All pictures posted were taken by @Miss_NYCity
I decided on Taj II which is located in the Flat Iron District. For those of you who haven't been to Manhattan, it is divided by neighborhood and/or location. (For example, central Manhattan which is literally in the center of Manhattan on a map, is considered Midtown.) Chelsea, Meatpacking District, Upper West Side, are others you may have heard. Anyway, the "Flat Iron District" is known for its' restaurants, bars, and nightlife. It's trendy and there is always something going on if your first option doesn't work out. As you walk the streets the view of the Empire State Building is ever present reminding you of where you are and adding to the excitement. Even as a New Yorker for all these years I'm in awe when I see it. It puts me in the best mood.
Unfortunately, Taj II was not where we decided on because waiting on the line was just too long. So we decided on a place we went to celebrate a friend's birthday not to long ago. It was down the block and that's where we went. One thing about NY clubs/lounges is that they often change name and if they are really popular they don't. The lounge is now called "Motivo" which was not what it was called last time we went. There was a $25 entrance fee for women and $30 entrance fee for men. I know, expensive!!! NY Tip: If you are planning a trip to NY see if you can find a party promoter, get on the guestlist, or search the website for event coupons. We had them for Taj but not for this lounge as it was unexpected.
As we waited for them to check our IDs we can hear the music from outside. It was great so we knew it would be a good night. As soon as we entered, you could feel the energy of the crowd. There was a big dance floor to your right where many were dancing. We walked past and headed straight for the bar. Drinks in NY are expensive $10-$15 per drink. Luckily we "pre-gamed" and saved a few dollars. We ordered one drink, headed to the top floor and started the party. Drinking, dancing, iphone pics, instagram posts, joking, laughing.... for 4 hours straight! I didn't stop the whole night. The good thing is once you start drinking amd feeling the vibe, the energy takes over. You don't feel tired, your legs don't hurt, and your heels don't even bother you. The crowd was great, no one annoying. The people who did speak to us were fun and respectful so it was welcomed. As for my family from Cali, they had an amazing time. They loved the vibe, the energy of the crowd and said it was everything the expected plus more. We left the lounge at 3:30, some of us stumbling, some of us half asleep carrying each other.
The nightlife experience of New York is best remembered the next day. Even if you are hung over, you rarely say 'that was so boring'. Even if you don't remember what you did, you remember it was an amazing time. And thanks to technology....the pictures are the most fun to look at the next day. Memories come back that you forgot and the fun is recaptured. Nightlife in New York City is always an adventure. Even when you have it planned, you don't really know where you are going to end up, who you are going to meet, and what's going to go down. Plans turn into spontaneity. Drunken nights turn into hungover mornings. Anything can happen in the Big Apple. But one thing is true, you never regret it!
Another memory added to the many! I Love NY!
Love,
Miss_NYCity
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