Wednesday was a sick night, guys. I’d heard from a Little Birdie that Usher was supposed to be at Cipriani’s, but he wasn’t. The word on the street was his birthday was supposed to be held at 1Oak, but at 3am I’d heard he still wasn’t there. Finally, he showed up at 3:15am with a small crew. He walked right up to the DJ booth and got on the emcee! He asked for a few songs of his to be played, and then they brought him a cute little cake, five-year-old kid style.
Before I went to Oak to experience Usher’s birthday fiesta, I checked out Avenue. Story for you guys!: I see Lindsey Lohan standing outside the club in the cold! I was outside and cold in a blazer and jeans, and she was outside for maybe fifteen minutes with just a little dress on.
Why?
Because SHE IS BANNED from Avenue! Wow! Any guesses on why? Because awhile ago she took pictures of Justin Timberlake partying in Avenue and posted them on some website. The Strategic Group staff would have none of this, resulting in Lohan’s leper status at the newest and fav celeb spot. The rest is history.
Juliet’s grand opening was last night (Thursday) I think…?
And the Jane Hotel was closed down? Now it’s a few streets away at a place called the Rusty Knot? Can you guys can fill me in on these things, please? Contact Troy
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Heard Simyone (or now commonly known as “SL”) on Friday was packed with models…and not just normal ones “pretty ones.” Apparently, bringing models just isn’t enough. Managers can complain that models aren’t pretty enough to be at a certain table. Then promoters compete and trash talk saying “Yeah man, he only brings out ugly models. They aren’t even hot.”
Crazy, right?
I thought a model is the ideal model of a human being that a promoter should want to bring out, but this was brought to my attention some weeks ago when I heard “model promoters” arguing about whether certain promoters should be working at certain venues. What is this world coming to?
1Oak Friday night was also good. A lot of pretty women, packed, just what owners Richie and Scott and Ronnie would want. The NYPD were outside chatting with Richie Akiva. The doorman Binn was hanging out inside, so the door was jam packed for a bit and of course security had to do their job and ensure that no one stood in front the club. All the “VIP girls” actually had to wait, and they were getting frustrated.
Is Butter now open more days as a nightclub? I’ve been hearing about people having birthdays there and the venue operating as a nightclub on nights other than Monday. For those of you who don’t know, Butter is the longest running nightclub in NYC - ten years. It’s owned by the 1Oak boys and has been the best Monday night party for years.
Outside Avenue, I felt neglected by the doorman. This time it wasn’t Wass because Wass runs the door at Marquee Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Apparently, I’m not in whatever way attractive enough for this specific doorman because I never get in when he runs the door. When it’s Wass, it’s all good surprisingly, even though we have our differences on Saturday nights. My advice? Look sharp, carry female eye candy.
I’ll hit it off with Monday night. Went to Johnny Utah’s first and enjoyed the bull. The party is still slow - in progress of getting back where it used to be. With new guys like Everon and Eddy B bringing great energy, things are looking promising for Monday nights Johnny Utah’s, which used to be a sick pregame party. Matt A. was the main reason it used to be best - he brought in a higher end crew and keep great energy in the room. Now we are remaking this party. Let’s see how next Monday goes.
Greenhouse succcccckks when they play that rock crap music. It’s definitely difficult for a promoter when all his girls are saying they are going to leave because the music sucks. BUT as soon as DJ Steve Powers hopped on, he rocked the room and brought fantastic energy that saved the night. I highly recommend him as a DJ…and I don’t know any DJs. If you’re ever looking for a DJ contact him…he, like the rest of the world, is on facebook.
I left Greenhouse to go to this five year anniversary party at Pink Elephant. Talk about no parking. My friends and I had to walk eight blocks after parking real far away. Outside was totally empty, so we were in shock when we walked in and balloons hung from every part of the room over tall, European women and well-dressed men. Just to portray how many people were there and how much money Pink Elephant made that night - the owner Rocco Ancarola himself was pushed to the whackest table in the room (the one closest to the entrance staircase). Tiesto is a good DJ. I’d never heard him play before, but he has good mixes just like DJ Steve Powers. Can’t believe I just put them in the same category.
