Elliott Smith: XO August 25, 2001First let me say that I went to see a Smith show at Irving Plaza for the XO...
Airport 5: Tower In the Fountain of Sparks August 22, 2001Recapturing old magic is tough, as age and maturity obviously tend to kill youthful exuberance and original creativity....
Bourbon Street August 4, 2001[CLOSED] What do you think of when you think of New Orleans? No, not predictably horrible football teams....
Fred’s (West) August 4, 2001Since when is it okay to charge $10 for a hamburger? Wasn’t it not long ago that this...
Revival August 4, 2001[CLOSED] There are no gimmicks at this Astor Place area bar–and that’s actually pretty refreshing. No little couches,...
McSorley’s Old Ale House August 4, 2001There is absolutely no exaggeration here when we call this place “old.” McSorley’s has been packing ’em in...
Bouche Bar August 4, 2001[CLOSED] If you’ve ever had the fantasy of going to a bar with absolutely no attitude, no pressure...
Sutton Watering Hole August 4, 2001[CLOSED] We accidentally walked in here thinking it was Sutton Place, and found, to our dismay, that this...
Sutton Place Bar and Restaurant August 4, 2001[CLOSED] All we can remember from this nightmare is a crush of suits, the beeping of cell phones...
Turtle Bay Grill & Lounge August 4, 2001[CLOSED] Is a place really a grill if nobody eats there? Is a place really a lounge if...
McAleer’s Pub August 4, 2001[CLOSED] Looking for a good, honest to goodness pub that serves great burgers and a decent pint? Look...
Faces & Names August 4, 2001Ah, midtown, home of the suit and the overpriced, stuffy bar. Then you hear the name of a...
Carmine’s – Theater District August 4, 2001Ah, family style restaurants, the scourge of discerning chefs everywhere. Generally family style means little or no taste,...
Tequilaville August 4, 2001[CLOSED] The only mass-produced Mexican food that’s really worth anything is Taco Bell. Period. Along comes Tequilaville, where...
Korova Milk Bar August 4, 2001[CLOSED] If you’re not familiar with A Clockwork Orange you might not get what’s going on here. Is...
The Bitter End August 4, 2001If you haven’t had a friend from high school’s band play here (or a friend’s friend), then you...
Flashdancers August 4, 2001One of the top targets of Guiliani’s anti-fun committee over the years, Flashdancers has only gotten stronger. Flashdancers...
Blue & Gold Tavern August 4, 2001Look ma, no pretension. Who said just because we live in Manhattan that we have to pay outrageous...