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Ella
9 Ave. A
(Houston & 2nd Sts.)
East Village
212.777.2230
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Ella
With a stunning Art Deco interior by Carleton Varney (decorator of the Hotel Carlyle), waitresses in flapper garb, and a glam, Gatsby-esque crowd, bi-level piano bar Ella (formerly Julep) is more reminiscent of F. Scott than Ella Fitzgerald. Darin Rubell, Josh Boyd, and Jordan Boyd (Plan B and Gallery Bar) pay homage to the deliciously decadent Jazz Age, while luring plenty of roaring twenty-somethings. If you make it through the ultra-selective door, savor a Plum Gin Fizz ($12) at the ground floor's expansive glass bar. Vintage Chanel posters and large mirrors will catch your eye, while semicircular red banquettes from the Oscars offer relief from your stilettos. The lower level, a live music venue seating 40, showcases everyone from jazz pianists to DJs to small bands. So save the dingy speakeasies for another night, 'cause Ella is a far fresher trip back in time. Open daily 6pm-4am.
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Categories:   Annoying Door -   Credit Card -   Date Spot/Romantic -   Front Page Picks -   Live Music -   New Bars -   Pickup Spot -   Shecky's Pick
Neighborhood:  East Village
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TERRIBLE

First off..i live in the neighborhood, and figured it would be a nice down to earth and classy spot for my 27th birthday. I called in advance and spoke with the owner to make a reservation. he specifically said that a reservation is NOT necessary, and to drop in and everything should be fine. sure enough, all my friends show up at 10pm (about 10 people) The doorman, was the tackiest, rudest and unwelcoming doorman I have ever encountered in my life. Said there was a private party and a performer that night...but could MAYBE accomodate us with a 3 bottle minumum. Since everyone was already there, we did the bottle service..we walked in, and the place was EMPTY. no tables being used, no one was even there..and they still would not let the rest of my party in. It was the worst birthday ever because they ruined it. and to top it all off...my boyfriend paid for the bottle service with his credit card, and i just held the table with my card..they charged us BOTH..its been days and i still have not seen the credit..DONT GO TO ELLA!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Misha
On: 11/12/2008 11:31:00 AM

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