THE GOODS // 1OAK

1OAK
453 west 17TH street
New York, New Nork
http://www.1oaknyc.com


The Scoop:
A supergroup of four of NY's renowned and well established restaurant and lounge gurus have joined forces to create a lounge that caters to a super-high-end clientele -1OAK. Short for One Of A Kind, this high-end lounge attempts to create the aura of classic New York nightlife prior to the Bottle Service Era: boundaries between the celebrity and unknown; art and fashion; and upcoming and established have been smeared to create an interesting atmosphere that is as unpredicatable as it is amicable.

Enjoying the spoils of its philosophy, 1OAK has claimed the status as NY's IT spot for the Super-Rich, Creative, and dangerously Beautiful. Once inside, you’ll see what all the hype is about as you rub elbows with anyone from P. Diddy to Bar Refaeli in a space that, unlike many of its peers, rarely gets unbearably crowded. Hey is that Leo Dicaprio and Usher high-fiving across the way.

The interior, executed by creative director Roy Nachum, is complete with oak-lined ceilings, hand-painted murals of Darwin’s Origin of Species, padded ostrich leather walls, and a bar that looks like a grand piano. And if that isn't enough, the VIP area boasts a crackling fireplace that begs brandies and cigars.

Best Time to Frolic:
Anytime you can get in. The iron-clad door policy can be annoyingly exclusive if you're not connected.

Insider Tips:
Weekends provide a better chance for entry or you can always try a P.Diddy costume. The It crowd in New York parties during the week or jet-sets to other high-dollar locales like Lily Pond in the Hamptons.