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You mean you still haven't booked your Super Bowl trip? Well, here are some more events for you, including the oh so exclusive Team Strahan postgame bash. Something tells us Mr. Brady isn't planning a public bash. More...

The Bridge and Tunnel sect sure do love the Manhattan nightlife. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, they invade the island looking for a good time. On the one hand, it's good for our local economy. On the other hand, well . . . You know the drill. Some folks are trying to upset that balance. It seems that Mark, Eugene and the whole EM Group are looking to invade New Jersey! Hoboken to be exact. The Houston's loving crew will be creating a new nightlife venue at the soon to be completed W Hoboken. We don't know many details as of yet, but you can imagine they would include some great outdoor space and of course, those killer Manhattan views that the Bo is famous for. Just another demonstration of why it's so important to know your customer base and cater to their need. If your NYC venues are at capacity every weekend, why not open a second venue closer to home. Look for this one to open this winter a bit after the rest of the hotel. More...

Time for a super fast edition of Quick Hits, where we tell you something oh so quickly. A very special Little Birdy tells us some news from the bowels of the East Village, saying, "after dinner, when my friends and I couldn't get any seats at PDT, we headed over to Death and Co. around midnight. They were already closed, the doors were locked and there was nobody there." Thanks VSLB. Death & Co.'s troubles with the neighborhood and the SLA are well documented. We certainly wish them the best and hope they are able to stay open. Photo Credit More...

So you want to go to the Super Bowl but don't have tickets. Not a problem. Your old pals at DBTH have your solution. We asked our good friends at In the Know Travel to put together the ultimate Super Bowl Package, and we have to say they came through with flying colors. Let's break it down on a day by day basis and see how it looks. Thursday January 31st · Check into your own private 5500 square foot Villa at the five star Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa, featuring 4 four bedrooms, four baths, gourmet kitchen, billiards lounge, stereo system, and a plush living area open onto a deck to enjoy the glorious sunsets and mountain views. Don't forget the hot tub either. · Hit the 944 Mag Village/50 Cent/Paris Hilton extravaganza at the Scottsdale Waterfront at Stetson Canal - VIP style of course. Friday February 1 · Leather and Laces Ball with Carmen Electra, Katherine Bell, and Roselyn Sanchez. Don't forget about the entertainment by Sugar Ray featuring Mark McGrath, Various DJs, the Girls from Deal or No Deal and Special Performances by Cirque du Soleil. Not too fing shabby. Saturday February 2 · It's not all parties and glam. May as well fit in 18 holes while you are in the desert, and the best way to do that is at the NFL Charities Celebrity Golf Classic at the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa. Sunday February 3 · Sunday. Game Day. You may as well come correct because you don't know when you will have this chance again. What do we have on tap? The ultimate package for any football fan. Start off with three hours of hospitality with seasonal & regional food stations, full open bar, live entertainment, multi-screen pre-game broadcast, dedicated security entrance into stadium perimeter and more. As a bonus, the always rockin Earth Wind and Fire will perform for the assembled VIPs. Aww yeah. · Last but not least - game time. How about a fully catered Luxury Suite for you and 7 of your closest friends on the 40 yard line. Enjoy the game in the ultimate setting while the rest of the common folk is smushed together in their non-luxury box seatings.Now you are talking about WOW! BOOM! If you have to worry about the price, well maybe this isn't the package for you. But we can guarantee you the folks at In the Know can suit something to fit your needs. The game is less than a week away, so we suggest giving them a shout. RIGHT NOW! More...

Got a complaint, question or piece of news you want to share? You know where to send em. To Whom It May Concern, You recently wrote an article on Upstairs in which was brought to my attention. My name is Matt Levine, and I own the clothing line, Steelo'. Just FYI, the event Tuesday night at Upstairs was a private early event, from 9:00 - 1:00 (Upstairs is not open on Tuesdays), that is the reason why everyone left, because I had rented the venue out during those time slots for my Fall 08 Preview Party, as an After-Project Show party as well. (and all attendees had to be at the Project Show the following morning at 9:00am). We knew there had to be a good reason for it. Thanks for keeping us posted. More...

