Pacha New York

It’s 1 a.m., and we’re in East Williamsburg for Pacha New York’s opening party.  Outside, the streets are pure bedlam for the NBA finals. Inside, Keinemusik’s Rampa is behind the decks playing back-to-back with the English duo Prospa, aka Harvey Blumler and Guiorgi “Gosha” Smith. As we enter, a polished team of door staff and…

Pacha New York cleared a crucial hurdle ahead of its June 13th opening on Thursday, unanimously securing a temporary liquor license from the State Liquor Authority and dissolving any remaining associations with Brooklyn Mirage.  What began as a tense hearing—with Pacha representatives grilled and residents testifying against the club—gradually softened into something closer to camaraderie….

Pacha New York might not have much built on the empty lot it inherited from Brooklyn Mirage earlier this year, but that doesn’t appear to be of much concern to the shuttered venue’s successor on Stewart Avenue. Following a weeks-long countdown to the announcement, Pacha has revealed it will be reopening the space on June…