Wrap Up: Summer 2007

September 1. Summer is done-zo. We believe that we have done it dirty. You know this. And dare we say, this is the summer that New York City became a place to stay. Crazy stuff, but it's true. From river to river, the City was packed every weekend with more than European tourists and their foreign language Lonely Planets. 2007 is the summer when everyone decided that staying here when everyone else left was a good thing. We couldn't agree more.

Now we move on to fall. Lordy, it's going to be a big one. We can promise you that.

· We ramped up the intensity.
· You know we do it with love.
· It's time to bring the heat.

So as you pack up those share houses and bring your sweaters back from storage, please don't forget about your old friend DBTH. We promise more Little Birdy's, more original content, more features and more of just about everything. Because if we don't give it to you, no one else will.

Hope you had a great summer, and here's wishing you a great fall.

Humbly,

DBTH


Photo courtesy of VTShep1/Flickr

A Few of Our Favorite Things

It looks like we are in for some nice weather this weekend. We like nice weather. We like nice people. We like you. A lot of people are always asking what kind of things we do when we aren't blogging the world on fire. We thought we would share a few with you today.

· The addictive and insanely humorous ramblings of one crazed roommate trying to cope with his terrible house mate on the Bad Roommates Blog.
· The raw bar at Blue Ribbon in Park Slope.
· The Rainbow Sandals shop on Elizabeth Street in Nolita.
· The Tiger Tail cocktail at Mai House.
· The denim recycling campaign at Barney's.

Feel free to let us know what you are enjoying as the summer winds down.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Humbly,

DBTH

Dune: White and Rythmless

Let's face facts. Summer is almost over. That means those super fun clubs that have established themselves out east are about to wrap it up. The fun has to end sometime. On that note, let's check in on the share house of summer clubs, Dune. One of our Little Birdy's was in the house this weekend and filed this report.There you have it. Dune, rhythmless and very white. Get there before time runs out!

Make Way for Matt Schendell

Apparently, there is a new kid on the Hamptons power block this summer. A quick follow up from a little birdy, who chirps, "As an avid reader of your blog I decided to act on the opportunity to shed some light on the Dune situation. The owner of Dune is in fact Matt Schendell (Dip, Honey). I can't say exactly how the profits are shared, however Matt is there every night greeting patrons, and because his name isn't as publicized as Noah or Jayma, it has served me better to drop it at the door of the club during peak hours." Great job LB. You combined news with advice. Double Trouble. It's Dunetastic, baby Dunebastic.

Power Share at Dune

By all accounts, the folks behind Dune are having a pretty good summer. The place is filled during the weekends. There haven't been any headline grabbing incidents. Missy Elliot even had her birthday there. But we were wondering, who actually owns/runs the joint? All the usual names have been mentioned. Noah, Jason, Jayma, Opie. Oh, and Paige Restaurant Group. Wait, a minute. Paige Restaurant Group? Who are they? After a bit of snooping, it turns out they own Dip in Murray Hill and Honey on the outskirts of the Meatpacking District. You don't say. Their business cards also list Dune as one of their properties. Classy touch. Anywho, with all the players in the Hamptons for the summer, is it possible that the owners of a fondue spot are actually calling the shots? Perish the thought.

Dear DBTH

We love getting mail from our readers on any topic. Even if they happen to disagree with us. Writes one reader,

Hey DBTH,

After your glowing review of the Beatrice Inn, my friends and I decided to check it out. What were you thinking? There were so many hipsters with ray bans and fedoras and lots of new order playing, it was laughable. Oh, and they had no AC, so it was just a bit warm inside.

We sure are sorry you didn't have fun. But we must point out, our report was from March, and it is now July. You know how fickle the scene is, don't you? Fedoras are a sure sign of the B team. Most kids are dressing like the Iron Sheik these days. Plus, the summer season is upon us. What were you still doing here this weekend? We chalk this up to poor timing, and will make a return trip to the Beatrice in the fall.

Got some a tip, news, gossip, or a questions. Please let us know. The Hipster Phone is never low on batteries.

The Week That Was

Totally random photo courtesy of Skeuzer/Flickr!

We keep saying it's a holiday week. We know. But isn't it? It is. Besides that, what else is going on? Hmmm, let's see.

An old friend finally got on their feet.
We had a new cocktail (or two).
We decided to spend more time outside.

Besides, who really cares what the calendar says?

