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This week in nightlife lawsuits – “Let me do coke off you or you’re fired”

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((Source and Photo From the New York Post))

According to the NY Post, Nicole Slama, a former cocktail waitress at Quo in NYC is suing Gary Malhotra, the owner and her former boss, because he wanted to do coke off her body. He of course claims that he just wants money from him.

You know what… ugh… I dont even care at the moment with too much shit going on in my own life. But, no matter who is proven to be a liar, stories like this just make me want to go to an Irish bar to do my drinking.

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I am cheered up:-) This man has a green beard, your argument is invalid

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Russian Jersey Shore spinoff planned. To be named Brighton Beach.

Oh boy.

A production team is currently casting and shopping around a Russian themed spinoff of the Jersey Shore to potential networks, predictably titled “Brighton Beach” (to my non Russian and non New York readers – it’s a big Russian Neighborhood in Brooklyn NY).

Are you a Russian-American that adheres to offensive stereotypes? Do you excessively drink, pimp out your Nissan, wear track suits (fellas) and full makeup and heels to McDonalds (ladies). Then check out their web site http://brightonbeachshow.com/ .

“We are big fans of ‘Jersey Shore,’ but the Russian community has its own set of characters which we think could be even more interesting,” said co-creator Elina Miller, who is working to find a network for the show, in an interview with the New York Post.

As a Russian, I don’t know if I should be delighted or offended that this show is being produced (to be honest, I am both), because outside of certain parts of NYC noone is really knows or cares about these stereotypes. I’m also contemplating sending in a video for shit’s sake.

But on the other hand, what first comes to mind when you think Russian stereotypes is excessive drinking, unlike the myriad of “guido” stereotypes that are out there. So add an amplification factor of television and you have a serious risk of kids getting alcohol poisoning because they wanted to show off for the television cameras. Now, what can we expect from this show?

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Good times, I think. In any case, the stereotypes are more or less the same – weird fashions, loud parties, love of “our food”. Except Russian women don’t punch each other. But who knows, it’s Brighton Beach…. oh boy

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FREE La Pomme Entry + epic CHEAP pre gaming this Saturday

Well, it has finally happened, I got my own guest list at a place, so let’s see where these shenanigans lead:-).

This Saturday, February 27th, head on out to La Pomme, one of the newest and hottest NYC Lounges, it will simply blow you away. And the best part – I am one of 2 people that will have a FREE list.

That’s right, mention “Serge’s List” at the door and get in for free ! And if you thought that’s awesome, there’s more. Right next door is “Hog Pit”, and with a name like that you bet that there’s gonna be drink deals – $3 pints and $10 pitchers.

Anyway, here’s the gameplan for Saturday:

1. Dress well (always recommended with La Pomme)

2. Head down to Hog’s Pit (37 W 26th St, between 6th and Broadway) before 11 pm to get some cheap drinks ($3 pints, $10 pitchers)

3. At 11 pm head next door to La Pomme (37 West 26th Street – yes, uts the same address), and mention Serge’s list at the door. (I wanna keep track of how many people I bring, and besides, its FREE). 11 is the best time to show up because FREE entry might be limited, so the earlier you get there, the better.

4. Have fun!

And I’ll leave you with this image

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Saturday I’ll be at La Pomme, roll through!

Hey everyone. This Saturday, after being thoroughly satisfied by the Eventige crew’s other parties, I’m gonna check out their latest offering at La Pomme in NYC. Never been there, don’t know what to expect, but it’s a Saturday night at a hot place, so things should be fun. This place is still pretty new, as an google image search yielded no pics of the venue, but rather this:

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Check out the facebook page of the event, or check out the details below and come join up:

