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New York City Entertainment
With Cathy Cunningham
Things to do & see in the big apple.
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Cathy Cunningham is a recent graduate and new addition to
Manhattan's social scene. Originally from Scotland, she has over
five years of experience in news journalism and is presently a
writer for a finance magazine. As the new girl starting out, she
knows the challenges in finding the time and funds to fully
experience the city's bright lights. However at the same time
she also knows the importance of balancing work with play..... |
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EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Author: Cathy Cunningham, New York City JournalistRock ‘n’ Roll and Rooftops
The Red Lion bar (Bleeker and Thompson) hosted
some fantastic musical talent on Saturday night in the form of
New Jersey’s Mike Clifford and New Rochelle’s Kevin Haden. The
guys rocked the Village hot-spot with an acoustic set comprising
their own delectable indie-rock material plus some covers
ranging from Sublime to Prince. Combined, Mike and Kevin’s
vocals are an amazing blend of soulful potency and meritorious
flair. If you haven’t witnessed one of their previous
performances, I highly recommend that you check Mike and Kevin
out at one of their upcoming gigs: August 31st at Café Vivaldi
(Jones Street - off Bleeker between 6th and 7th Ave) at 9.30 pm
or September 1st back at the Red Lion. Check out
www.myspace.com/mikeclifford for a preview, and gig
dates - then go see!
Following rave reviews from a NY networker friend, this week I
paid 230 5th Avenue (between 26th and 27th) a visit: the rooftop
bar, one of the largest in the city, is relatively concealed
from passers-by on 5th, yet has recently been referred to as the
Studio 54 of rooftop bars. Art collector and owner Steven
Greenberg has implemented his impeccable taste and love of
decadence here in recreating aspects from his other projects,
such as the Roxy Roller Disco and the rooftop of Hotel
Gansevoort. Formerly the Victoria Hotel, the 20th floor of 230
is a sumptuous deck spreading over the 8,000 square foot space,
with breathtaking views waiting to be consumed in unison with
the classic cocktails ($14 and up). The Empire State Building is
just one of the unequivocal views you will have at 230; the
post-work crowd keep the atmosphere alight as the sun sets on
Manhattan.
If the elite price-tags at 230 are a little too expensive, Bar
13 just off Union Square (13th St and University Place) offers a
less spectacular but more pocket-friendly alternative: the roof
space is smaller yet atmospheric, decked out with inspiration
from Miami bars, and midweek drinks are 2 for 1 between 5 and
7pm.
After a tough morning of downtown shopping, my friend and I went
to Pete’s Tavern (18th St and Irving Place), for some brunch. A
minute’s walk from Union Square, this bar/restaurant serves up
no-fuss Italian-American cuisine in a comfortable local-esque
setting. We sat outside in the August sunshine, people-watching
and taking in the area’s pretty surroundings, while enjoying the
$9.95 brunch (including drink). Service is fast and friendly,
and portions are amply big; following the shopping cardio - I
treated myself to a turkey burger big enough for two and
momentarily feared that I may not fit my recent purchases
afterwards!
~*~Cathy~*~
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