07/10/09

Chic lounge!

by BCohen101

I love, love, LOVE this cute and chic lounge. I've been going to Madame X for years and it's a wonderful place for a casual drink or get together with friends. I've been to many birthday parties here and the vibe is always down-to-earth and fun. Great martini menu! Get your cocktails on! :)

06/24/09

Great place - lots of fun!

by tuliplady

Went to this place on the recommendation of a friend after I mentioned I wanted to go someplace new. The staff is friendly - and the vibe is great! Would come again!

• Pros: Decor
• Cons: None

05/31/09

rich lighting sets a great mood

by jessicakelly

I just went out on a date in this little lounge bar the other night. It was beautiful. The lighting, the furniture, the atmosphere. Its small enough to be comfy, but roomy enough to be luxurious. The service was pleasant and quick. It was a great place for a first date. The only complaint I have was the bathroom was a little dirty. I realize that that is pretty common all over New York, so it wasn't that big of a deal. It won't stop me from coming back to this place. I really loved it.

• Pros: decor and service
• Cons: bathroom

04/11/09

Perfect Spot for a Private Party

by yogabeth

This was such a fantastic cozy place for a private party - even though it is not a huge space, the way it is set up made it feel like there was tons of space. It is funky, cozy and intimate. The bartenders who worked our party (Alex and Jonathan) were completely top-notch!

• Pros: ambiance & bartenders
• Cons: none

04/06/09

Madame X: A Bar Review Post-Mortem

by LeonoraHelena

Source: www.nocturnes.tumblr dot com

“But I just don’t understand why you don’t want to paint me anymore,” wailed Madame X to John Singer Sargent.

“You are no longer new,” Sargent replied, as matter of fact as a brush stroke. “I told you to stop with the slip of your dress strap. That alabaster shoulder, Amelie, was everything.”

“You weren’t the only one who wanted me. I am…I am the It-Girl!”

“Mrs. Gautreau. Amelie. Your face is as pale as your arms are plump. You are no longer twenty-three if you ever were a day. And you eat — red meat.”

Madame X looked around one last time at the fading red couches of her once famed boudoir, arching an alopecia-thinned brow at the imprint of a spectral lover (John - Jacques - Jonathan — and Catherine) who had lingered on the pale neck before leading Madame’s frail hand out to the garden to smoke French Resistance cigarettes and talk of all the fine things in the world.

“You can have the place if you still want it,” said Singer Sargent. ” But you should reconsider those portraits —they’re just so obvious, although the one in the unitard who looks like a yogi may do. You may also want to consider adding a few organic wines, and maybe a starter salad, if you even want to try and attract new clientele.”

Starter salads? Rabbit food? Madame grimaced.

“And most importantly, the smoke is bothering the neighbors.”

Madame X didn’t know what to say, so she didn’t except to kiss Singer Sargent tenderly on the nape and quietly pull the door shut and the heavy drapery down behind him.

She pulled down her black gown too — slowly tugging at the straps as the artist had first taught her — until her body shivered in a full-length gilded mirror.

She had never noticed how her paleness — accented by a light amber down — had lacked tautness, elasticity. Her grace had always been in the suggestion of movement rather than in the still-life’s perfection. Even in The Painting the grip of the hand gave the lie to the cool profile as the gaze — straight-ahead — dreamed of raptures in cr00ked side-streets.

But her clients had never minded. She had not changed.

Madame X took the revolver (it was in the yellow envelope all along in the conservatory) and stroked its muzzle against a belly fragrant with steak and wine.

“Now what would the neighbors think of that picture!”

The old Madame laughed, clucking a Bordeaux-stained tongue to ivory teeth.

“I guess I’ll have to put out an ad in all of those Bridge and Tunnel rags tomorrow,” she said with a bit of her old flounce, opening up the garden doors and striking up a match.

• Pros: A more solitary back-room invites late make-out sessions
• Cons: Euro, euro on the wall...

03/25/09

Awsome place!

by criticoneone

I have to say that this is the place to go when all other places fail because Madame X will never let you down. The decor is very sexi and plush. The drinks are very tastey and strong..just the way I like it. The DJ pleases everyone's music taste. Stop by and check this place out, you won't be disappointed.

03/20/09

For a great time...see Madame X!

by SugarMagnolia

This place is awesome! Not only does it have a great atmosphere and cool decor, the bartender that was serving the night I was there was AWESOME!!! Rani not only made phenomenal drinks, but was extremely chill and literally made our night. I had some friends in town and was trying to show them the city, though I'm new to it myself. Rani helped us with directions and kept us in stiches! My friends want to come back not only to vist me, but her too! If you have a chance, check this bar out. It's a good scene....

• Pros: Music, Staff, Drinks, Overall Atmosphere
• Cons: None

03/09/09

Fantastic Bar!

by NicktheBrit

I went to Madame X for the first time the other night. It's the kind of New York bar I love - great atmosphere, unpretentious and very friendly people. The pretty woman behind the bar (rooney or something!) was really friendly and made me very welcome even though I was just visiting. These places are getting rarer and when you combine atmosphere with such friendly bar staff its a perfect night to relax and unwind given the chaos going on outside. Highly recommended. Dont wear red though - you'll be like the invisible man.

• Pros: Great bar, Great people
• Cons: Nothing bad to say about this place

02/11/09

Madame X-what a gem.

by MAlanPappas

We were in town and drinking our way through the city. We stumbled ( quite literally) into Madame X's drawn by the red glow. Rani at the bar, a much prettier Jennifer Anniston, made the start to our evening so memorable that a week later i'm still laughing with my friends. The mood is chill, fun, friendly and a little naughty. If you are in this part of town and don't stop in Madame X's for a drink you are really missing out. Thank you for a great time! And see you soon! Thanks for all the neighborhood tips and directions-they were flawless. And those shots were awesome. Thanks Rani! You Rock!

XO,

Michael and the group from Chicago and Brooklyn

PS Janice Rossi in 2R is a ho-wa.

01/26/09

THE place to throw a birthday party!

by MadameXLover

I threw a surprise birthday party for my girlfriend this past weekend and it could not have gone smoother. We rented out half of the upstairs and had an open bar for the night; about sixty people came and everyone had a blast (including, of course, the birthday girl). The space was perfect, a private atrium with our own bartender; we even had a secret hiding spot up a ladder where some mysterious hookups happened. The physical venue could not have been better, but, MOST IMPORTANTLY, the service is unmatched. First, I got personal attention from the owner who went through every detail to make sure everything ran smoothly in the weeks before the event. Secondly, the manager on duty, Karen, was by my side whenever I needed her, coordinating the surprise to perfection (she even had the doorman radio upstairs that my girlfriend had arrived so we could all strike a pose for the surprise). Thirdly, our attractive and talented private bartender, Chaz, was whipping up drinks with a smile all night. It was a dream team of entertainers.

Bottom line: THE BEST place to throw a private party on a reasonable budget.

• Pros: Cozy hidding spots, excellent service, completely unique atmosphere
• Cons: Now I want to throw a party there every weekend...