By Nicole A. Williams
The world over,
New York is known as the city that never sleeps and why would it sleep with the variety of night life NYC offers. New York City is a thriving metropolis full of top notch night clubs that will have you drinking and dancing till the sun comes up. The only choice to make is whether you want to strut your stuff with the upscale crowd or check out the atmosphere at a lesser known but well worth it venue.
Cielo New York
Awarded the best party spot by ClubWorld in 2009, Cielo is New York City chic. Located in the meat packing district, Cielo is as much about sound as it is decor. The club contains a sunken, centrally located floor for dancing surrounded by plush- and suede-covered booths for seating. Most impressively, Cielo's sound system comes from the infamous Funktion One brand from the United Kingdom. In addition to a mix of top named guest DJs, Cielo's resident DJs include Nicolas Matar and Willie Graff, who spin a variety of electronic creations.
18 Little West 12th St.
New York, NY 10014
(212) 645-5700
http://www.cieloclub.com
40/40 Club
The 40/40 Club is truly where the elite meet and mingle to party while watching their favorite sporting events on the surrounding 15 flat screens. 40/40 is owned by the hip-hop sensation Jay-Z, which he designed to incorporate his love of nightclubs and sports. At 40/40 visitors can dance to the hottest beats and never miss a minute of the game. In addition, 40/40 boasts a selection of VIP rooms to accommodate private parties and guests of all celebrity. The 40/40 is named for baseball's most elite accomplishment: those who hit 40 home runs and steal 40 bases in one season. If you are looking for a hot spot truly in a league of its own then 40/40 is a must.
6 W. 25th St.
New York, NY 10010
(212) 832-4040
http://www.the4040club.com
Branch
Branch is an exquisite design creation that brings the organic elements of nature indoors. With deep earth tones and cherry wood accents accompanied by the free flowing design of tree branches, Branch provides a truly unique dance space. The nightclub is open Friday and Saturdays 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. In addition, Branch has an event planning staff that can assist you with a variety of function planning, including weddings and other social events.
225 E. 54th St.
New York, NY 10022
(212) 688-5577
http://www.branchny.com
Home
The name Home suits this hot spot well as it provides a warm and comfortable atmosphere with all the touches of elegance a visitor could ask for. Decorated in red, black and white, Home consists of a posh atmosphere full of leather L-shaped benches, brick wall architecture and a sparkling swarvoski crystal chandelier. Enjoy all of this while dancing the night away to one of the many guest DJs that spin the top sounds. Guests can reserve one of 32 private tables and receive VIP treatment. Home can also assist you in hosting your next social gathering.
542 W. 27th St.
New York, NY 10012
(212) 273-3700
http://www.homeguesthouse.com
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About the Author:
Nicole A. Williams is from Boston, Mass. She currently teaches at Bridgewater State University and Massasoit Community College. Her research interests include web 2.0 technologies, multimodal composing, the construction of space in the composition classroom and political campaign rhetoric. Nicole holds a Master of Arts in rhetoric and composition from Ball State University.
