New York Style nightclub to open in Hong Kong - Tribeca

A new superclub: Tribeca is set to open in Hong Kong. Named after the fashionable nightlife zone in New York, famous for its hip venues, Tribeca promises to be as funky as its namesake in the Big Apple.

With 8,000 sq ft of floorspace, Tribeca will be one of Hong Kong’s largest clubs and was conceived as an elegant entertainment wonderland, with three separate zones, each with its own unique vibe. The exclusive destination venue offers something for everyone.

Visitors to Tribeca step through an entrance of curved walls, contemporary crystal chandeliers and charcoal-toned glass. This leads into a sexy, deep purple and red oval Martini lounge with an oval shape, where the walls and central floor space are home to voluptuous sofas and music that weaves between genres.

Through the lounge is Tribeca’s main area, and it is full-on glam. It comprises an eight metre-long island bar and a large circular dance floor divided by an elevated stage for live entertainment. The marble topped island bar, seating up to 30 people, is bathed in a champagne gold centrepiece: panelling made of more than 30,000 pieces of yellow and amber crystal. The bar stands out against warm almond coloured walls with windows that feature blinds and billowing, sheer curtains. Two raised VIP seating areas are enclosed by brown metal curtains, affording privacy and exclusivity.

The dance floor is the dramatic heart of the club. Slick white mosaic arches around its perimeter house cosy niches in which to sit and watch the best of the floor action.

Beyond the dance floor is the late night lounge. Separated from the rest of the club by two sets of doors, modern sophistication reigns here, with plenty of dark leather sofas to chill and enjoy the wide range of music from acid jazz and international lounge beats, onwards. Earth tones, dark and light wood fittings and prominent art work give a very stylish feel. A small island bar is topped with black marble and subtly lit from above its ceiling glass racks.

The brain behind Tribeca is Sylvio Wang, who has been in the nightclub business for more than 25 years and whose classic clubs include Hollywood East, Culture Club, Pastel, Manhattan in the same space as Tribeca’s current location, and Casablanca in Aberdeen. As an entertainment consult, Wang has advised top international hotel groups and private investors in Greater China. He has also been involved in club scene projects in Shanghai and Beijing; in 1983, he opened Manhattan in Shanghai.

At Tribeca, Wang is enlisting five to six DJs each night, with international turntablists brought in for special parties and events. The club’s play list is eclectic but has strong personality with nods to what’s hot on the world’s hottest dance floors, whether Latin, house or chill out.

As well as martinis and champagne, Tribeca’s signature gourmet drinks include infused cocktails such as the Uptown Martini and the Midtown Mojito.

Consulting for Tribeca is, Carl Jaeger, a native New Yorker who has been in the nightclub business for almost a decade. Jaeger has worked in such famous spots as Bungalow 8 which was shown on Sex & the City; Pangea, which has had affiliate clubs in London, Miami, and Marbella; Lot 61; and Rock Candy.

Jaeger has also worked for rock and roll bar Snitch, co-owned by Slash, formerly of Guns & Roses - now a member of Velvet Revolver - and arranged parties for Donna Karan, Lindsay Lohan, Donald Trump, Bruce Willis, Puff Daddy and Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, among other celebrities.

“My main goal is to bring New York energy to Hong Kong” Jaeger said, “not to just produce another ‘shi shi’ club but an experience to be remembered.”

Tribeca opens on December 7, 2005 at 9.30 pm with an invitation only party and to the public from December 8 at 6pm. Closed Sunday's, Tribeca will be open Monday to Wednesday from 6 pm to 1 am and Thursday to Saturday from 6 pm to 4 am.

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