Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy
Earlier this month, we previewed Johnny, a new lounge that wants to bring a little glamour and grit to the local nightlife scene.
Johnny, a concept from East Village hospitality veterans Laura Stemmer and Johnny T. (
pictured below), is located at 327 Bowery in the former ground-floor space of the Bowery Electric. (Live music still continues downstairs at
the Bowery Electric via a separate entrance.)
The space is intimate and thoughtfully designed, with red velvet booths, a VIP nook and a back lounge. It's a comfortable space and a nice companion to Johnny T's other local spots, including
Lovers of Today on Seventh Street,
96 Tears on Avenue A, and
Berlin on Avenue A and Second Street.
The preview evening included a set from Johnny regular
DJ Elliott Brakebill...
There’s also a food program led by Chef Carlos Sandoval, though we had to leave before the service started.
For now, there is a guest list for entry. You can follow Johnny on Instagram
here.
