Thomas Onorato, the "doorbitch" of Glen Belverio's Confessions from the Velvet Ropes looks into his crystal disco ball: Will you be getting into this season's hottest clubs?

Room service, stripper poles, a VIP treehouse and the return of La Esquina's Serge Becker are just the start.

Where to catch a cocktail after the outdoor movie, concert, or ballgame.

When getting to the beach is a hassle, the resorative powers of drinking at a waterfront bar should suffice.

No house on Fire Island or even a fire escape where you can barbecue? At these bars, the weekends can still be about grilling and chilling.

Move over, mojito: The caipirinha is the drink of the moment and its signature ingredient, the Brazilian spirit cachaça, is fueling other summer libations, too.

What might a celebrity scenester’s summer calendar look like? Put on your Gucci tortoise shells and take a gander. (Escapes to the Almafi not included.)

East End is the new West Chelsea: This weekend club-row hot spots head for the beach.

New clubs and lounges in New York City, Spring 2006.

Who's been seen on the scene at the Tribeca Film Festival