Ella

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East Village

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Tue Apr 27 2010

When Joshua and Jordan Boyd and Darren Rubell (cousin to Studio 54’s Steve Rubell) created this East Village lounge, their ambition was to wrap a 21st-century drink emporium in Jazz Age glamour. But the garish decor is more cheesy (a red-and-black Vegas aesthetic) than chic, and the drinks are duds. The Ella is a characterless mix of vodka, elderflower liqueur, lemon juice and fresh watermelon. A gloppy Rye Smash—raspberries and lemon muddled with whiskey and simple syrup, then shaken and served in the same glass—is unsightly and bitter. When the DJ kicks in, the energy of the sexy twentysomething clientele is infectious. But it’s not enough to overlook tacky trappings and sloppy drinks.

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Address:
Ella 9 Ave A
East Village
New York

Cross Street:
between 1st and 2nd Sts
Phone:
212-777-2230
Website:
ellalounge.com
Opening hours:
Daily 6pm–4am
Transport:
Subway: F to Lower East Side–Second Ave
Price:
Average drink: $10. AmEx, Disc, MC, V
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1. Ella
  - 9 Ave A
    East Village
    New York
  - 212-777-2230
  - ellalounge.com
  - -73.986321,40.722652

Categories:
Food & Drink
Facilities:
Restaurant & bar facilities. Full bar
Good for:
Dating. Date night. Singles. Socializing. Drinks. Bar scene. Cocktails. Going in a group. Late night. Lively scene. Take a tourist. Trendy

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Ella is a really cool hipster lounge downtown. i'd highly recomemnd going with a group of friends as this place is so much fun! I went here two weeks ago and I had our evening planned by AccessGotham.com. They were extremely friendly and worked hand in hand with Ella to ensure a great evening for us. The bartenders at Ella were extremely friendly and made delicious drinks. The DJ was excellent as well and spun great tunes all night!

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