it is opened by the owners of HAIWAN TROPIC ZONE!! (and Room Service)!!!!!

Was told that douchebag/schitzo from Room Service, Nick is doing the door. Never was such an underdresses retard given door jobs at good places...I can't say Griffin is good, but I will assume

I was surprised to see Nick at the door, but Hector Longoria (Cain) is a managing partner who's also doing the door. That brings some much deserved credibility to the space... & with Rachel Uchitel (Tao Vegas) and Josh Kaiser (Pink Elephant) involved also as managing partners... I'm excited... The space looks and smells great... It has that new club smell which fades quickly with cigarettes and vomit.

From what I understand, Thursday will be the official grand opening, last week was essentially a soft opening where private parties were held and friends of the staff came to check the place out...

i'm going to nominate james goldman for dbth comments all-star. always good, informative and objective info. the opposite of uncle steve.

Is Hector no longer working at Cain? If so Cain Luxe will fall quickly. I agree with Stua, James Goldman always has some informative information, especially when it comes to things regarding Cain.

The Main partners at Griffin are Adam Hak, Chris Reda and Stevie D from Vegas. All of the "partners" that James listed have a minimal stake in the place or are owners in name only.

I would expect the place to get off to a fast start but fizzle out quick. there are too many other spots opening by more established people in the business.

For real, I do agree with you that there are probably some better people in the Business. But why would more established people be looking to open places in this economy? Griffin and all the "exclusive" nightclubs that are owned by these "established" people are hurting, and it makes little sense to keep opening them at this time, plus the financing just isn't there... The bottle service model is hurting, or I would imagine it to be.

I stopped by Friday. The energy is good, the club itself is beautiful and the crowd was nice. I think they'll do well because despite the dismal economy, people still go out. There are a lot of venues currently operating, but only a couple of them are actually fun to GO to. The Griff, along with the new Earth space will probably be the hottest and most fun in the city this summer and beyond. Peace.

Does anyone have any pictures of the layout? Get on it DBTH.

Money Making, you have to remember 1 thing. When you are dealing with the people who go to the smaller more elite places (i.e. 1Oak) you are usually talking about the top 1% of all people who go out to clubs. Many of those people have generational type money. It's like people who say the Hamptons will be slow. Most of the people who spend money in the Hamptons or in the smaller places in the city cannot spend their money in a lifetime. Yes you lose out on some of the bankers who were the icing on the cake but the big guy, the whale spending 10-20K a night is not hurt the same way by this market.

Griffin looks good and the crowd will be solid in the beginning. I just think that with places like double seven, the earth space, the new lotus and all the outdoor spaces all opening within the next 3 months, griffin has the most to do to catch up.

I'm looking forward to going to Griffen. I think it's a common consensus with everyone that last summer too much spending went on. I no longer feel the need to buy bottles to go out, it's pointless. Places still let you in, especially when they know you. In the past money was thrown around easily, if someone at the door "hustled" you for a bottle you always said yes, now it's different. No matter who you are you're still thinking about reducing expenses. Everyone's portfolio has gone down at least 20-30% in the last 12 months, sure things are better now, and it's coming back, regardless it's still down a significantly from a year today.

I think with the opening of the new Lotus, & Griffin opening among others like 675... MePa will be a lot busier than it has been... 27th St has never been so dunzo as it is now...

the space was designed by lewis & dizon. they're not allowing photographers yet, steve lewis only posted one image so far.

Hector left cain $ months ago....and its actually doing fine...one person does not make a club...

@ I dont think so: In most cases you're right, however in this case Hector leaving Cain was a clear signal that even Cain/Cain Luxe has been invaded by the trash that it's neighbors on 27th street bring along. Cain was the last glimmer of hope for 27th street, and Hector ran a good place, his leaving I'm sure was in large part due to the crowd Cain was bringing in.

With both Jamie Hatchett & Hector gone from Cain there's definitely a void... Those two made that place what it was day in and day out. Now the only decent parties they have are on Friday & Saturday.

James Goldman. What are Hector and Jamie up to these days? Where are they working?

Just to make a correction on JAMES and MONEY MAKING!!!

From what I know, the guy from Pink and the rest of the mob sqad...ARE NOT A PARTNERS JUST EMPLOYEES!!

From what I know Reda and his team are main holder and Steve and Adam do have ownerships.

As far as Nick doing the door, dont know the comment on his dress code, if you know a little fashion, his gear is pretty tight. He is a true NY city kid unlike many of the door guys, and people dont like him becuase he does the door right.

I am sure he can care less what any of us say anyway.

I do like that one other guys that worked at Cain, he is a good look as well and they both look great at the door.

The girl is the only thing I dont get...never really seen her before and she sure needs a makeover on her wardrobe, at least what I saw on Saturday, especially standing next to the other two guys, but it aint my club.

I hope they do well. Good location, I was there Saturday-cool space.

Hopefully, they are smart and don't whore it out and it looks like another club added to the shit list. NY needs a small venue where the adults can go because NY is sure lacking it!!!!!

What was so great about this crowd? It was all hipsters....

Anyone know what the capacity is and how many tables are in this joint?

How have you corrected us in anyway? CORRECTION!!!!!

CORRECTION, do you know who the "team" is for Chris Reda?

I heard that Manny D is his clutch, creative guy. My boy told me he has a partniship in Griffin. I dont personally know him but seen him out at B Inn and Rose Bar... Just wondering becuase he seems to be in a different scene from the main stream commercial club land type of guy.

I was at Griffin on Friday, place is amazing but hopefully they can do better in the music end for the opening. I heard it was their practice weekend. Was pretty dope. Did not see Nick at door, but agree, he is a good look.

Great location.

Wish them the best.

I think I saw bigger tables on outside, like 4 on each side then there is 10 smaller ones in middle but different layout from old club. Looks different, cool decor.

James Goldberg is just a plug in for one of those mentioned. Poor thing, needs a pat on the back! Just work and collect a check, stop trying to make yourself an owner guy!

Anyone who works in the industry knows they have NO partnership. They just get a signed check by their boss.

not sure who any of you idiots are but if you have worked in the NY nightlife scene for more than 3 mins you would know that Adam, Steve and Chris are all slugs.Google Steve D/pure management and IRS and watch out!! chris is truly a good guy at heart but doesn't know the first thing about running a business and Adam just wants a little return on his previous investment and wants to get laid.
Manny is a hanger-on and needs a shower.
the space was done beautifully i have to say. Dizon and Lewis did wonders with it. one of the better looking places around now.
As far as Nick at the door, he's a class act. been around a minute and always pleasant to speak to no matter the situation. rachel is a psycho and no one should ever trust her. She was involved with major drama in Vegas and isn't allowed within 20 feet of the Tao.
My advice; Fire rachel immediately, get your money in the form of a cashier's check if you work there and Manny still needs to shower.

good night all!

Manny still needs to shower?

what happened with rachel in vegas?

wasnt she dating strauss?

Hector is managing griffin, jamie is hosting at pink and then moving out east to pink Southampton and hosting out there for the summer.

I thought Josh Kaiser was managing Griffen, ex GM of Pink...

The space is unreal and these guys are undeserving of something this special..lets see if they can remain parallel with the product..i heard that dizon & lewis really went above and beyond for this one...lets hope its not a waste.