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A little birdy just reported walking by Manor and seeing an eviction certificate in the window. Classy! More...

More news through the intertubes today from clubland. A little birdy sent in a status report on Mike Satsky's new project- the alleged colab between him, Jeffrey Chodorow and Tony Theodore in the Ono space, which seems to be closing on Halloween. Word around the campfire is that the masses will have to wait till December for a grand opening with staff meetings commencing mid-November. Now, we remember that at one point, Ono was to become that other Chodorow colab, Maxim Steak. So much for that. We also remember the last club that we are aware of that Chodorow was a parner in (rumjungle excluded)... Chaos. Now, those were the days. More...

MH kitsch and liquor alongside overaged fratboys and liquor [Urbanite] Now undersage drinkers will truly rough it [NYM] We're all just small fish in a big internet ocean [Radar] The point? Bottle service, naaturally [Gawker] More...

Word on the street is that things are not so plum at the Plumm. A little birdy writes in that honcho Noel Ashman is involved in a tough lawsuit with his former head of security. And promoters are 'leaving left and right'. And a doorman and bottle host 'just put in their two weeks'. And waitresses and bartenders haven't been 'recieveing their credit card tips'. Hmmm... sounds like the writing is on the wall. Anyone know what's going on on the wrong side of 9th Avenue? More...

Last night, DBTH headed over to the IAC to help save strays. The ASPCA had their benefit there and the place got pretty hot. DJ Berrie was at the top of his game, mixing our favorite disco music with top forty. and i've always had a soft spot for dogs, and they had some pretty cute ones roaming about, along with socialites gillian hearst simonds, kristen johnson, amanda hearts, dylan lauren, lake bell, katie lee joel, thom filicia, lorenzo borghese, maggie rizer, martha plimpton, and some real housewives (our faves) . i nearly adopted one but came one or two drinks short. our only complaint was the pervasive lack of disco attire, despite the invite claiming such. we had nearly thrown on our orange polyester but switched at the last minute. another reason we think non-socialites have more fun. we headed to the hog pit straight aways upon leaving for some authentic throwdown. More...

Our friends over at Gothamist have a copy of Milk & Honey maestor Sasha Petraske's email announcing the specifics for the previously reported transformation of Milk & Honey from a cocktail bar to a private club. Not just any kind of private club, but a Social Club Charter from New York State. Bam! No more text reservations (after the transformation period). From now on there will be a series of membership levels, or keys, that provide various levels of access. We like the key for those in the industry. Does that include DBTH? Milk and Honey, Cocktail Mecca, Goes From Secret to Private [Gothamist] More...

It's been a busy week on the circuit. Last night at Skylight Studios in Soho the Raconteurs fronted by Jack White of the White Stripes rocked an intimate crowd for the launch of the T-Mobile G1- the first smart phone to utilize the new Google Android platform. This was easily one of the best parties of the year. Having recently completed a relentless world tour, the Raconteurs played a deafening full set. This little birdy just missed them at Austin City Limits last month, but last night more than made up for it. Not to mention the food and drink- there was a Japanese candy bar, hot dogs, pretzels, assorted global tapas and yet again, Cassidy (the hardest working DJ in show business) holding down the DJ duties. More pics after the jump. More...

Party party across from Thomspon LES [HC] Some people could benefit from better form [Gawker] Times Square needs SL to make it cool [Eater] Sewers? We're into "old bookstores" now [Gothamist] More...

Hennessy threw down at Gotham Hall last night in celebration of the Hennessy Artistry tour featuring Ne-Yo. The series finale had Ne-Yo performing on stage with Fabolous and Leona Lewis. Cassidy and Jazzy Jeff provided backup DJ support. We have to tip our hats to Noah and Jason- the NYC/LV duo are at the top of their game. While we missed the red carpet and didn't get to ask Ne-Yo or Fab our prepared questions (If they want it, do cowards still get it?), we spotted Usher, Ludacris and Russell Simmons among the who's-who of the Hip Hop and R&B worlds. Oh, and Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo (Pride!). Word was that Simmons held court at a Presidential Debate party afterwards- more on that later. We got our opening invitation for Lavo last month, but we're still waiting for the empty seat on the jet the next time you guys go out there (NYE plans aren't quite nailed down yet...). More...

