You know it has been a busy time when you post a Happy New Year's message on your blog thirteen days after the new year has already been celebrated. You know you are tired when while writing the aforementioned blog message you become uncertain whether you put the correct year in - yes, I struggled to remember whether the new year was 2012 or 2013. Apparently, I need to get some sleep. However, who has the time to sleep with so much going on in fabulous New York City.
January is a really exciting time for nightlife in the Big Apple, as ringing in the new year leads a lot of people hungry for more. There are often new clubs and lounges springing into existence, new people moving into the city, and the cold weather seems to inspire people to escape the harsh temperatures with a night of dancing and debauchery.
One thing that always seems to surprise neophytes to the island about Manhattan nightlife is coat check. I am not sure if this is because move here from warmer climates, or if they are not used to the concept, but for some reason whenever people out to celebrate in the winter they seem to get caught off guard by coat check. However, let me assure you newbie NYC Nightlife goers, coat check is your friend. You do not have to watch your jacket all night, keep up with your belongings, or worry about someone spilling a drink (or worse) on your coat - instead, someone will watch it for you. Another plus of this is that you have a lot more room in the club, as you do not have everyone's garments getting in your way.
At any rate, keep in mind that NYC Nightlife is really incredible during the month of January, especially in the middle of the month as everyone returns from any vacations they may have taken to warmer climates, and if you are looking to party then you should get ready to have a blast. Also, if you are celebrating a New York Birthday, you can get some great deals on bottle service at many places in NYC. Enjoy, and prepare your livers for a ton of fun!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday, November 25, 2011
Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve: Time to Party?
Most people who think of Thanksgiving will undoubtably think of turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, cranberry sauce, and perhaps some type of football. Those who think of Christmas will think of decorating trees, hams, opening gifts, and perhaps stealing a kiss under the mistletoe. However, if you are living in New York City, you might have some surprising thoughts regarding these two holidays.
This year, both Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve are going to play hosts to a wide range of parties at various clubs. Thanksgiving made sense to me, because most people typically have off the next day (or entire weekend), and since dinners do not start until late, it seems the perfect time to go out and party.
The whole Christmas Eve party idea is a bit newer to me, and makes a little sense. I mean, sure, Christmas Eve is occurring on a Saturday this year, and most people are not really doing much the next day, but really I find it hard to believe that everyone wants to go out and party to celebrate Christmas Eve. I mean, the birth of Jesus might be a good reason to celebrate with a little wine, but bottle service and cover charges on this holiday are just a bit weird to me.
Then again, in today's economy I suppose that any excuse to throw a party is a good one, and I hope that the venues that are attempting to throw parties for Christmas Eve experience some great success. After all, you would hate to receive a lump of coal in the cash register on Christmas Day if the night does not go as well as you hope.
Party on NYC!
This year, both Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Eve are going to play hosts to a wide range of parties at various clubs. Thanksgiving made sense to me, because most people typically have off the next day (or entire weekend), and since dinners do not start until late, it seems the perfect time to go out and party.
The whole Christmas Eve party idea is a bit newer to me, and makes a little sense. I mean, sure, Christmas Eve is occurring on a Saturday this year, and most people are not really doing much the next day, but really I find it hard to believe that everyone wants to go out and party to celebrate Christmas Eve. I mean, the birth of Jesus might be a good reason to celebrate with a little wine, but bottle service and cover charges on this holiday are just a bit weird to me.
Then again, in today's economy I suppose that any excuse to throw a party is a good one, and I hope that the venues that are attempting to throw parties for Christmas Eve experience some great success. After all, you would hate to receive a lump of coal in the cash register on Christmas Day if the night does not go as well as you hope.
Party on NYC!
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Violence at Nightclubs
You know, I really just don't get violence at nightclubs. Everyone is supposed to be there to have fun, drink, and dance the night away. It doesn't seem right that people should have to worry about violence breaking out beyond a fight here and there, but unfortunately yet another episode of gun violence happened this week.
In Chelsea, at the Juliet Supper Club, three people were shot (one fatally) early in the am on Tuesday morning. This tragedy is certainly not the first New York City nightclub violence, but once again it seems that most people are missing the story - gunplay at a nightclub. Instead, most of the stories seem to be focused on the fact that several NFL athletes were on the premises help Victor Cruz (New York Giants wide receiver) celebrate his birthday.
