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Nightlife & Clubbing
Trendy all-night lounges tucked behind the walls of a crumby Chinese restaurant,
stadium-size discotheques that clang to the thump of DJ-rubbed beats and after-
after-after-parties on the roof as the sun rises. An alternate universe lurks
between the cracks of everyday life and it welcomes savvy visitors just as much
as the locals in the know.
Clubbing 101
New Yorkers are always looking for the next big thing, and thus the city's club scene
changes faster than a New York minute. Promoters drag revelers around the city for weekly
events held at all of the finest addresses, and when there's nothing on, it's time to hit the
dance floor stalwarts. When clubbing it never hurts to plan ahead; having your name on a
guest list can relieve unnecessary frustration and disappointment. If you're an uninitiated
partier, dress the part. If you're fed the 'private party' line, try to bluff - chances are high
that you've been bounced. Also, don't forget a wad of cash as many nightspots (even the
swankiest ones) often refuse credit cards, and in-house ATMs scam a fortune in fees.
Top Tip
While the NYC club scene may be fickle, there's no shortage of websites confirming what's hot and what's not.
›
New York Magazine
(
www.nymag.com/nightlife
) offers brilliantly curated nightlife options by the people who
know best.
›
Urbandaddy
(
www.urbandaddy.com
) delivers up-to-the-minute info and a handy 'hot right now' list.
›
Time Out
(
www.timeout.com/newyork/clubs-nightlife
) serves up articles and listings of where to get your groove
on.
