09/01/09

FUN-TA-BULOUS TIME!

by AmyTikiCohen

I was in New York City visiting my girls and one of them is real cool with Kong from theKONGLIST- NYC promoter and did he show us to a good time or what? He escorted me & 3 girls inside, gave us a grand tour of the venue...wooden furnitures & fixtures, ice-sculpted deer heads on the wall against the bar and the back opens up to remind me of a snowy-night up in the Aspen mountains! Drinks were average (around $10)...the music was INCREDIBLE (dj's spinning the hottest & latest new hits from the East Coast)...but above all, Kong was like the greatest host I've ever met! He was an absolute gentlemen and took care of us like we were life long friends! I'm sure he's been doing this for years and I would always support his parties and choice of venues...Aspen is a FUN-TA-BULOUS spot...I'm sure that's why he's there! lol

• Pros: Classy, upscale crowd w/ awesome music!
• Cons: Wish ASPEN was in L.A.

06/17/09

Best Birthday Ever!! :)

by supafly1985

this is the first review i've ever written in my life. normally i'm on here to find out what everyone else is thinkin' about somewhere.. but my experience last saturday night for my birthday party was great. i know alot of people always say things never go right when you book a clubspot with a promoter but that wasnt the case for my party. The music was awesome and really mixed.. and the crowd was hot!! I did the whole vip thing which actually went well!!!

I booked everything with a promoter named Steph and she told me to speak to the doorman named Dave who does the door. When i got there that night - No one tried to make me buy more bottles, nor demanded that my guests do either! When i got there, i asked for Dave and since it was my birthday he let myself and 2 of my girlfriends right in!!! (How awesome!!!) He got the bottle hostes for us and this was the First Time that i wasnt demanded to do more bottles then I wanted to do!!!

As long as your friends dress good and have i.ds none of your friends will have a hard time and that was one of the best parts about comin' here! Granted i would of wished the spot was larger then it is, but it was definietly a great time. The whole staff was really customer friendly. i definietly recommend if your looking for somethin' different and celebrating a party!

• Pros: Vibe.. Crowd.. music!!
• Cons: wish it was larger.. but who cares!!

03/05/09

ALWAYS GOOD FOOD, GREAT STAFF

by dbandis

I am not one to write a review but had some friends in town and we were looking for another place to eat and i went to check on one of my favorite spots, Aspen to see their reviews - just for fun and I must disagree 110% with the previous review. Aspen has been around going on 2 or 3 years I think and it has had it's ups and downs but nothing that would prevent me from coming back. This previous year, they added a new GM, Lenny who upon my arrival a few months ago, i had the pleasure of meeting. He was the most gracious manger I have ever met and you can see he truly cares about the restaurant. The food, I must say is always always good. The Seared Tuna is fantastic - as are the sliders which are prepared pretty rare so know that going in and I'm sure they can cook them to you liking. The steak is a great piece of meat, the mac and cheese is 100% one of the best in the city and i really always feel great when I'm there and feel taken care of. Sometimes it's too loud but if you ask, they will lower the music and I honestly regard this as one of my places i take friends from out of town and know - they will love the food and have a good NY experience. I think, with anything, you should ask questions and from my experience, they were more than happy to help me with any request so I must say YES YES YES to aspen and I look forward to many more dinner there.

• Pros: Great food, great on a date, great for out of town guests
• Cons: sometimes too loud or too hot from the fireplace