Exclusive | A zero-proof festival, a members-only booze-free club and a hot new bar from a reality star are fueling NYC’s sexy alcohol-free movement

Exclusive | A zero-proof festival, a members-only booze-free club and a hot new bar from a reality star are fueling NYC’s sexy alcohol-free movement

Booze no more. Squeezing “alcohol free” and “festival” into the same sentence could be a head-scratcher, but the Big Apple is set to host its first-ever booze-free bonanza in Chelsea this Saturday. Living life without alcohol or simply practicing moderation is more than just a lifestyle; it’s a movement that has exploded across the city. … Read more

New Seaport hotspot bucks NYC’s members-only trend — but you still have to get past the bouncers

New Seaport hotspot bucks NYC’s  members-only trend — but you still have to get past the bouncers

A new nightclub will buck the members-only trend that has swept New York City by welcoming the masses – at least those who can get behind its black velvet rope, Side Dish can reveal. Nightlife up-and-comers Grupo Gitano will open Club Bohemia later this month at South Street Seaport’s Pier 17 – offering bottle service … Read more

NYNext Guide To: Members-Only Clubs

NYNext Guide To: Members-Only Clubs

A recent surge in members’ clubs is reshaping New York City’s social fabric to look a lot more like London’s: Stratified and exclusive. New clubs like Maxime’s, San Vicente and Crane Club have replaced the hottest restaurants as the place where everyone wants to be seen. And legacy brands like Core and Casa Cipriani have … Read more