One thing is clear about former Ultra NY--owner Tommy Tardie (of Fuelray fame) is shooting for VIP. The DJ booth overlooking the dance floor serves as a double-agent "tree-house" where important folk can mingle minus civilian interference. Thirty bodies can squeeze into the clandestine clubhouse, and the greatest part is that you can't really see their smug faces. On ground level, the lounge offers comfy couches where young, wannabe scenesters will buy their bottles before venturing into the Ally-McBeal-esque unisex bathrooms. The greatest attraction? Mixologist Stefan Trummer, of Bouley and Masa fame. He's as nice as he is hot. Surprisingly enough, the staff is just as friendly, and you can catch them dancing right alongside you. The somber black uniforms belie their boogiedown nature, which seamlessly blends with the psychedelic videos playing on the 80-foot plasma screen. The biggest question mark is the location: tucked between 40/40, Eugene's, and Gypsy Tea, there's no way of knowing whether it will draw a crowd of Manhattanite movers and shakers… or the beautiful masses of B&T. Time will tell.

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37 W 26th Street
Btwn 6th & Broadway
New York , NY   10010
Phone: (212) 725-3860