Tag 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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PREGAME: Electric Zoo 2010

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Nico

For electronic music fans, dreams do come true as Made Event’s ship-captains Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma dock on the shores of Randall’s Island, New York for a second year of Electric Zoo, Labor Day Weekend (9/4-9/5). With notes … 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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Go to your ROOM!

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Nico

I’d gladly comply if my room was the room, a candlelit Soho sexytime. Even better, The Room is actually TWO rooms: 1) a well-curated bar with a variety of vino and beer taps built into the wall (points for preserving … 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 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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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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