2. PROVOCATEUR: Still holding on to the second spot is Mike Satsky and Brian Gefter’s Gansevoort Hotel hot spot. While Satsky will probably cry over his cornflakes that the club isn’t number one, the club still manages to keep its door policies tight and continues to book top flight DJs to keep its Euro-centric crowd happy and shelling out cash for bottles. The team has also managed to branch out to the most civilian friendly Gansevoort Park and Winston’s Champagne Bar without damaging their brand, never an easy task.
Who you need to know: Mike Satsky, Brian Gefter, Sheena Tesora
Civilian Chance of Entry: 4%
18 9th Avenue

“I was really impressed with Dave right away, because it’s really hard to get into Provacateur if you’re not friends with Mike and Brian. And he’s not friends with Mike and Brian!”