Unabashedly grown-up and yuppie-friendly, this slick new club launched by oenophile Michael Dorf, founder of the Knitting Factory, is New York’s only fully functioning winery, as well as a 350-seat concert space. Acts tend to be on the quiet side, but that doesn’t mean the shows lack bite. Younger singer-songwriters like Keren Ann and Diane Birch have appeared, but the place is dominated by older artists (David Johansen, Los Lobos).
Though the neighborhood isn’t generally known for hip clubs, Susanne Bartsch's long-running soiree, Vandam Sundays, at eco-themed Greenhouse is among the area’s best nightlife options. You can catch a gig at winery-cum-venue City Winery or global-music hot spot S.O.B.’s. Start (or end) your night at one of the area’s best bars.
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