Sexual inuendos abound!

On this particular night, I felt quite a bit smutty after texting a fiend that we were going to "Happy Ending" and "The Box". He, on the other hand, seemed to enjoy my smuttyness ;)


Happy Ending
Chinatown
302 Broome Street (b/w Forsyth and Eldridge Streets)
New York, NY 10002
212-334-9676
www.happyendinglounge.com

And this place gets good reviews because...? There is nothing happy about Happy Ending, except for maybe some unique specialty cocktails. Personally I liked the music, but universally I know that deep cuts from ABBA are not exactly crowd pleasers. The decor is decent but the bar was deserted at midnight on a Thursday, the bathrooms were disgusting, and the few people that were there were mostly older wannabe-hip businessmen and couples canoodling on the velvet couches in the upstairs lounge. And the downstairs "sauna" area...save yourself the wobbly trip down the stairs in heels and just don't. Stinky, literally. Cute idea turning an old massage parlor into a bar and giving it a name with a double entendre, but the happiest part of this bar is ending your time here and leaving.
Rating: 1.5 stars

The Box
SoHo
189 Chrystie Street (b/w Stanton and Rivington Streets)
New York, NY 10002
212-982-9301
www.theboxnyc.com

Simply gorgeous dahlings! If you can get past the velvet ropes at The Box you're in for a treat. The old Vaudeville theatre makes for a fabulous modern bar and performance space. On this particular night the timing of my visit didn't allow me to catch one of The Box's famous shows, but I've been told they're quite the experience. Burlesque meets freak show meets other unmentionables (or so the rumor has it), but especially during showtime be prepared to throw down some serious cash. A basic mixed drink ran a steep $17, and you'll have to spend the better part of two grand for a table, but if you can afford it then don your Sunday best, grab your fur and do it! Even if you just stop by for a few drinks, the ambiance and possibility of a major celeb sighting (not to mention the feeling of success of actually getting in) will definitely make you feel A-List.
Rating: 3.5 stars