This irritates me because it doesn't focus on the fact that people were injured and one even died. Instead, it just hypes of the fact that some sports players were on the premises. Where is the focus on the violence or the outrage about guns being in a place where people are supposed to have fun?
It also reminds me of the time when a former Giants player shot himself in the leg - all of the hype was on him, how it would effect his team, and how injured he might be, ignoring the fact that he had a gun in a club that could have endangered innocent bystanders.
Come on New York City - let's leave the guns at home and focus on having fun. Bottle service can be expensive enough without a trip to the nightclub costing someone their lives. Bottles not bullets!
In Chelsea, at the Juliet Supper Club, three people were shot (one fatally) early in the am on Tuesday morning. This tragedy is certainly not the first New York City nightclub violence, but once again it seems that most people are missing the story - gunplay at a nightclub. Instead, most of the stories seem to be focused on the fact that several NFL athletes were on the premises help Victor Cruz (New York Giants wide receiver) celebrate his birthday.
This irritates me because it doesn't focus on the fact that people were injured and one even died. Instead, it just hypes of the fact that some sports players were on the premises. Where is the focus on the violence or the outrage about guns being in a place where people are supposed to have fun?
It also reminds me of the time when a former Giants player shot himself in the leg - all of the hype was on him, how it would effect his team, and how injured he might be, ignoring the fact that he had a gun in a club that could have endangered innocent bystanders.
Come on New York City - let's leave the guns at home and focus on having fun. Bottle service can be expensive enough without a trip to the nightclub costing someone their lives. Bottles not bullets!
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Thanksgiving Soon Means New Year's Eve is Getting Closer!
I realized today that Thanksgiving is almost here, and in less than two weeks, I will be enjoying some delicious turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, corn, and a variety of other delicious treats, plus of course some great football games as I struggle to stay awake after I finish my meal.
Not too far in the future after my mega-calorie day, the new year will be upon me. Once again, it will be time to dive into the mad whirlpool of trying to figure out which venue to celebrate my NYC New Year's Eve at.
There are so many options, and even though it is nice to have an easy to use resource to view all of the parties and such at, the list is a bit overwhelming. Also, tickets to the NYC New Year's parties are surprising expensive, especially for someone who is not used to New York City prices. Besides that, if you really want VIP access and service, you should expect to pay even more.
Someone asked me the other day if the cost of partying for New Year's in NYC is worth it, and I have to say that it is. If for no other reason, there is something about being in the city that you grow up watching on television as the center of the celebration in the United States. Atlanta may have the peach drop, but as for me, the apple dropping at Times Square is where the heart of New Year's will always be. Celebrating in New York City just cannot be beaten!
Not too far in the future after my mega-calorie day, the new year will be upon me. Once again, it will be time to dive into the mad whirlpool of trying to figure out which venue to celebrate my NYC New Year's Eve at.
There are so many options, and even though it is nice to have an easy to use resource to view all of the parties and such at, the list is a bit overwhelming. Also, tickets to the NYC New Year's parties are surprising expensive, especially for someone who is not used to New York City prices. Besides that, if you really want VIP access and service, you should expect to pay even more.
Someone asked me the other day if the cost of partying for New Year's in NYC is worth it, and I have to say that it is. If for no other reason, there is something about being in the city that you grow up watching on television as the center of the celebration in the United States. Atlanta may have the peach drop, but as for me, the apple dropping at Times Square is where the heart of New Year's will always be. Celebrating in New York City just cannot be beaten!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
J'Adore opens!
Think Juliet meets Kiss'n'Fly, as the the brand new J'Adore opens in NYC. The crowd will be hot, and the music even hotter, so make sure you check out the grand opening this weekend! This place is going to be the place to be on Friday, so make sure you aren't the person that gets left out of being part of this special time. There are plenty of bottle packages available, an awesome DJ, and much, much more, so do make sure that you check out J'Adore's grand opening celebration weekend!
Mention the BlaqList at the door!
Mention the BlaqList at the door!
