Southern Hospitality
February 11, 2009
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Tenjune:
The brainchild of EMM Group’s Eugene Remm & Mark Birnbaum, located in the heart of the Meatpacking District, is one of New York’s most exclusive nightlife spots.
1OAK:
An ultra exclusive lounge in Chelsea is owned by nightclub entrepreneurs Scott Sartiano, Richie Akiva, Ronnie Madra and Jeffrey Jah and is inspired by the heyday of Manhattan’s nightlife.
Empire Hotel Rooftop:
The club is situated on the 12th floor of the Empire Hotel, featuring three separate spaces and a fireplace, and provides its guests with panoramic views of the Upper West Side coupled with a selection of unique hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails menu.
Southern Hospitality:
A Memphis-style BBQ eatery on the Upper East Side, co-owned by Eytan Sugarman, Trace Ayala and Justin Timberlake, serves southern classics such as dry-rub spare ribs, fried chicken, pulled pork, fried pickles and fried green tomatoes!
Kobe Club:
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, this Japanese-style steakhouse from restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow serves the finest cuts of American, Australian and Japanese Wagyu beef to diners seated under 2,000 samurai swords that hang from its ceiling.
January 30, 2009
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In 2007, JT opened BBQ joint Southern Hospitality on the Upper East Side. It became a smash hit with the locals, and everyone flocked in for the tasty Southern-inspired menu items. We’re sure people were hoping to get a glimpse of the owner as well…
So with that success on his restauranteur resume, Justin is expanding. He and business partner Trace Ayala are in talks to open up a second location in Chelsea.
According to New York Magazine, JT has rented a space on 6th Ave. that goes for $35,000 a month. Who has the money to pay that kind of lease?! He better hope his customers even have enough money to pay their bill at the end of the night.
Restaurants everywhere right now are really suffering, so this seems like an odd time to open up one. But when you’re Justin Timberlake, do the same rules even apply?
