Thrillist New York
Emailed in a LIST on: Wednesday January 3, 2007The List
Drinks: Nurse Bettie
Every sceney spot needs a spillover bar nearby -- a subdued place where you can booze 'til you're ready to face the prospect of wedging yourself into a jockeying throng. So if you're hitting the still-ludicrously-packed Back Room, meet up at this just-opened, tiny, pinup girl-themed bar first. It's literally next door, has comfortable (and weirdly butt-gripping) banquettes, and serves up cocktails stiff enough to make you forget that the beautiful women on the posters are by now involuntarily spilling over the seams of their Depends.
Gear: dunkxchange
At this sneaker-freak bazaar, collectors will be selling rare kicks priced anywhere from $70 to $1000+. As an attendee, you can also bring up to three pairs to sell/trade, but keep in mind the event's dominated by Nikes (AF-1s, Dunks, etc) -- so good luck unloading your Manwich-stained, glow-in-the-dark Keds.
Drinks: Pro Bull Riders at Lonesome Dove
If you're not catching this weekend's PBR rodeo at MSG, but still want to meet men who get their guts gored for a living, stop by the Dove's bar -- where top riders'll be sipping margaritas and comparing orthopedic braces. Lonesome's also instituted a buy-a-drink, get-an-app happy hour, with Friday's offering being Grilled Lamb Skewers -- hopefully not in honor of the attending celebrities.
Gear: Armani Exchange Semiannual Sale
This sale hacks up to 70% off tees, button-downs, pants, blazers, and outerwear. Prices on accessories are also reduced, but if you're eager to rock an Armani-monogrammed studded belt buckle, you're a complete jackA|X.