On a chilly night in early January, DBTH trekked to the quiet corner of 3rd and Berry in Williamsburg to hoist a few heavy mugs of hearty Bavarian brew at the borough's newest biergarten, Radegast. Surprisingly, the place was rather empty when we arrived and seemed to stay that way throughout the night. No matter. We were there to drink and be merry and on those accounts, all was successful. The main room hods the bar and numerous tables for ordering off the proper menu, which is rather small and a bit fancy for our beer garden liking. The second room, which the staff calls outside, is where the main action is. Long picnic tables line the narrow space, and in the back lies the mighty grill, with a grill meister serving up traditional brats and kielbasa. Now we're talking Germany (and other nearby countries too). The important thing to remember is you aren't here to mess around. Sit down, order a liter of beer, and get to drinking. That's what it's all about. The 'outside' is sure to pick up as the temperature rises and the retractable roof comes into play. We celebrate the opening of a new traditional beer hall in the City, and will definitely be making a return appearance. More...

We were just starting to catch our breath from Sundance when the next batch of flyers started to arrive in the old birdy box. The Super Bowl is next weekend and like all other major events, it has grown to something much greater than just a football game. So what's up first? The Myspace Friday Night Lights party. Yes! They grouped together some injured or semi-retired NFLers, a star of the NBC mini-hit, and the oh so wonderful Kendra Wilkinson to create the greatest party environment of all time! Oh, and don't forget about oh-so androgynous Pete Wentz on the decks. This is an all star lineup that will have all the people going crazy, no doubt. And for just $3500, you and five friends can take it all in - VIP style. Empty those savings accounts now. More...

Behold, some of the first available images from, Upstairs, the oh so secretive lounge above Cafe Bari in Soho. It looks amazing doesn't it? It does. But what we want to know is, why does it close so early? Last night, Cisco Adler and his band played there, but when they mercifully stopped playing, the lights came on at 1:00 AM and everyone was forced out. Very strange for a late night spot. Very strange. Then again, it seems weird things have a way of happening there. More...

A few weeks back, a reader fired off an angry salvo regarding some rude treatment in the lobby bar at the Bowery Hotel. You can read all about it here. It touched off a rather spirited debate in the comments, with many readers sharing experiences of being turned away or simply not served, even while hoping for an afternoon cup of tea. Other comments lamented the state of New York City, saying "WE HAVE BECOME A CITY AND A WORLD OF PARIS HILTONS. GOD HELP US." We posed the question to the hotel itself but received no response. We may have to gear up for a stealth run inside the quiet lobby ourselves to settle this once and for all. God help us indeed. Got a complaint or a question? Please do let us know. More...

Late last year, the first-ever (legal) shipment of absinthe reached our shores—and, with it, inspiration for New York's restless beverage innovators. Herewith, the city's premiere More...

More postings from Park City, and things are starting to get weird. How weird? Weird enough that lead singers with a history of strange behavior totally blow off a scheduled gig. Let us explain. Velvet Revolver played Sunday night at Tao, though not everyone made it to the stage. Scott Weiland was nowhere in sight and an unidentified gentlemen joined Slash and the boys to sing. The regular band members did not seem pleased with the situation. After an encore of Mr. Brownstone, the singer thanked the crowd for coming to see "Velvet Revolver". Slash reacted by saying "This isn't Velvet Revolver" and quickly walked off stage. So where is Mr. Weiland? Rumors abound - back in rehab, missed his flight, got arrested the night before in Park City - but no one could tell us for sure. We have been checking the local park benches and bus shelters to no avail. More...

You know how NYC clubs such as Cain and Pink Elephant have been trying to find locations in London? Of course you do. Unfortunately things may have hit a snag. Due to the weak value of the dollar and London's notoriously expensive key costs, it may not be financially feasible to open in the current mecca of international nightlife. According to one Little Birdy, "these clubs and operators have very strong, proven concepts that has a lot of investors interested. The numbers just aren't working right now." That sucks for London and the players, but could potentially be a boon for NYC, as experienced operators and their overseas investors may possibly look for opportunities in the domestic real estate market. Obviously, we'll keep you posted. More...

