Top 10 New York City Venues On JoonBlog For First Half 2007

We're already half way through the summer of 2007, which also means that we're half-way through the year. We've seen a slew of new bars, restaurants, and clubs, and we've also seen some favorites close their doors for good. With six months in the books, now is a good time to look back at the winter and spring that was. We'll be putting together some editorial lists in the days and weeks to come, but for now, let's go with the voice of the people. Since our computers can track this sort of thing, we'd like to present The Ten Most Popular (by views on JoonBlog) Bars, Restaurants, and Bightclubs in New York City for 1H 2007:

1) Public House - A new American Pub in Midtown.
2) Runway - The fashion-inspired lounge near the Garden.
3) Socialista - Former Bungalow 8 doorman Armin Amiri's Havana-inspired restaurant/lounge. 
4) Spotlight Live - The massive new uber-Karaoke spot in Times Square.
5) Smith & Mills - The buzz-worthy new retro-style lounge in TriBeCa.
6) Tenjune - Still hot subterranean lounge in the Meatpacking District.
7) Azza - New Celeb-filled Mediterranean restaurant/lounge in Midtown.
8) Retreat - Popular Rustic lodge themed space in the Flatiron District.
9) Gemma - The Bowery Hotel's just opened, red-hot Italian restaurant.
10) B Flat - A popular new TriBeCa cocktail lounge from the staff of long-time favorite, Angel's Share.

The people have spoken clicked, and these are the results for the first half of 2007. Have you been to any of the spots above? Have something to say? Leave a note in the comments.

Comments

[Gamal]

I've noticed that more than half of your top Spots are lounges. Do you think they are rising in popularity because more and more look to combine music, food, dancing and socializing all in the same place?

Have fun.
Gamal