J’ADORE FRIDAYS Flatiron’s Newest Nightclub & Hookah Lounge Grand Opening November 4, 2011 J’adore 37 West 17th Street between 5th & 6th Avenues Main Set by DJ Shortkutz Opening set by DJ Vishal Open Bar from 10:30PM - 11:30PM Girls free before 1am, $10 after Guys $15 before 12am, $20 after BOTTLE PACKAGES Bachelorette Package 1 Grey Goose 1 Bottle of Veuve / Moet 1 Hookah $500.00 Bronze Package 2 Grey Goose 1 Bottle of Veuve / Moet 1 Hookah $750.00 Silver Package 3 Grey Goose 1 Bottle of Veuve / Moet 1 Hookah $1,000.00 Gold Package 4 Grey Goose 2 Bottle of Veuve / Moet 2 Hookah $1250.00 Platinum Package 5 Grey Goose 2 Bottle of Veuve / Moet 2 Hookah $1,500.00 Diamond Package 7 Grey Goose 3 Bottle of Veuve / Moet 3 Hookah $2,000.00 *Grey Goose can be substituted for bottles of equivalent or lesser value. |
Monday, October 31, 2011
New Year's Eve Is Just Around The Corner!
Even though today is Halloween (and a Happy Halloween to all of you naughty trick-or-treating New Yorkers), it isn't too early to begin thinking about New Year's Eve in New York City.
This year, if you are looking for the hottest tickets to the best parties in the city, you have to check out My NYC New Years, your source for VIP access and tickets to all of the best New York New Year's Eve Parties. The reasons that we recommend this site are many, but first and foremost it provides a very long list of all of the best parties in the city, and provides easy access to purchasing tickets to the most exclusive events.
Even though it is the last day of October, it isn't too early to begin thinking about your New Year's Eve plans. The last thing you want to be doing as the apple drops is sitting at home, watching it all on tv, and wishing you were out at one of the best parties in the world.
Do yourself a favor and get your tickets early so that you can ring in the New YEar in style!
This year, if you are looking for the hottest tickets to the best parties in the city, you have to check out My NYC New Years, your source for VIP access and tickets to all of the best New York New Year's Eve Parties. The reasons that we recommend this site are many, but first and foremost it provides a very long list of all of the best parties in the city, and provides easy access to purchasing tickets to the most exclusive events.
Even though it is the last day of October, it isn't too early to begin thinking about your New Year's Eve plans. The last thing you want to be doing as the apple drops is sitting at home, watching it all on tv, and wishing you were out at one of the best parties in the world.
Do yourself a favor and get your tickets early so that you can ring in the New YEar in style!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Snowstorm Slows Down NYC!
A surprise snowstorm hit New York City this weekend, and although it left only a few inches of snow on the ground, the cold temperature and precipitation were enough to keep a lot of New York partygoers home on Saturday night, putting a cramp on lots of Halloween plans.
I mean, let's face it, when most people are out shopping for their Halloween costumes, the last thing they are thinking about is whether it is going to be warm enough in the snow, but this weekend this was an element they had to face.
One New York City party girl complained to us about her friends bailing this out on her as she was supposed to head to Crimson from the LES. Apparently, the weather was enough to keep them in one place once they got there. Another gentleman said that although he and his friends had bought tickets to a great venue, the weather and declared state of emergency in New Jersey kept them all inside on Saturday - a true waste of both money and a weekend, if you ask me.
Winter may be around the corner, but dancing and drinks will clear all of that right up. Don't let a little snow stop you from a great nightlife experience NYC!
I mean, let's face it, when most people are out shopping for their Halloween costumes, the last thing they are thinking about is whether it is going to be warm enough in the snow, but this weekend this was an element they had to face.
One New York City party girl complained to us about her friends bailing this out on her as she was supposed to head to Crimson from the LES. Apparently, the weather was enough to keep them in one place once they got there. Another gentleman said that although he and his friends had bought tickets to a great venue, the weather and declared state of emergency in New Jersey kept them all inside on Saturday - a true waste of both money and a weekend, if you ask me.
Winter may be around the corner, but dancing and drinks will clear all of that right up. Don't let a little snow stop you from a great nightlife experience NYC!
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