I've never been in Deno's Party House, the bikini bar on 8th Ave. across from Madison Square Garden. The clientele, and the, ahem, "talent," seem like a generation too old for me. But who am I to judge? I like bars, I like bikinis, I like beer...maybe, someday, I'd give it a shot.

Here's the bar:

But, wait, what could that older gentleman be looking at in the mirror? Why, it's ... an official (sorta), photocopied (most likely) banner proclaiming the bar a supporter of John McCain!

FYI, they also offer free Wi-Fi.

 

 

Chris Cornell, when he was screeching his way through Soundgarden (circa 1988-95), was possibly my favorite singer. The man had pipes. Two exceedingly boring solo albums have dimmed my view of the singer, as did his live show with Audioslave -- yeah, their songs weren't bad, but wow, hearing Cornell try to rap during "Killing in the Name of..." was traumatizing.

Apparently, Cornell has decided his future lies in rap-rock. Well, not quite: he's opening up for Linkin Park on the Projekt Revolution tour, and has apparently finished his first album with hip-hop producer Timbaland. The first single can be heard at the link below...and the "groovy" adult-contemporary vibe of the record does not bode well. Sigh.

Music is the Heart of Our Soul by way of Idolator

Vasmay Lounge, the LES dive bar that was formerly lesbian hangout Meow Mix, and soon became synonymous with the great outdoor signage ("Free beer for AA members"), has moved from 269 E. Houston St. to 179 Essex St.

 

 

 

Hall PR & KB Network News celebrated their merger into KB HALL last night with a cocktail party on the roof deck of the Empire Hotel. The hotel's newest VIP Jeffrey Chodorow as in attendance. He is in talks to take over the restaurant on the 6th floor that will shuttle food up to the roof deck for hungry sun worshippers and cocktail sipping beauties later this year. Meanwhile downtown, Marc Forgione celebrated the opening of Forge, his first solo foray into the restaurant world. The mohawked Marc was making the rounds to ensure guests were getting a chance to sample the sliders, caviar topped potato salad and dumpling soup that was being passed around. Dad wasn't around, but another famous restaurateur was in the house. At around 9PM, Drew Nierpont made a cigar smoked entrance and circled the rustically designed restaurant before settling in the bar area to be mingled with.  - fabiana santana