From absinthe dens to posh underground layers, new hotspots are opening all over the city this fall, so what better time to dump the lame nightlife habits? What’s wrong with following last season’s trends, you say? Nothing, if you don’t mind being mistaken for a mindless sheep. Let us steer you clear of the top ten overdone, overrated trends in NYC nightlife. Are our gripes anywhere near as important as the upcoming election? Hell no—we just felt like bitching about something else for a moment.
Shrinking cocktail glasses. We know vintage cocktails are in, but do we really have to drink $12-$14 cocktails from teensy coupe glasses to invoke ‘20s glam? Sure, we understand why cocktail purists sneer at giant fishbowls of frozen margaritas and spaceship-sized martini glasses, but can’t we meet somewhere in the middle? We suppose this has something to do with the need to consume expertly mixed drinks at the right temperature before they warm up in our hands, but either bring the prices down a notch or give us an extra shot of elderflower liqueur—we’re knicker-deep in a recession, mister! Where to find the culprits: Elizabeth, The Hideout, Milk & Honey
