Cops say Basement Lounge owners hosted sex party, brought funk but failed to bring an entertainment permit

Next Thursday is likely to be a tough day for Michael Alain Vidal and Mark Akhavain, owners of Basement Lounge in the historic Broadlind Hotel in the East Village Arts District. Will they get to explain the birds and [...]

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A lot of people don’t believe me when I tell them my grandfather invented the vodka tonic—and those who do should be ashamed. But whoever first concocted my good friend VT, you can trust its refreshing qualities to come to your rescue when the burlesque show heats up at the Basement Lounge. [...]