Roofer Madness

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So much gold in this weekend's NY Times article on rooftop nightlife, it's hard to know where to start. The piece does serve as a reliable overview of upscale rooftop lounges in the city, old and new. But let's begin with Groovedeck, an open-air lounge above BED lounge at West 27th Street:

Sabrina Huls, 25, a Ford model from Germany, seemed more at home at [Groovedeck] ... "It feels so glamorous out here," Ms. Huls said, perched on one of the beds along with several other models and complimentary bottles of frosty vodka and Champagne. "I love all the lights and the fresh air," she gushed. "I want to be naked."

Models + bed + vodka = wunderbar! I'm sure someone obliged Sabrina's wish for nakedness, fresh air or not. Let's move on to a "party" at Rare View (atop the Shelburne Murray Hill) given by identically dressed "designer and DJ" pair Andrew Andrew:

Hipsters with ascots and vintage sneakers, guests of Andrew Andrew, wandered in and giggled. On the roof the two hosts, who had not told management about their party, held court with about 30 friends. Andrew Andrew, dressed in matching seersucker sports jackets and Kelly green pants, led guests in a game of charades while tourist families sat on wooden benches watching the sunset. "This is real New York," one of the Andrews said, thrilled with the nonhipster crowd. "We love things that are so regular that they seem surreal."

Well, is they hipsters, or ain't they? Answer: Ascots. That's all you need to know. See also: giggling. On to the rooftop at the Hotel Gansevoort:

On the somewhat quieter north terrace, two Britons, Paul Diamond, 24, and Mathew Blawat, 25, sipped apple martinis. "I know it's girly but we are here doing research for a reality TV show on American women," Mr. Blawat maintained with a straight face. "And we have to understand our subject."

You certainly can't get better research data on American women than behaving like a gay British man. Puts 'em at ease, you see.

The High Life [New York Times]
BED [Official site]
Rare View [Official site]

Previously: Drinking on Top of the World, Carrie Bradshaw's Favorite Cocktails