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Since 1972, a three block stretch on the Lower East Side has been closed to traffic every weekend. The Lower East Side Business Improvement District is finally taking advantage of this space with a festival that will celebrate all the food, shops, and music of the Lower East Side. More»
No Fun, a new restaurant/bar, recently opened on Ludlow Street, one of the most fun blocks in New York City’s Lower East Side. Front man, James Woods, speaks about No Fun with irony and ease as he assures that this new LES hot spot to bring back the grungy, rock 'n' roll sentiments of old New York City nightlife.
Walking in to No Fun, you suddenly become reminded as to why you moved to New York City to begin with. Remnants of past drinking affairs and spontaneous rendezvous are embedded in the worn wooden furnishings and fixtures. Although No Fun has only been around for a short four months, being inside the restaurant feels strangely familiar. Black cushions adorn open booths, a rusty red paint covers the walls, and the DJ booth is open to the small dance floor. Woods describes No Fun as a glamorous pool hall with a museum-kind-of-feel. The décor and ambiance is best summarized as "chill," without any frills and gimmicks. More»
You may recognize Marcus Bifaro; he probably has served you a drink at some point. But now Marcus has taken the reigns to create his own nightlife hot spot in the Lower East Side with If Mom Only Knew (iMok) - a place that shuns exclusivity of your typical club, and approaches with a more "local bar" feel. Though it does create an atmosphere of a lounge, the Eldridge street venue has its interior covered in graffiti, and a uniformless staff. Check out what Marcus had to say about his new spot... More»
Tenjune's Mark Birnbaum is being sued for sexual assault; a new Southampton hotspot is set to open; cops keep acting like high school bullies to the Lower East Side; Max Fish continues settlement talks; Bryant Park movies may get a much-needed injection of alcohol and more. Today's nightlife roundup is getting rid of the mini bottles hid in its purse this summer! More»
CV operators plan new venture close to home, Joseph Schwartz and Sasha Petraske plan swank new cocktail bar in the Financial District, Mars Bar says "thank you," Veselka on Bowery is close to opening, neighbors hate Chumley's and it isn't even open yet, plus more. Today's nightlife roundup is waiting for the fun to start. More»
Death & Co. ventures into FiDi, the Lower East Side gets tired of the crap, Alto and Convivo close down, Dettman and Steffi take over Public Assembly, cabbie runs over late night club-goer while another gets shot. It's all here in today's nightlife round-up. More»
Ron Castellano has announced that he will close B. East, his LES underground speakeasy. Andre Balazs, rumored to have his eyes on the place, won't be in for the taking. Like many slash and burn policies in the club jungle, this offers the opportunity for self-regeneration. Cue the hipster pop-ups! More»
Since it was announced that Max Fish was closing, it's seen a lot of packed nights filled with those wishing to pay their respects. The same goes for neighbor Pink Pony. But those who shed a tear over the LES institutions can rejoice. Both will stay open for at least another year! What saved them? More»
It's 1.1.11 day, something so incredible that it won't happen again for another...10 days! Okay for real, today some crazy stuff went down. Verizon. Palin. Espresso Book Makers. Perfume made from whale sperm...The list goes on...Plus, before you snowed in NYers get all SAD on me (disclaimer: I'm in LA), there's a real indoor park in Nolita (left)! Now, let's get started. More»
Ever felt like the rhymes and platitudes of typical greeting cards didn't have the edge you needed? Need that sexy factor when buying your "Get Well Soon" stationary? Spend $50 at LES shop JillAnne, and the owner will pole dance for you. More»
[Jennifer Lopez]. It's been a busy week. Celebs are spread out across the globe. Well, sort of... More»
Vassili Verrecchia Shows Off His Favorite Things In His Paris Home
While his brother, Timothee, runs the NYC office, Vassili takes on the Paris-based side of things. To gain some insight to what inspires such a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, we asked Vass to show off some of his favorite worldly and sentimental possessions in his Paris home. See where Vass's travels have taken him...