Tuesday, I spotted football player Warren Sapp at Greenhouse
Tuesday at Marquee was a popping good time. I headed to 1Oak afterwards. It was slower than usual. Binn was back at the door after “a 3 day vacation,” he jokingly told me. Genz, his brother and the doorman for The Box, was also there chilling out. Saudi Sheik or prince or whatever you call him was there spending money on bottles of crystal. I hit up Avenue right after and it was totally empty. TOTALLY.
So last night (Tuesday), Sean Kingston was supposed to be performing at Tenjune. So don’t lose faith in Tenjune just because of the owner’s new club project Simyone. Tenjune still has some energy left in it.
Marquee was having a much bigger celebrity. I wanted to tell people early on who it was, but the managers said I couldn’t even hint at it. But let’s see, he plays a sport called “basketball,” he’s the best at it and he isn’t retired, he’s black, a rapper references him in songs, the aforementioned rapper was just on the VMA’s a few Sundays ago and did the finale performance. You do the math.
Guesses? Alternatively you can always just find out during the night. I’ll always keep you posted, just follow me on twitter.com/tnkg …
Mary J Blidge, Snapped Outside Marquee
Monday night I spotted model Anthony Gallo and Russell Simmons at Butter. Heard they had quite the good time. Richie Akiva (owner of Butter and 1Oak) is supposed to be celebrating his birthday this week. His colleagues are supposedly in charge of the celebration preparations…so keep your eyes and ears open for a legendary party most likely occurring sometime this week at 1Oak.
Meanwhile, I keep hearing about these smaller lounges that have opened and seem to have everyone buzzing. Su Casa, Cantina Latina, Roam and a bunch of others. Anyone who can tell me if they’re worth checking out, please do. People have asked me to work or set up parties at some of these places, but I have never been to any of them except Cantina Latina (which is very nice I might add). I found out that Shim is running Cantina Latina on Mondays and it apparently is a very very good looking venue. This Monday he did around 150 people. Girls were telling me it has that Socialista vibe. For those of you who don’t know, Socialista was a very exclusive yet different kind of party. Anyway, Shim is partners on 4K Entertainment. They do very good business.
A little information on the hot spot or most exclusive club in NYC right now…well, it’s called Avenue. They run the room differently there. Friends of mine tried to make reservations and were denied. Avenue doesn’t care HOW much money you are willing to spend (to a certain extent). They care more about WHOSE money they are receiving. For example, a gentleman I mentioned before by the name of Jho Lao (anyone correct me on spelling if I am wrong) within two weeks or so spent about 1 million in NYC nightlife. Avenue was one of the clubs he spent in, alongside Kiss and Fly and The Griffin.
Side notes:1Oak will be running a new party on Sundays as Tenjune has been doing. A good friend of mine named Jimmy will be running the door. Opening night is Sunday Oct 4th
So last night, Tuesday, turned out pretty sick, mainly because I got some video footage of LeBron James (the guest I couldn’t dish on last night) entering Marquee red carpet style. Mary J Blige was there as well (photo in previous post). LeBron, well, he’s huge and tall. He arrived at 12:30am with an entourage and answered one or two quick questions from reporters that had been camped outside for hours before disappearing into Marquee.
The line outside was pure madness – so long it even inspired me to take video footage.
I felt so sorry for the Marquee bouncers. No one was listening and they were forced to get a little loud and hostile to get people’s attention. Wale and J Cole were also there last night, but everyone famous left soon after they entered. LeBron and his “girl” must have stayed for about 30 minutes (45 max) before leaving for 1Oak where some of my friends said they spotted him later on. Ironically, the crowds showed up at midnight when all the celebs were actually there way before at 9pm. Then there were a few other basket ball players and smaller artists. Everyone just trying to make a living and network, spewing the usual bullshit at the door people making the assumption that they were more important than others and deserved to cut the line. Ah, NYC nightlife. Sometimes I just like to stand outside and observe.