Doors open at 11pm. Space and guest list are limited.
FREE Admission for gentlemen
FREE Admission for ladies
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Arrive at La Pomme at 11pm
2) Till the door person you are on the
Alexei guestlist (no other guestlist is FREE all night besides Alexei guestlist)
3) There may be a line (most likely), but once the door person is aware that you are with the Alexei guestlist, he will expedite your entry
4) Feel free to call me / text me when you arrive or if you have any issues whatsoever: (917) 583-9082
All the best,
Alexei Alankin
BBM – 30DF743C
Mobile – 917-583-9082
E-Mail – Alexei@eventige.com
Website – http://EventigeEvents.com
YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/EventigeEvents

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Party hard, but not too hard at Empire hotel this Friday

The headline was just an excuse to run this awesome picture:

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But for real, one of my top flight promoter friends is having his birthday celebration, and everyone’s invited. It goes down this Friday at Empire Hotel Rooftop at 44 West 63rd Street and Broadway. Yes, the same Empire hotel that’s known for its great views of the city and Derek Jeter meeting his now fiance there. Though I can’t guarantee that you’ll meet baseball all stars or beautiful  girls grounded and intelligent enough to tame their ways, I can guarantee a really good time with a really awesome crowd (I was there last week, it was awesome). Here are the details from the birthday boy himself, Alexei Alankin (if you don’t feel like reading just hit the facebook ):

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Arrive at the Empire Hotel no earlier than 10:45pm, but before midnight

2) Tell the door person you are part of the Alexei’s Birthday

3) There may be a line (most likely), but once the door person is aware that you are with Alexei’s Birthday, he will expedite your entry to the rooftop.

4) Feel free to call me / text me when you arrive or if you have any issues whatsoever: (917) 583-9082

All the best,

Alexei Alankin
Mobile: (917) 583-9082
BBM: 30DF743C
E-mail: alexei@eventige.com

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NYC Health Department looks to snatch permits from 5 clubs for violating smoking bans

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See, this is why we can’t have nice things.  The New York Daily News reports that 5 NYC nightclubs – M2 Ultralounge, The Box, Southside, Lit Lounge and Imperial – might have their food and beverage permits revoked because they were all caught in an undercover sting. And what is the undercover sting about?

Smoking. Yes, smoking. The health department sent out undercover workers to these locations to see if the clubs were doing anything to enforce the city’s smoking bans. And all of those clubs allegedly have people lighting up repeatedly in full view of not only the undercover workers, but a large number of the club’s staff. In fact, the undercover workers found bathroom attendants at M2 selling “looseys” (single cigarettes for the uninformed).

And another kicker – the New York Daily News interviewed the owner of South Side who mentioned that his was a no smoking establishment. And to prove it – the daily news pulled out a picture taken from the club’s site – which clearly showed people smoking. (the club’s site is down right now, apparently people do not know how to remove a simple picture).

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Now, I really could care less either way about the smoking ban in NYC. But rules are rules, this isn’t Vietnam, so if you don’t follow them expect this shit to happen.

However now I am soo tempted to play a new game every time I go out – “spot the undercover health department worker”.

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I’m throwing a ‘Pink’ themed party at DaDa in NYC. And yes, there is a stretch pink Mini Cooper involved

This is a pretty epic moment, because this Thursday is the first party that I am an official sponsor of! Check out the flyer below (Yes, I’m on the freaking flyer).

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Now, for a little bit of information on the party. It will be held at DaDa Lounge in NYC, which is located at 218 east 53rd street,  2nd floor, between 1st and 2nd avenues (Click here to check it out on google maps), and there will be a raffle to win a limo ride in a stretch pink mini cooper while drinking champagne.

Yeah, I said it, a stretch pink Mini Cooper while drinking champagne. This car is an urban legend in NYC, as it randomly appears on people’s blogs and facebooks, as is should be, since it’s the only pink stretch Mini Cooper in the tri state area.

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The place in itself is pretty amazing. I visited it last week and was pleasantly surprised at the whole scene. First of all, there is plenty of space to sit, the bar is stocked with my favorite beer -  Sam Adams light, and the bartenders are well versed in all things 90’s – I actually found myself  in a really long conversation about Saved By the Bell and how sitcoms nowadays don’t have “very special episodes” that deal with serious issues.