Just days after Pink Elephant unveiled their Sao Paolo intentions, a Little Birdy was peeping on 10AK's slick new website and discovered something crazy! Not wanting to be outdone by their rival to the north, it seems Scott and Richie are destined to head south to battle it out in Sao Paolo for the love and money of Brazil's jet set. Also on tap is the long rumored 1OAK Miami. Is 1OAK really making its first expansion in South America, or is this just a bit of one-upsmanship to tweak the Pink Team? And if these plans are real, then are they for real? Do these NY operators with a limited global presence, excluding the one off parties at film festivals etc., think that the Brazilian youth are going to be swayed by a short lived NYC brand? Or is this just a licensing deal, enabling their investors to get a bit more cash back? If the latter is true, the owners must hope that these locations don't diminish their brand name, which isn't that strong to begin with. More...

Last night Highland Park Distillary hosted a dinner at the new Avro|Ko Bowery outpost Double Crown to debut their new (old) 40-year. We are scotch fans and it's hard to pass up the chance to sample some hooch that was distilled before our parents were even met. Especially one that retails for $2000 a bottle. Anyway, Public and DC chef Brad Farmerie prepared a dinner pairing the courses with a flight of Highland Park- from the 12-year to the 40-year. The highlight was a roast half-duck which was paired with the 25-year. Another highlight was being seated next to Adam Levy, editor of The Whisky Life magazine. Gotta get me some of that life. Behold the bottle after the jump and Adam, if you need a field reporter... More...

Just when we are being told that Bunaglow 8 is poised for a great comeback, we get word that any yahoo with a Facebook account can get invited to a party in its hallowed halls. For instance, tonight we have been invited to "Join Me at BUNGALOW 8 on WEDNESDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 15th For ROCK & ROLL by NYC DJ LEGEND "UNCLE MIKE" and Browse a Very Special collection of Vintage Rock Concert T Shirts For Sale Provided by REFRESHMINT VINTAGE." Sounds hot and exclusive, just like the old Bungalow. More...

Classic is the rage these days. Absinthe dens, traditional cocktails, blah blah. But we got a chuckle at this morning's sponsored ad from Urban Daddy, asking to conisder Drambuie for our next drink order. According to the Daddy, Drambuie is "crafted with aged malt whiskies and spiced honey, and formed from a secret recipe that dates back to 1745. You're probably familiar with its key role in a Rusty Nail (two parts DRAMBUIE liqueur, one part Scotch), but you might be surprised to learn it also goes down easy with cranberry juice or soda." Yummo. So barkeeps, consider yourself warned. There will be a serious run on the Buie starting today. Make sure you are fully loaded. More...

What can you say about Upstairs, other than it was fun while it lasted. Originally outed in a Page Six item, the Soho club became notorious on the tubes of DBTH, with its curtains, Diddy fights, rules for entry, and Wayne's general disdain for us. But the fun time is over for now. After seeing our report of a lack of activity the past few weeks, a Little Birdy told us I'm pretty sure it may be done for good. When they applied for theliquor license, they applied for a restaurant license which means theyhave to stop serving after 10pm - this was obviously not happening.But all hope is not lost. According to our commenters, the Upstairs team is "moving it down the block to fr.og and changing the name". This means that Origine, which was Zev Norotsky project, obviously didn't pan out so good. Sigh. Apparently the Upstairs team has been working round the clock on getting the space ready, and will unveil their creation sometime in the next few weeks. More...

We experienced the fun that the Chelsea Hotel AC had to offer this summer, and we are happy when our friends get a nice shot of positive press. But we had to chuckle when at the bottom of the Boîte column this week in the Sunday Styles section, the sightings at the hotel were Maroon 5, Sean Avery, and George Gurley. It's not often that a NYC reporter gets a a shout out as a celeb, but we aren't going to hate. Congrats George, you are a real superstar. More...

We haven't heard much from the corner of Spring and Broadway in the past few month. No celeb sighting, no fights, no flyer follies. Nothing. Then a Little Birdy reported, "I've been to Upstairs above Cafe Bari three times in the last two weeks and it's always locked and closed". Our friends at the Bloc Group issued a no comment, but word on the street that the entire concept is getting a redo, and the team will be unveiling it sometime in the next few weeks. In the meantime, you will have to find a way to cope. We will all get through this together. More...

It's a holiday weekend. The world's economy is crashing and your portfolio has been destroyed. The Mets and Yankees aren't in the playoffs (heh). So why not take your last $199 and go to Montauk? There's no minimum, and none of the ass hats from the summer will be there to annoy you. Because by Tuesday, your bank will be out of business and you won't have that $199 anyway, so you may as well have fun spending it. More...

