Adjusting
The natives are adjusting to the new curfew, and quite well. Everyone just goes out earlier. I thought that would be difficult here, but it has not. We were out at Arena and Rouge Friday and Saturday nights early, around 10ish and both places were packed. We could barely move around Rouge, which is fabulous by the way, closest thing to a real NYC gay club here. The place is on point, from the top notch go go boys to my vodka gimlet, which was exceptional. I think the folks here just accept what the government puts out there, until it changes.
We watched the Dominican Day Parade in New York today and it was a hoot. It was cool to see al the Dominican flags lining 5th Avenue. The music and the sights were amazing. I have never been to the Dominican Day Parade, just the Puerto Rican one. Now that was a site to behold. The gay clubs were pumping those nights. I am sure the village will be jumping tonight.
posted by The Byron @ 3:24 PM
3 Comments:
At 10:41 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Byron! Thanks for the update.
I don't know what this fuss is all about. 2AM closing time is quite normal here in the U.S. (except maybe New York). Much ado about nothing.
At 1:22 PM,
Anonymous said…
AND Atlanta AND (of course!) New Orleans, where they NEVER close!
You're point's well taken about the bars, but I think the concern is what goes on in the streets by the police after the bars close. Shutting down booze is one thing, but arresting you for taking a walk afterwards . . . that's a curfew pure and simple.
At 6:46 PM,
Anonymous said…
Even in bible belt Indiana, the bars quit serving at 3a.m. and patrons may remain until 3:30a.m. finishing their drinks. Then there are places to go for late night snacks or breakfast or whatever. That is what all of the fuss is about. Close at midnight, force everyone out of the bar and then there is no place to go.
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