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Even Cool Nightclubs Fail — Here’s How the Strongest Survive

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“This is the worst market in nightlife history,” says certified club king Richie Romero. Is there a secret ingredient to staying alive in nightlife? In his book, “ The Club King: My Rise, Reign and Fall in New York Nightlife ,” Romero’s mentor Gatien notes the importance of the team having a common mission beyond simply serving drinks.

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What Does the Future Hold for Downtown LA as a Cocktail Destination?

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He followed up in 2010 by purchasing Broadway landmark Clifton’s Cafeteria, turning the space that famously inspired Disneyland into an ambitious multi-floor nightlife destination. “It One of the major tasks for Bastian at the downtown BID was attracting outside investment in the neighborhood by overcoming its bad optics.