looks to be an ill-conceived project at best. The blog hasn’t been posted on since May 21st of this year.
