ike August 4, 2001[CLOSED] Despite being born in the 70’s, we can’t imagine that the fifties ever actually looked like this....
Lavagna August 4, 2001Granted this Mediterranean/Italian joint isn’t the easiest place to get to, but it’s well worth a stroll down...
d.b.a. December 1, 2000In high school a lot of our friends listened to N.W.A. We all know what that stands for....
Cucina di Pesce October 4, 2000[CLOSED] Step down into this East Village Italian fishery and one feels as though Tuscany has been transplanted...
Solas October 4, 2000There are certain bars out there that are only fun when you’re the one who brings the crowd....
9C October 4, 2000[CLOSED] Nothing makes you feel more like a local than hanging in a bar that has absolutely no...
Tenth Street Lounge June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Despite this lounge’s velvet rope, $10 cover after 10:30PM and $6 bottled beers, it doesn’t draw the...
Chez Es Saada June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Billy, you ever been in a Turkish prison? Well, we have — and it’s called Chez Es...
Gemini Lounge June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Certainly the strangest candidate on the velvet rope tour, Gemini Lounge loves to think of itself as...
La Linea June 7, 2000D.J.’s spinnin’, people chillin’, red lights, strong drinks and a laid back attitude prevail at this cool East...
Flamingo East February 26, 2000[CLOSED] Is it a gay bar? It’s hard to tell when there aren’t any people in the place....
Barmacy February 26, 2000[CLOSED] One in a long line of NYC bars that used to be something else before the East...
The Holy Basil February 26, 2000[CLOSED] Holy shit! This second floor Thai restaurant makes you feel as though you’ve risen above the touristy,...
Vazac’s (a.k.a. 7B / Horseshoe Bar) February 26, 2000Now this is a bar. Actually most visitors don’t even know the true name of this place —...
Global 33 February 26, 2000[CLOSED] “Tapas that couldn’t be better unless it was topless” is how fans describe this “hip” East Village...
Nightingale Bar February 26, 2000[CLOSED] Addendum [cuz things change] This place is still apparently called Nightingale, but is now a snoozy lounge,...
Musical Box February 26, 2000[CLOSED] What sounds like it should be an object sitting on Marcia Brady’s dresser is actually a hip,...
2A February 26, 2000Overall, one of the best bars around. Sure, the real East Villagers probably turn up their noses at...