The SKINny September 26, 2005I love when bars try to fit in the name of the city they’re in into the name...
Plan B December 15, 2004[CLOSED] If this is Plan B, maybe they should move on to plan C or D or Z....
Tenement June 10, 2004[CLOSED] The name of this joint certainly doesn’t inspire confidence. It brings about visions of supping at a...
Lotus Lounge February 5, 2004[CLOSED] What a serendipitous find this place was! A respite from the scene that dominates the Lower East...
Essex August 6, 2003The first thing we noticed about Essex is the cool, double-decker space. It looks like one of those...
The Edge April 1, 2003[CLOSED] Darts and beer. It doesn’t get simpler than that. After all, this is a simple place that...
Bar Nine February 10, 2003By Jove I think they’ve got it. A decent mix of young and old, traditional and trendy, pub...
Botanica June 9, 2002Basement bars in the East Village always come with a warning: bring your own respirator. Bring your inhaler....
Void June 9, 2002[CLOSED] As a cinema studies minor, I took a lot of classes in the visual arts college at...
Alphabet Lounge June 9, 2002[CLOSED] What do you get when you mix pretension and utter lameness? Hello Alphabet Lounge. How about a...
The No Malice Palace June 9, 2002[CLOSED] The No Malice Palace is one of those desperate contradictions that just begs to be exploited–exploited by...
Sweet and Vicious October 23, 2001We’re still not sure what’s going on with the bar naming in NYC. Wouldn’t you be scared to...
Cachette August 4, 2001[CLOSED] Don’t let the velvet rope fool you, this mellow bar is neither snobby nor exclusive. Also, don’t...
Orchard Bar August 4, 2001[CLOSED] is now: 200 Orchard We don’t know what it is, but this is one of those places where...
Solas October 4, 2000There are certain bars out there that are only fun when you’re the one who brings the crowd....
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...
La Linea June 7, 2000D.J.’s spinnin’, people chillin’, red lights, strong drinks and a laid back attitude prevail at this cool East...
Rivertown Lounge June 7, 2000[CLOSED] This lounge is a bit of an anomaly. Surrounded by trendy bars packed with models, tiny dives...