We made a super last minute decision to head out to Park City, Utah. The town is super buzzed that we made it, and we are going to be filing semi-regular reports from the scene. A few nights back, we happened to make it to a dinner with Chef James Boyce from Montage LA, who served up a delectable 4 course meal to 100 of Park City's finest. Happy birthday was sung by all to celebrity event planner Jessica Rosenblum, who will be launching Pepsi's new Tava beverage later this week along with other events. Post dinner, we trekked over to Harry O's which will become Tao for the next 4 days. None other than Akon, who we had really never heard of, stepped up to the mic and rocked the house. The ladies swooned as Akon stripped to his skivvies towards the end of the performance. Sexy mofo. Other attendees included Ronnie Madra, Simon Rex, and Lloyd form Entourage in the house among others. The gifting suites launched today with Marquee, Stereo, Green House, Hyde, and 5W all representing. Free stuff for important people. Super. More...

We're still hanging tough at the dance, coming through with a follow up from the gifting houses that have become even more important the movies. What was hot today? Would you believe Stereo? You should. Celeb highlights included Paris, Jessica Alba, Adrian Grenier, Alex von Furstenberg, and others. Highlight of the day is Mary-Kate Olsen. Iron Mike Satsky cleared out the entire place so mk could grab swag unhindered. No one was allowed in while she was inside, including tom Arnold, who was told he could not come in and turned away. And that's why we love us some MK. More...

Celebrate Dr. King's legacy and achievements in the most appropriate way, with a MLK day bash at Guesthouse. More...

Our friends at Sakaya want to invite everyone to kick their weekend off with a Happy Hour sake tasting at their store on E. 9th Street, saying: This evening from 4-6PM, sake sommelier Paul Tanguay from the importer Vine Connections will pour samples and familiarize visitors with selections from their portfolio of exceptional sake including... Fukucho "Moon on the Water" Junmai Ginjo - This bold fragrant sake from Hiroshima is made by one of Japan's rare female master brewers. Sato no Homare "Pride of the Village" Junmai Ginjo - From the famous Sudo Honke brewery in Ibaraki(also know for their Kakunko and Yusura nama junmai daiginjos), this beautifully refined sake is elegantly floral with a classically clean finish.Sounds tasty and educational. How can you beat that? Kanpai! More...

What kind of music venue books a band for a Saturday night show and then attempts to ruin everyone's evening? Apparently Crash Mansion on the Bowery. A recent visitor writes, "my friends band was playing and they turned the music from the club upstairs on in the middle of the set and then started kicking everyone out of the bar the second they were done playing. was such bullshit ... guess they had to hurry so all the half dressed hookers from boulevard could occupy the space." That's not right on so many levels. May we suggest taking some management lessons from the BP folks at Webster Hall. Those kids can pack in 1000 people for a show and still turn the place around for their infamous Ladies Night. Let's get it together Crashy. Team. More...

More from the ongoing saga that is the Tenjune vs Stereo battle, with a Little Birdy saying "FYI....mark birnbaum had a restraining order against statsky. it was comical to see the riff in ny nightlife between the Raleigh (noah jason and statsky) and the Shore Club (tenjune). When will these two year olds grow up and run a company. I guess this is why stereo is no more." First, don't say FYI. Second, thanks for the tip. We have heard there was a major battle for Miami real estate for the annual Xmas/NYE pilgramage south. But it seems it all worked itself out. Or did it? This is so dramatic. More...