Every week is a holiday when you are Down By the Hipster.

Have a great weekend,

DBTH

The Perfect Summer Cocktail

The bounty of fruit that summer yields has reached its zenith. What better way to enjoy it than in a cocktail. #1 on our list (so far), the Black Cherry Daiquiri, brought to you by the fine people from East Side Company. May we suggest spending one of your weekday nights sitting at their bar to enjoy this and several other of their creations. Only $11. Same as a movie ticket, and certainly a more enjoyable experience. Carry on.

The Great Outdoor Movie Battle

If your idea of fun is watching movies you have already seen in a pleasant outdoor setting, for free, than you are in luck. New York is full of such options. But with so many choices, how can one possibly decide which to attend? Luckily, you old friends DBTH are here to provide some help.

1. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy hosts Thursday night movies with a view of Manhattan. Top Picks: The Princess Bride (7/5), The Muppets Take Manhattan (7/19)
2. L Magazine takes over the McCarren Park Pool on Tuesday nights. Top Picks: Dazed and Confused (7/17), Bonnie and Clyde (8/14)
3. Bryant Park, the original, stays with the classics every Monday. Top Picks: The Sting (7/23)
4. Central Park also gets in the game with a limited schedule. Dates vary, so check the listings. Top Picks: Stuart Little (9/1)

Never forget, nightlife in New York is more than just drinking and the like. But, people have also been known to drink at these events. Or so we are told. Just don't forget the brown paper bags. And recycle.

First Responder: McCarren Park Pool Party

This weekend marked the kickoff of JellyNYC's summer Pool Party series at McCarren Park Pool. A little birdy on the scene filed this report, noting, "things are almost exactly the same as last year. Dodgeball, slip and slide, Brooklyn Beer, food from the grill and hipsters galore. What is different is the heavy sponsorship from Helio, that weird phone thing that is advertised everywhere. They had set up a mist tent, a sales booth, and some other tents with lounge chairs for a few lucky guests. I saw most of the event staff running around, not using Helios. Superchunk wrapped up at 7, and that was it. Energy was a bit off from last year. Maybe the novelty is gone." Maybe birdie. Maybe. Perhaps everyone is just getting warmed up. It's going to be a long, hot summer. Can we get more mist tents spread around for the rest of us? Thanks.

Reduxe: Memorial Day Out East

The big M Day weekend has come and gone. We are still getting our heads around the reports that came in. But if you happened to be in the Hamptons this weekend, it seems the nightlife scene can best be described as shit show. From all accounts, the NYC clubs that have established Eastern outposts were simply not ready for the hordes that descended upon their red velvet ropes. One birdy in the know says, "we heard people with table reservations waited outside Pink Elephant/Tenjune for over an hour because they were not ready at 11:30pm on Saturday night." Sounds like fun. We know it's opening weekend, and only the best doormen on earth could prepare themselves for the attitudes of those who are supposed to be inside and the begging of those who need to be inside, but it's tough to defend service like that.

But that's why we don't go to the Hamptons.

A Call to Arms

Memorial Day weekend. Despite what the calendar says, this is the official start of summer. City residents flee for mostly beachier locals. We know we are. Alas, we can't be everywhere, so we are asking you to be. This weekend, as you cavort with friends and family out East, in the Dirty Dirty or wherever, remember your old friend DBTH. When the time is right, feel free to file a report.

We're always up.

Noah and Jason Head East

Cain's premature exit from the East End left a gaping hole in this summer's Hamptons scene. Luckily for you weekend warriors, Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss are there to save the day. Dune, this summer's inhabitant of Jet East, is a Noah and Jason production, which may or may not liven up this summer's social scene. Probably the latter.

Cain Bails on the Hamptons

Next weekend is Memorial Day. That means it's time for the masses to fight traffic and overpay for a small bed in a crowded house in the Hamptons. Nightlife involves really overpaing to get into the summer installations of Manhattan nightclubs. Uh, no thanks. But for those of you who are into that sort of thing, we have some bad news. It looks like Cain is sitting this one out. An ocean loving birdy on his way north for summer checks in, saying "Cain will not open this summer in Southampton as previously planned. There was talks of sharing space with Pink Elephant, but it never happened." Oh well. For those of you who need a non-Manhattan Cain fix, may we suggest their new outpost at the Cove at Atlantis. It just opened last weekend, and from all accounts, is spectacular.