Posts Tagged ‘DJ’
LA Sip, Chat, Chow: The Churchill
Category : All Reviews, Brunch, Casual, Celebrations, Cocktails, Girl's Night Out, Not NYC, Updates
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One part bar/lounge and one part resto equals The Churchill! Arriving close to 9p for a Girl’s Night Out pre-party meal, we quickly dove into a myriad of cocktails, and before we knew it yummy dishes were en route to our table. As soon as we downed the first round of oysters, the upstairs dining room was filled with party-goers ready for a good time grooving to beats from the DJ.
Don’t expect a gourmet meal at this modern gastropub….go for the DJ, cocktails and noshing!
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Sons of Essex Has Swagger
Category : All Reviews, Celeb Sightings, Celebrations, Cocktails, Girl's Night Out, Recent Chow Faves, Updates
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The Lower East Side has a new resident “hot spot” and it goes by the name of Sons of Essex. Don’t be confused when you approach the resto and a doorman in a fully functional deli greets you. Once you enter, all roads lead to a swanky, rustic, saloon-like speakeasy resto, lounge and bar. The decor is very reminiscent of a scene from HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire”. The wooden pillars, old photos, and bookshelves stocked with knick-knacks, books and canisters generates a retro-den feel.
The vibe is amazing, and much of that can be attributed to the dope soundtrack. Hip Hop classics keeps the crowd grooving while noshing and sipping. They kick things up a notch Thursday through Saturday with a live DJ rocking from the pit (sunken lounge area).
The menu is filled with American comfort food classics such as grilled cheese, ribs, lobster pot pie and mac & cheese laced with global seasonings and a creative twist.
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Fashion Plates At Salon Millesime
Category : All Reviews, Celebrations, Cocktails, Date Night, Girl's Night Out, Updates
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The subterranean lounge in the Carlton Hotel, Salon Millesime has a cool vibe. The vintage-glam spot serves small plates (you can also order from the upstairs restaurant that has a tasty seafood-inspired menu) and cocktails while grooving to a DJ or live music. It’s the perfect destination for date night and libations with friends.
I attended a birthday celebration for my girl Michelle’s sister, and we did it up in true Sip, Chat, Chow fashion.
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I Opt For Co-Op Food & Drink
Category : All Reviews, Celeb Sightings, Celebrations, Cocktails, Cravings, Girl's Night Out, Recent Chow Faves, Updates
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The new resto housed in the Hotel on Rivington, Co-Op Food and Drink has been pimped out! Hopefully all the bells and whistles prove to be the x-factor for success (because this wasn’t the case for its predecessors). It’s a creation from the Guerrilla Culinary Brigade, best-known for hosting pop-up dinners. They created a resto that delivers an experience for the senses- palate, personality and pop tunes -it’s the ultimate dinner party.
The New American menu spans the globe with a skew towards asian fusion and sushi. Le Bernardin alum, John Keller is at the helm, while Stephen Wong, formerly of Sushi of Gari, covers the sushi. They present us with bold flavors and creative executions via shareable plates. Every palate will be duly served.
The decor is just as bold as the dishes! The cool vibe releases a clubby aura that is manufactured from the glam-rock retro feel…….cool photos of NYC icons (Betsey Johnson and Moby) lace the dining room walls, a glass-covered ceiling, gold-mirror-tiled bar, leather booths, and an upbeat playlist of hits. Scenesters won’t be disappointed.
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Marble Lane @ The Dream Downtown
Category : All Reviews, Celebrations, Cocktails, Girl's Night Out, Updates
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Newcomer Marble Lane in the Dream Downtown has swagger. The upbeat vibe, low lighting, leather banquettes, sleek glass fixtures and party playlist makes the swanky Mepa resto a destination for many.
There was a good mix of people when we arrived, and as the night progressed patrons in suits were replaced with sexy women in minis and hipster dudes. Even though Marble Lane is housed in the middle of the hotel lobby, the sunken structure creates a good separation for the club-like resto. And the party doesn’t end here- after dinner head up to PH-D Rooftop Lounge for more cocktails, hot beats and exquisite views.
The inventive steakhouse menu with global influences comes to us by way of former Top Chef contestant, Manuel Trevino. He delivers creative preparations of steak, seafood and pasta dishes.
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