They want to get people off their phones and on the dance floor. The Palace, a sceney lounge and night club in Soho that draws a fashionable crowd in their 20’s and 30’s, will forbid guests from using their phones starting Thursday. Owner Ben Robertshaw told The Post that the new rule intends to promote … Read more
Sleepy, exclusive Hamptons enclaves are increasingly turning into party spots, and some longtime locals aren’t amused. “I hate to see my favorite low key escape turn into a revival of my disco years,’’ sighed Daniel Stock, a divorce lawyer who lives in Connecticut and has spent summers at his friend’s place in Bridgehampton for years. … Read more
The City That Never Sleeps could be facing some stiff competition — just a few hours drive up the Thruway. By joining a very short list of North American cities that allow bars to remain open and serving alcohol 24 hours a day, Montreal — where the drinking age is 18 — hopes to further broaden its appeal … Read more
West 57th Street is the new Bushwick. In spring 2023, a historic church around the corner from Columbus Circle reopened its doors as a wildly wacky nightclub described as “a Broadway show, but with house music” — and the neighborhood may never be the same. Seemingly plucked from grungiest Brooklyn and plopped down on the … Read more
For years, decades even, the biggest VIP in the gay scene of New York nightlife has been a straight, Swiss-born woman. That would be Susanne Bartsch, the legendary club queen who has presided over generations of queer party boys — and other children of the counterculture — in the City That Never Sleeps. “You know, … Read more
Forget Dumbo’s Washington Street and the top of the Edge. The sun is out, and the city has a number of exciting, photogenic new spots for snapping pictures that aren’t already all over Instagram. From bars to beaches, these venues offer a fun day or night out — plus the opportunity to grab some social media … Read more
Some people visit the Chelsea Hotel because they want to be in the vicinity of the rooms where Bob Dylan wrote “Sara,” Sid Vicious stabbed Nancy Spungen, Arthur Miller recovered from his divorce from Marilyn Monroe and Janis Joplin pleasured Leonard Cohen. But, Taylor Swift fans are flocking to the counterculture landmark because she sings … Read more
Tucci is the city’s hottest new Italian restaurant in many a moon. Beautifully built atop fine 19th-century bones, it’s the first place that might give reigning boldface-magnet Carbone a run for its money — and for less money than that notoriously hot spot. Tucci — or TUCCI as they prefer to stylize the name — doesn’t … Read more
This is not your grandmother’s bingo. Bongo Bingo — a game night that features rave music, dance-offs, confetti and wacky prizes — is one of the city’s most winning new parties. “It’s just so random and weird and fun,” said Dara Pollak, 39, a content creator who attended the most recent Bongo Bingo, held Thursday … Read more
The cool kids are in the candy store. BonBon, a Swedish confectionery on the Lower East Side that’s open until midnight, has become an unlikely nightlife hot spot. “Last week, we came here instead of going to the bars,” said Katie Miller, 23, who works in e-commerce. “It’s a great Saturday night.” BonBon, a Swedish confectionery on … Read more
Early to bed, early to rave. Millennials who want to party like rock stars but sleep like their grandparents have found a safe space in the East Village. Matinée Social Club throws Saturday dance parties twice a month at Joyface, a 70s-themed cocktail bar on Seventh Street, that runs from 5 pm to 10 pm … Read more
You’re lucky to get into Miami’s glitziest bars and restaurants these days. But the city’s real money-movers shun those oversubscribed venues. They spend their days and evenings in exclusive spaces. “I feel the vibe of Miami now is centered on private clubs,” said Alana Oxfeld, who moved to Miami from New York in 2018. She … Read more
Shed no tears this Valentine’s Day. Shred them instead. Scorned lovers can savor the holiday this year by tearing mementos of their exes into pieces — just like their hearts once were torn apart. Just get a $16.50 ticket to the pop-up Crushed Heartbreak Bar at The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New York City in NoMad, … Read more
Taylor Swift’s decision to travel to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, has changed the nightlife experience for fans. Fox News Digital confirmed Swift plans on being in Las Vegas for the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers on Feb. 11. The “Midnights” singer is even … Read more
This scene is hot. Literally. Amidst freezing cold weather and January doldrums, New Yorkers are flocking to a massive dry, coed sauna inside the luxe new Bathhouse Flatiron to get sweaty — and find someone who makes them sweat. The 800-square foot room is heated to 185 degrees Fahrenheit and can fit almost 100 nearly naked … Read more
As the head of Groot Hospitality, David Grutman is in business with some of the hottest stars in the world (Bad Bunny, Pharrell Williams) and has created some of the most sought-after Miami hot spots (LIV nightclub, The Goodtime Hotel and restaurants such as Gekkō, Papi Steak and Komodo, to name a few). Future ventures … Read more
It’s a total vibe killer. Walking into a NYC restaurant and snagging a seat at the bar has long been a classic move, but, across the city, establishments are instituting new policies around bar seating, from reservations to formal wait lists. The walk-in is an endangered species, and patrons are furious. At the hugely popular … Read more
Scott Sartiano’s name has been followed by “the man behind Zero Bond” ever since he opened the Noho’s members-only club and started attracting guests like Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady and Mayor Eric Adams. Now the 48-year-old hospitality veteran has his name over the door in red-sauce inspired neon at the corner of Prince and Mercer … Read more
The City That Never Sleeps? Tell that to night owls starving for a bite to eat. Manhattan’s once thriving 24/7 eateries — where revelers spilling out of thumping clubs and after-hours hot spots would merge with an early-morning work crowd — are dwindling as staff shortages, rising real estate prices and soaring crime eat away … Read more
“First Take” or “Fashion Police?” It appeared to be the latter for Stephen A. Smith on Thursday as he kicked off the ESPN series with some styling commentary for co-analysts Jay Williams and Monica McNutt. “I don’t know what the hell is going on with my boy Jay Williams, he picks the day that I’m … Read more