JOHN ENGLEBERT

CBGB or No CBGB, Club Kingpin Says 'Rock On!'

Ms. Pittleman.
Ms. Pittleman.

Who says rock 'n' roll clubs can't survive in today's bloated retail market?

Not John "JE" Englebert, owner of Suzy Wong and Prime, who's decided to flout common wisdom and open his own rock club, dubbed Devils Playground, in Chelsea with girlfriend Lisa Pittleman, a granddaughter of residential developer Leonard Litwin.  read more »

At Retox, It Ain't Over 'Til The 'Lolita' Lady DJs

Amy Fisher flier.
Retox Rock Bar.
Amy Fisher flier.

West Chelsea's bipolar nightspot Club Myst/Retox Rock Bar will be closing its doors for two whole weeks on Jan. 7, pursuant to a settlement agreement with city prosecutors.

Or, as the club spins it, "CLOSING FOR RENOVATIONS."

See our previous coverage here.

But before shutting its doors, Myst/Retox is throwing some high-profile parties this weekend, including tonight's featured performance by ex-con cum sex-tape star turned turntablist Amy Fisher, which earned a Page Six mention today.  read more »