Anyway, come on out to DaDa Lounge this Thursday, January 28th at 8:45pm (please try to be on time), and tell the doorman you’re with Celebrity Clubber (there will be no door drama, guaranteed). And wear your pink! I got this cool suit jacket that has an outline of the Great Wall of China  on the back, in pink of course, so I’m all set.

PRICE: This is important – the $5-$5-$5 deal DaDa has set up – you pay $5 for admission, $5 for your first drink and $5 for your raffle ticket for the Pink Mini Cooper Champagne Limo. The bar has all sorts of reasonably priced beers, mixes and food, so everyone can check it out.

There is a facebook page for the event - HERE. RSVP there if you want

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Haitian Relief party at NYC has a strict dress code. C’mon son.

If you’ve been watching the news recently, you know that donating to Haitian relief funds is the cool new thing to do, which it should be, because what happened in Haiti is a complete disaster and tragedy, and I am extremely proud of the people that are mobilizing their efforts. (Once again, the text message donation to the American red cross is texting HAITI to 90999 to donate $10). When I’ve been out this past week, I have noticed little donation stations everywhere. And my facebook inbox is slowly filling up with invites to Haitian relief parties, which is cool, until i noticed this email from one of the promoters, who will go nameless. It’s in response to a party being held in Roam in NYC this Thursday, during which they will be taking donations to charities such as the American Red Cross, Danitas Children and 1srg.

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Guys- No T-Shirts, Baggy/messy Jeans, Sneakers ( non-tasteful).
WE want you to wear collard button down shirts, jeans or pants that are ironed, sneakers if fashionable, shoes would be great. No Baseball hats. Please, for crying out loud, no Timberlands!

Ladies- Heels, Skirts or Dresses. Jeans in good taste or tights :D ummm lol, no sneakers.

The Doorman is going to be hard, and very strict. Yes, he looks like a reject Moby, but it’s his job to be selective,so please respect out Dress code :D

Now, we are not dumb, we all know that dress codes at nightclubs exist, but enforcing a super strict dress code and turning people away at the door at a party that is meant to collect as much money as possible for worthwhile charities aiding in a tragedy?

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C’mon son, get the fuck out of here with that bullshit.

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Greenhouse in NYC hits the racist lawsuit trifecta

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The popular NYC nightclub Greenhouse has yet another racism lawsuit on their hands. What’s the count now? I remember reporting on two past incidents – one experienced personally, the other – the first of these lawsuits. Now, according to the New York Post, four more people are suing the nightclub for allegedly turning them away because they were black or Hispanic.

Cynthia Toro, Lisbet Fernandez, Brenda Reyes and Claribel Reyes say they were “very hurt and disappointed” when they were shut out from a friend’s birthday at Greenhouse on Varick Street. Now, what’s interesting about this case is that all four were ladies going to a birthday party – two conditions that usually are quite good for entry and when combined virtually guarantee you access. But apparently not this time.

Another thing that I found interesting was this was the 3rd Greenhouse racism lawsuit, but only the 2nd I heard of. Wow, it is getting difficult to keep up. I am setting the over/under for NYC club racism lawsuits to 5 for 2010.

And, as expected, a spokeswoman for Greenhouse called the current suit “frivolous,” and “an attempt to piggyback on past allegations long proven false.” Juicy lawsuits, time to break out the Michael Jackson popcorn picture and see how this plays out.

Source (NY Post)

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Last minute parties? I got em

I have yet to make new years plans, that goes for a bunch of other people as well. So here is a hookup!! One of my top promoters (Adam Glove) is throwing a whole bunch of parties, so if you’re looking for ideas in New York and Miami, hit him up.

www.theallianceparties.com – NYC

www.snaptickets.com/adamglove – Miami
Party Hard!!
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