New York had a rough decade. The '00s were bookended and defined by calamities in the Financial District that had global ramifications. Far less tragically, the city's cultural scene underwent significant shakeups.  Here's the first part in a look at those transitions, and verdicts on the people and movements that will define NYC in the '10s. More»

[Todd English and Jon B. Restaurants are the new nightclubs?]

The closing of Home and GuestHouse last week looked to be the coup de grâce for club alley on 27th street that has over the past 3 years devolved into a Coney Island of NYC Nightlife.  Bungalow 8, Marquee, and Cain defined the best of the best four years ago, but the spot jumped the shark when famed B-list promoter Jon B appeared on the scene, milking the proverbial teet of a low watt crowd for all of their worth. More»

A tipster just notified us that both Home and Guesthouse have been closed until further notice. We are in the process of getting more details, developing...

As you may know, both spaces have attracted some big figures in NYC clubbing lore over its tenure. Both were designed by Steve Lewis and located in the crazy zoo that is known as 27th street in Chelsea. Famed former club kid Kenny Kenny is a regular fixture at the door, and Marcus Touche of the late 90s/early 2000s Float has been known to be in front as well.