PETER GAITEN
History is oft dictated by a few great men—great not always in character, but in their capacity to shape the world around them. As epicenter of the nightlife universe, NYC’s shadowy godfathers of the night are of particular interest. As the minds behind the most successful, exclusive, and profitable clubs of their respective eras, these pioneers have almost single-handedly revolutionized the game.
Spanning the debaucherous, gilded '20s of the Jazz Age, to the current EDM-fueled bacchanals, the men behind the curtain have conceptualized nightlife into the brand it currently is. By marketing exclusivity, affluence, popular music, and atmosphere, these 5 men elevated revelry into an art form—of which they are the maestros.
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Music »
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On who he is, plans for the future and why his music is different
Socialites & Gossip »
Actor leaves show over creative differences
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A review of Noah Baumbach's 'Frances Ha'
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Food & Drinks »
A spot of afternoon tea, anyone?
The Peruvian restaurant offers traditional and Asian-influenced dishes on its new summer menu
"Eat. Drink. End Hunger."
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Nightlife »
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La Marina revamps a desolate park space
Apt. 78 boasts impressive lineup for its 'Summer Series'
Cool $h!t »
The newest in social rating
Gadgets that will add some awesome to your life
Just in time for bike month, grab some illuminated wheels for riding pleasure!
EyeParty—The name says it all
Style & Fashion »
Sample sale, Rachel Zoe
Easy breezy hairstyles
To celebrate their five year milestone, Dannijo has launched a fabulous collection just for the occasion
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Charity »
Target's FEED Collection Helps Provide Meals For Starving Children
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Help be Martin Gore's 'Personal Jesus' by sharing the miracle of water
