Gramercy Park News

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The interior of "Brasserie Pushkin." The restaurant is at 41 W. 57th St. Photographer: Francesco Tonelli/Key Group Worldwide via Bloomberg Brasserie Pushkin takes the term "top shelf-liquor" very seriously, and very literally.

At this point, Maialino , on the ground floor of Gramercy Park Hotel , is so popular that it's practically a New York institution.

"New York City may have some long-standing stereotypes and prejudices against it, but the truth is that New York City is one of the most exciting, diverse, interesting and all-around best cities in the entire world," wrote iReporter Lulis Leal.

The Gramercy Park Hotel self-consciously mixes the styles of Old World Elegance and New York Hip with a below-the-surface warm simplicity, making it the perfect place for Rufus Wainwright.

I first saw Brian Newman perform a while back at Duane Park. The space was packed, but I managed to get a nice dose of some pretty swingin' music and a glimpse of his noteworthy style.