So this whole event was called “More Than a Game.” In additional to being the reason for celebration at Marquee, it’s a documentary that follows NBA superstar LeBron James and four of his talented teammates through the trials and tribulations of high school basketball in Ohio, and James’ subsequent journey to fame.
Later in the night, I attempted to get into Avenue. Wass (the main doorman) sent a security guard to tell me Wass “wouldn’t be able to take care of me tonight.” I nodded and bent the corner for 1Oak. Sometimes it doesn’t always work out and lingering outside the door begging just looks bad (and annoys the doormen). I always say move on to the next venue and have fun. Oh, and don’t always blame the promoter when it doesn’t work out
At 1Oak, Binn (their door person) pops out every 5 minutes (just as I would if running the door) to let in his close friends, hot girls, and guys that are ritual Oakers. Once inside, I saw some balloons…maybe it was for Richie Akiva’s birthday? Who knows. It was the usual good vibe at 1Oak. Tall, pretty girls, the drunk guys trying to get their numbers and not succeeding because everyone at 1Oak has a stick up their ass. I will take a look at Simyone again sometime this week and see what I can find out for you.
In regards to La Pomme, some friends have been telling me it has been rocking a very good party while others tell me it is just like the old Ultra before renovations and they can’t stand it.
Guess I still have to see for myself.
In terms of new clubs…in Meatpacking I snagged this pic on Little West 12st and 9 ave. Is a club opening at the old spot called The Inn?
And some fun insider stuff, check out how clubs keep track of which promoter brings the most people. Tally system!
So last night (Tuesday), Sean Kingston was supposed to be performing at Tenjune. So don’t lose faith in Tenjune just because of the owner’s new club project Simyone. Tenjune still has some energy left in it.
Marquee was having a much bigger celebrity. I wanted to tell people early on who it was, but the managers said I couldn’t even hint at it. But let’s see, he plays a sport called “basketball,” he’s the best at it and he isn’t retired, he’s black, a rapper references him in songs, the aforementioned rapper was just on the VMA’s a few Sundays ago and did the finale performance. You do the math.
Guesses? Alternatively you can always just find out during the night. I’ll always keep you posted, just follow me on twitter.com/tnkg …
Monday night I spotted model Anthony Gallo and Russell Simmons at Butter. Heard they had quite the good time. Richie Akiva (owner of Butter and 1Oak) is supposed to be celebrating his birthday this week. His colleagues are supposedly in charge of the celebration preparations…so keep your eyes and ears open for a legendary party most likely occurring sometime this week at 1Oak.
Meanwhile, I keep hearing about these smaller lounges that have opened and seem to have everyone buzzing. Su Casa, Cantina Latina, Roam and a bunch of others. Anyone who can tell me if they’re worth checking out, please do. People have asked me to work or set up parties at some of these places, but I have never been to any of them except Cantina Latina (which is very nice I might add). I found out that Shim Meir is running Cantina Latina on Mondays and it apparently is a very very good looking venue. This Monday he did around 150 people. Girls were telling me it has that Socialista vibe. For those of you who don’t know, Socialista was a very exclusive yet different kind of party. Anyway, Shim is partners on 4K Entertainment. They do very good business.
A little information on the hot spot or most exclusive club in NYC right now…well, it’s called Avenue. They run the room differently there. Friends of mine tried to make reservations and were denied. Avenue doesn’t care HOW much money you are willing to spend (to a certain extent). They care more about WHOSE money they are receiving. For example, a gentleman I mentioned before by the name of Jho Lao (anyone correct me on spelling if I am wrong) within two weeks or so spent about 1 million in NYC nightlife. Avenue was one of the clubs he spent in, alongside Kiss and Fly and The Griffin.
Side notes:1Oak will be running a new party on Sundays as Tenjune has been doing. A good friend of mine named Jimmy will be running the door. Opening night is Sunday Oct 4th
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
Nightlife