New York’s club scene is so strong even Rudy couldn’t kill it. An overview of the best in the city’s nightlife – from drag dens to schmoozy singles scenes to parties that last long past dawn.
London Coming
BY ETHAN BROWN
Meet the new nightlife tourists: The D.J.-obsessed, the all-night partyers, the sweaty club kids yearning to dance free. Just don’t expect to see them at the Statue of Liberty.
The Twilo Zone
BY DEREK DE KOFF
Maudlin muscle boys! Drag-Queen Witches! Junior (Vasquez) junkies! After sixteen straight hours of partying in New York’s most caffeinated club, you’d look like this, too.
Beyond Hip and Unhip, There’s the China Club
BY CRAIG HOROWITZ
Back when the China Club started, Reagan was president and Adam Ant was a major musical figure. After fifteen years as one of the hottest rock clubs in history, it’s as strong as ever. (Where do you think the Yankees party?) The secret? No attitude.