Like any Manhattanite who has explored the top party locations that this fine city has to offer, I have found myself at Marquee with mixed feelings, and I am not the only one. With that in mind, let’s separate fact from fiction here and discuss the West Chelsea hotspot that has been at the top of the social pecking order for quite some time.
Marquee is an architectural masterpiece with its two-level build. A glass bead chandelier lights up the dramatic main room which is accented by dark, polished wood on all sides and extensive banquette seating sweeps the room. At the back, a pyramid-like staircase leads to a soundproof, glassed-in, second-floor lounge overlooking the vaulted main room. It can seem a little small when packed but hey, what easier way to start making new friends? (if you know what I mean)
The issue here for the masses is that the namedropping and guest list at the door is as tough as old school Mike Tyson. Be prepared to have a girl to guy ratio of 3/1 and unless they are not that crowded, expect to be buying a bottle or 2. Be dressed to impress and don’t even think for a minute that the old look of Ed Hardy or Affliction is going to fly with these doormen, you’ll be straight laughed at. The drinks are a little pricey, but once you get past that issue, you’ll definitely be enjoying a good-looking crowd boogying down to techno remixes and quality hip-hop.
Overall, this is a still a top playground for the social elite, and if you are going to make an appearance there I’d step my game up by dressing the part.
You may want to go liquefy some of your stocks and bonds also to help pay for the night.
(For more info visit: www.marqueeny.com)
By: Jason Holzberg
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