From the hotel lounges of SoHo to the hipster-adored spots of Chinatown and everywhere in between- models, socialites and scenesters alike partied hard this year. We've rounded up the top 10 nightlife spots who bloggers and party go-ers just wouldn't shut up about.

What's more surprising about this weekend's NYT's expose on underage drinking in the Hamptons nightclubs? The fact that several promoters had the balls to go on record admitting their roles in shepherding their young herd into clubs, or the fact that this is in any way "new" news to be headlined in the Styles section? Does anyone over 21 actually have the desire to go to these clubs? Hasn't this been the case since the beginning of time?  Is this what our ever growing conservative society is coming to? Time to move to Europe. MORE>>>

While the Post took the initial dive and "exposed" the underage drinking occurring at Nello Summertimes (which, in turn, caused a major crackdown on the club and their police security guards), the NY Times is doing their own investigating, this time with the popular Hamptons hot spots such as SL East (also known as the former Lily Pond) and South Pointe. So how do these youngsters manage to get past the velvet ropes anyway? More»

The club selection in the Hamptons is quite limited for a couple reasons. Not everyone out here is totally into the club scene and plus, they are only open a few months out of the year. Most are constantly going under name changes thanks to changes in ownership, and not all of them can stand the test of time. But among the ones who do survive, which are few, they each have developed their own personalities, their own crowds and their own quirks. The clubs in the Hamptons are kind of like their own high school clique and that is why I have given them superlatives, to better explain each club's niche.

In the world of JRL, there's never a mundane moment. Whether it be showing off your Pretentious Pocket line to Betsey Johnson while traveling west bound on the Jitney, or shoving food into an unassuming girl's mouth, or hanging out with drag queens, the possibilities are endless. So what are you waiting for? So just take a moment and delve into the Facebook fantasy that is the one and only JRL, just to soak up his latest escapades. You know you can't help yourself. More»

Were you at every event over the weekend? If you weren't, we've got a round up of all the best events that happened out east. Check it out! More»