Category Archives: Nightlife

THE GREEN @ Aloha Tower

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Nico

On January 16, 2011, those in-the-know filled the beer garden at Gordon Biersch in The Aloha Tower Marketplace to toss back some green bottles (mainlanders call it ‘Heineken’) and enjoy the musical tendings of Hawaii’s breakout reggae band, The Green, … Continue reading →

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SF REdux

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Nico

I miss San Francisco. That city was the perfect halfway point between my crazed Empire State of Mind and my Polynesian Paralysis. Here’s a short-list of the places I enjoyed: Food: Gracias Madre (organic Mex. Hollah at tha Horchata and … Continue reading →

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Electric Zoo 2010: A Rave Dustbowl

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Nico

For two whole days, Electric Zoo shook Randall’s Island with music from the world’s best electronic artists. A veritable 1990s time-capsule, the event drew a crowd from all corners of the globe and all walks of life: an older set … Continue reading →

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Keep that Toddy hot

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Nico

If I had a dollar for every time a bartender warmed my glass with piping hot water BEFORE pouring in the Toddy concoction, I’d have one single solitary dollar… …and I’d put that dollar up on my wall in homage … Continue reading →

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In my hood: Floyd’s

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Nico

From the folks who brought you Union Hall comes another bocce-infused, bourbon-soaked booze joint located in Brooklyn Heights. Too lazy to make it out to the LES-esque Smith Street, I simply traipsed across the street and entered Floyd’s–a cozy nook … Continue reading →

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Going Green

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Nico

It’s hard to say whether the new Poland Spring Eco-Shape bottle is reaaaaalllly all that green. “Smaller Cap = Less Plastic.” Sure? Except if my office keeps ordering bottles and bottles by the cases then the smaller cap doesn’t matter … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival (8/8)

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Nico

The 2nd annual Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival (BEMF) was a real life yin-and-yan experience: daytime and nightime, indoor stage and outdoor stage, PBRs/Booze (dehydrate) and Zico Coconut Water (hydrate), one-man shows and full-on bands, hi-tops and low-cuts, clean cut and … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Bowl

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Nico

Back in May, I called Brooklyn Bowl and asked them how much it would be to reserve 4 lanes for my bday jam session: “Oh I’m so sorry! We don’t open until late June!” said a sprite phone-answerer. Well now … Continue reading →

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Don’t tell your mom I told you

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Nico

College. A blissful time of erudition and scamming free beer whenever possible. Ahhh, the memories. But now you’ve graduated (almost?) and it’s time to step up your merry-mooching ways. Cue My Open Bar. It’s your 1-stop shop on your way … Continue reading →

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Viva la Revolucion

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Nico

A sweet buddy of mine named Roby is promoting a party TONITE @ Socialista. Apparently it’s hotter than a beret on Che. Arrive by 1130pm and say “Roby S” at the door. Dress like you’re as hot as these NY … Continue reading →

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