Idol
166 1st Ave; (bet 10th & 11th St); 212-228-0444
The
velvet ropes are up and lower First Avenue will never be the
same now that Idol's here. A sassy bouncer studies would-be
patrons before admitting them to this rock oriented spot. Upstairs,
a spacious bar area leads to a posh lounge where table service
is recommended, but not necessarily required. Downstairs, a
second DJ entertains a VIP crowd that pays for 3/4 square banquettes
that are surrounded by ferns. A second bar area adorns the downstairs
where there is ample standing room that could be mistaken for
a dance floor.
The
Flat
16 E. 1st Ave; (bet 1st & 2nd St); 212-677-9477
This
semi-seedy lounge has been waiting since September '03 for
the East Side to make a comeback and it's starting to seem
as though that just might happen. Having seen celeb appearances
from Drea DeMatteo, The Rock, Rosario Dawson, Demi and Ashton,
Guru, Scarlett Johanson, and Maxwell among others, this bi-level
Moroccan lounge with a decidedly urban following rocks on
the weekends and has ample seating during the week.
Session
73
1359 1st Ave; (@ 73rd St); 212-517-4445
Rock
and roll is alive and well at this Upper East Side club with
a Lower East Side cool. Divided between a restaurant, a bar
area, and a big concert space, this music club entertains
a white collar and ripped jeans crowd with live bands seven
nights a week. A lot of these acts are of the Black Crows
and Spin Doctors variety, but occasionally, something new
and original rocks the house. There's never a cover and always
a good time to be had at Session 73.
Plan
B
339 E. 10th St; (bet Ave A & B); 212-353-2303
Formerly
the popular dance club Drinkland, Plan B has replaces its
predecessor's hipster elitism with a more collegiate vibe,
but the three rooms that make-up this space can still be a
lot of fun. The main room offers a small stage that occasionally
sees live reggae performances, but the "make-out room"
in back is where you want to be. They're trying to promote
"inexpensive" bottle service here, but skip it and
hang around near the bar.
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