Prospect Heights is Hot Hot Hot. Or at least that's what some dashing, vivacious and skilled reporter had to say in the NY Times Travel section about the neighborhood. Please do take a gander. More...

The economies of Las Vegas and London are in the crapper. Who knows what is happening with Dubai? But Brazil, while caught up in the global crisis, has experienced a manufacturing boom these past few years and is hotter than ever. Now, our own Pink Elephant has decided to plant a South American Stake in Sao Paulo, bringing a little NYC sizzle to one the largest cities in the world. Will the brand play there? We aren't certain, since the culture of Brazil is well defined and not dependent on US trends. But Sao Paulo has come into its own as a global destination, and we admire the Pink crew for heading there to ride the wave. In other Pink Elephant news, a Little Birdy tells us that they are also California dreaming, saying "heard from a source within the company that construction is already underway at the old Nationale space" in the heart of Hollywood. We always loved the multi level Hollywood club, but it was never really a dance space, so we are hard pressed to imagine Pink fitting there. More...

While the rumors of Cain's demise proved to be false, the planned renovations are well underway. It seems that when the Jamie, Jayma and the team couldn't lock down a new space further downtown to relocate, they embarked upon a plan to differentiate themselves from the rest of the Chelsea wanna-be's. Time for the details, with a Little Birdy writing: Cain has a new creative director with a lot in store for when Cain re-opens on October 29th. As far as the renovation of the venue, the rock that was the DJ booth has been broken into pieces and removed. The room is now one level and the tables are now slightly larger and a tad more spread out giving more room for girls to dance on tables. More...

Tired of battling the crowds and still ending up with a subpar view at the Village Halloween Parade? Here are seven other ghoulish ways to spend the night. More...

Skip the rubber masks this election season and get conceptual with these tips for pulling off all four major candidates from writers, gossips, and haberdashers. More...

New details about Jon B.'s soon to open Greenhouse just keep pouring in. This time - it's visual. A LB forwarded us the press kit for the soon to open space, and if the name and LEED hype surrounding the space aren't enough, then the sheer green-ness of Greenhouse comes through via the renderings. Spread across 2 levels, the Soho club will accommodate 600 guests, features 3 bars on the ground level and 2 additional ones in the lower level (pictured above). Each floor will have a DJ booth, and there is a 200 SF performance space on the main level, just in case on of Jon's high profile friends feels like making it happen. More...

Image Courtesy of Curbed What happens when someone asks a question that has already been answered years ago? We were confronted this very situation today when GoaG posed the question "Is the LES Dunzo?" At first, we asked ourselves if it was April Fools Day, or maybe dumb rhetorical question day, or any day when it is OK to ruminate on inane question. It turns out it isn't - so we must assume it is actually a serious query. GoaG says: We have already gotten more than one email from very “in the know†NewYorkers that insist that the LES (Lower East Side), including theBowery and her hip hotel and bars are OVER. As in DUNZO. At least forthe “cool kids†of the city that refuse to follow trends.She continues: My heart broke a little upon hearing this news. Apotheke in Chinatown was the #1 spot of our well-researched “where the cool kids are†post, and I have yet to go see the Aussie Bartender Albert in action…We assume she is referring to Albert Trummer, who is originally from Vienna. This of course, makes him Austrian. Oops. More...

We've been seeing a ridiculous amount of chatter across the Birdy Wire about the pending opening of Greenhouse, Jon B's long in development nightclub that is LEED certified. Popcorn! Greenhouse will take over the former Club Shelter space at 150 Varick Street , and according to the press release: Greenhouse is located at 150 Varick Street , in SoHo , and is designed to be a unique “green†experience. One of Greenhouse’s most spectacular attributes is the transparent ceiling fixture, compromised of over 5,000 individually hung crystals, which is designed to emulate a rolling landscape. The bars will be clear recycled glass panorama designs, which will display lush natural scenes. With two floors and two separate sound systems, Greenhouse offers multiple VIP sections both upstairs and down, and a raised performance stage and backstage section. We like that there are multiple VIP sections, because there are some VIP's we just are more I than, and we don't want to be in their section. According to a Little Birdy, the "The space looks pretty raw at the moment" and "Barry from Stereo is involved in some capacity (think he raised capital to buy points from Jon and then resold them to his investors). Jon B. has been fishing this deal for a long time." What a dynamic duo! They are gunning for a late October opening, but early November is our call. More...