by Alison C. on The Frying Pan is one of my favorite bars in Manhattan, and I spend the winter months pining for its seasonal opening. A resurrected antique ship lends the name to this unique venue. Patrons can explore the boat, as well as drink and dine on the attached bi-level pier. Live musical acts are usually present on Friday and Saturday evenings, while a more relaxed crowd takes advantage of the sunset views earlier in the day. The cocktails are served in tiny plastic cups, but are rather potent. While I have never eaten at The Frying Pan, I have seen many people order the juicy-looking hamburgers. The venue is also frequently utilized as an event location. The Frying Pan is a creative space that offers a rare outdoor experience unlike the highbrow scene that plagues most NYC scenester rooftops.
by Haydee Benneth on Trinity was friggin' awesome...about 2 years ago. In the last year, it's really gone downhill. On a Typical Saturday night, expect to wait in line over an hour and pay a $20 cover. What are you paying for? Well, I'm not exactly sure. The layout is cool and neat that it has 3 rooms each with a different vibe, unfortunately this causes major congestion in the hallways between them, and after standing still for more than 20 seconds you'll likely be told by a bouncer to "move along". The DJs are good, but not great. The house music in the main room works, but the Blue room is notorious for having stuff that's just not danceable. Speaking of the main room, it's...well...just weird. Against the walls, you'll see rows of young men who don't speak English all that well oggling bimbos from Marysville as they slam shots and pretend they can dance. Drinks are overpriced, weak, and served in plastic cups. Despite that, way too many people (girls especially) seem to have no problem going way over their limit. When this place starts to empty out at 1:30, the scene outside is not pretty. Of course, you can get around all this by getting in the VIP, which happens from one of 3 things: 1) You have $300 to blow for a fun night out. 2) You are an extremely attractive and/or slutty woman in her early 20s 3) You have a hook-up with one of the staff members. Personally, I have none of the above. OK, maybe I could blow $300, but it sure as hell wouldn't be here.