A wild story just came across the wire. Let's go straight to the Little Birdy, who says: a very interesting incident occurred right before New Years, and it has failed to receive the necessary exposure. Recently at Houston's restaurant, the entire EM group was eating dinner. Randomly, Stereo owner Mike Satsky entered the restaurant with one of his associates, and upon sighting Mark Birnbaum walked directly up to him and hit him "open-handed" out of his chair. He then proceeded to put him in a head lock. Eugene and the rest of the TJ managers looked on with shock from there seats while this occurred. After some heated words, Satsky voluntarily left the restaurant. There are reports that Birnbaum is now trying to press charges. The fight stems from the huge beef between Noah/Satsky and Birnbaum, which I'm sure your well aware of- but I could offer some background if your not. The catalyst of this climatic brawl was TJ stealing away DJ Suss One from Stereo, coupled with Birnbaum sending Satsky texts stating "how good the music is now." Both clubowners are represented by the same publicists (Shadow PR), which is why this entertaining story was killed in the papers.An open fisted slap to the ground. Fierce. We checked in with a source who confirms the entire incident, saying "it def happened. i thought eugene was slapped also." A double slap? Crazy! First question - why are all these guys eating at Houston's? Nasty. Second - did anyone present manage to get a video of this. We predict high comedy. Maybe we can set up a rematch at a neutral location. Does Touch work for everyone? They probably could use the business. More...

After the well-documented and unfortunate events that took place at Stereo last weekend, the entire crew has packed up and moved the operation out to Park City to the Stereo/In Touch/Kenneth Cole house. A reader who got the invite points out everyone's favorite part of Sundance - the gifting! According to the email, the available gifting includes "I-phones, I-Pods, Playstations, Espresso Makers, 5 star vacations, and much much more." Damn! Sign us up. However, our reader also cautions, "for stereo's sake, i hope the Mormans out in Utah haven't gotten wind of their reputation." Here, here. More...

Have you been hearing about this Beatrice Inn place, but somehow never been able to break through the iron velvet ropes? Today may be your lucky day. A Sherlock Holmes esque Little Birdy passed along this little nugget of Joy - The Beatrice Inn iMix, saying "so im not sure where this came from, but the there is a beatrice inn playlist on itunes that you can buy. it's an imix under the name beatrice w12 & 4th. . . honestly, it looks like its reached a saturation point if you can create the "experience" in your own home thanks to itunes. i guess all you need to do is download the album, lower your ceiling, and have everyone smoke in your face!" Exactly. It does seem to encompass the entire 2:30 - 4:00 AM playlist, including the sure to please Rich Girl. We hear that's MK's fave. More...

More parties from Sundance, and this one's a doozy. Tava, the new zero calorie beverage, is having a bash at Tao's Park City outpost, with a Little Birdy saying "huge production budget launch of new Pepsi product." The budget is so huge that Pepsi managed to snag performances by One Republic and Keri Hilson. Uhhh. Sweet. Zero Calorie Sweet. More...

We keep the Sundance flyer fun rolling along. This one features a late night hosted by 5- Cent and some late night poker. Enjoy. More...

There are some really tough doors in this city. Two of the toughest just happen to be two of our favorites. In this very special edition of Quick Hits, our faithful readers ask for advice on breaking through the iron velvet rope. 1. Went to rosebar last mth & they've told me that i need a reservation! I've never made a reservation before (well, they had d&g party that evening and that had something to do with it?) well, anyways.. one of my gal wanted to go & she emailed but never got a response.. so.. what's the secret? 2. Any tips on scoring a reservation at rose bar? They never seem to respond to emails. 3. The only thing that I am irked about is that I have not been able to get access into Beatrice Inn- maybe it's because I've shown up at 2:30 or 3 in the morning the two times I went-but both times me and my two (attractive) girl friends were turned away! What is the secret to that place?! We hate to see our readers not being able to enjoy themselves. However, not gaining entry to Rose Bar means you are saving some serious scratch. Drinks were going for $21 a pop last Friday. Ho-lee. But as always, it tends to be who you know. Go early on what may be an off night and try to sweet talk the doormen, be nice, and ask if you can stop in for a drink sometime. If that doesn't work, you can always try the direct approach, but we predict a rough time. Do you have any advice? Comments are open. Photo Credit More...

For those of you headed to Sundance, here's a taste of some of those over-hype, over-branded events you can expect. Got an invite? You know where to send it. More...