Honey NYC

Friday is among us, and that can only mean one thing: IT’S PAYDAY! At least for most of you it is. Those of you who get paid on the semi-monthly basis probably already have your money in the bank. Those of you who don’t have the luck of collecting your servant money this week—well, there’s always next Friday! However, to help everyone involved save a little cash during the recession and beat the summer heat, we have a couple of air-conditioned and free-admission events you can take advantage of this Friday night. So leave your money in the bank tonight, because Black Oak Nights is taking care of the bill. Here is your Friday Nightlife Rundown for July 30, 2010.

Summer Fridays – 9pm
Empire Hotel Rooftop (44 West 63rd Street): Even if you don’t get Summer Fridays at your job, act like you do and come through the Empire Hotel for an event that will make it feel as if you didn’t go to work earlier in the day. With sexy people hanging around here all day like they have no care in the world, it would be impossible to mistake any of the night’s guests as hard-working individuals. Of course, they everyone here probably works quite hard, but when you’re knee deep in your fifth margarita and are looking at the New York City skyline with that inebriated clueless look, then it’s hard to take you seriously. Anyway, if you plan on coming through, leave the dollars at home, make sure you bring your dancing shoes, and come out and enjoy nightlife at one of New York City’s finest rooftop bars.

Late Night Eats
The Underground Lounge (955 West End Avenue): We got a little feedback from our “Late Night Eats” entries a few months ago; thus the reason you are seeing it here for the second day in a row. For the music-lover in you that embraces the “later” side of life, how about a lounge that keeps its doors open all night long for some great musical acts. The Underground is a great place to check out some of New York City’s undiscovered talent. With underground sounds bringing down the roof of this place every weekend night, you can be a part of a uniquely, New York experience that puts the “Up” in the Upper West Side. Even if you’re just looking for a bite to eat, The Underground has you covered with a kitchen that stays open late and serves up some really great food. From “Rip-Roaring Crab,” to “Corona Battered Fish-n-chips,” their menu is unlike any other. Don’t worry vegetarians, they have a few non-artery-clogging treats too, including the “Warm goat cheese and apple salad,” as well as the “Baja Mini Fish Tacos” for your pescatarians masquerading as vegetarians.

Pleasure Fridays – 8pm
Promenade (215 West 28th Street): Indulge your wild side tonight with a little bit of dancing and prancing at Promenade tonight, where DJs Wreck and Robbie hit the 1’s and 2’s like two mad men. The hip-hop mashups that will fly off the fingers of these two’s turntables will make for one of the best dancing environments in New York City tonight! However, just because this is a sure-fire dance party doesn’t mean you can get into Promenade looking like a two-bit street dancer. Nah, you’re going to have to freshen-up and get dolled up for this one, because “chic” is the dress code for the night, which means no scallywags are going to get into the building this Friday night. So if you want to party like a rock star at Promenade tonight, make sure you come dressed the part. If you do, and you get there early enough, you may just get in free too!

Grown & Sexy – 10pm
Honey (243 West 14th Street): Let’s not forget about one of our favorite Friday night locales: Honey Lounge! With a groove that can’t set anybody’s mind at ease, Honey NYC is always one of the more chill spots on the Manhattan nightlife circuit. Some of the best DJs often find themselves here on Friday nights, and the young, black professionals that make this place theirs on a Friday are even better. There’s nothing but the best in hip-hop on the speakers, and the best in nightlife on the scene. From drink specials to food that’s not your typical bar stool slop, Honey has you covered from here to Sunday—and by the way this isn’t a bad place to be on a Sunday night either!

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But I’m not here to talk about those. I’m here to talk about an entirely different kind of pizza; “The Late Night Slice Quencher.” You know when you’re leaving that club, bar or lounge at 2 o’clock in the morning, after experiencing a wonderful time with Black Oak Nights: NYC, and all of a sudden hunger hits you over the head like a GEICO caveman with a club? And then you see that late night pizzeria that’s just calling your name. Well I’ve got the best of the best late-night pizzerias that can satisfy your late night slice quench with the pizza of your dreams.

Koronet’s

110^th Street and Broadway Ave., New York, NY

Columbia University students frequent this place like no other. As a staple of Morningside Heights, Koronet’s serves up the biggest slice of pizza in New York City. The crust is thin, and the cheese is always melting hot, as they make fresh pies right in front of you. For right around $3, you can get a late slice of pizza, with a topping, that’s big enough to serve two people. But who wants to share? As good as this pizza is, you mine as well eat the whole things. However, Koronet’s pizza is probably the explanation for Columbia’s epidemic of the Freshman 15.

Pakmor Corp

12^th Street and 3^rd Avenue, New York, NY

You won’t find more outgoing people anywhere else at 2 o’clock in the morning. So don’t here if you don’t plan on striking up a conversation and waiting a minute or two for one of the best slices of pizza in the Washington Square area. Filled with NYU students, migrants from the Lower Eastside and a hefty group of club goers from nearby Webster Hall, Pakmor Corp is not just a destination for food, but for entertainment as well. But you best believe Pakmor Corp packs more than just its retail space. It also packs a pretty tasty pizza that can quickly silence the most social person in the room. There slice of pizza is greasy, has way too much cheese and is often over topped…Just the way pizza was meant to be!

Roma Pizza

1568 3^rd Avenue, New York, NY

If you find yourself roaming the Upper East Side either because you just came from some really swanky club, or you’re just really, really, drunk, then try to get yourself together and walk over to Roma Pizza. They have the best pizza you’ll find during the twighlight hours, and just about every type of pizza you’re looking for is available. The pepperoni and broccoli is a socialite favorite. The prices are cheap, and you can always walk in and find them pulling 2 or 3 fresh pies right out of the oven. Yeah, there will probably be a line, but what good pizza place open at 4 in the morning doesn’t have one?

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