MURRAY HILL: THE NEW WILLIAMSBURG?
The last couple of nights I couldn't help but to notice a subtle change in the crowds we've been attracting at the bar. Normally I'm used to seeing the typical Murray Hill set, consisting of frat boys, "bromance" buddies and girls who wear the exact same outfits like Stepford Wives.
However, the last few nights have brought about more individualistic types who you might find in Williamsburg, Brooklyn; the "Hipster" types. Unshaven, tight v-neck sweaters and jeans on guys, more off-beat type of outfits on the ladies (this observation was also shared by FRENCHY, who didn't mind making his feelings known about the subtle changes). More about having a drink and having conversations as opposed to fawning about, hoping to be seen or admired. Not so concerned about drink prices and haggling over buybacks like our typical Murray Hill counterparts. LITMUS TEST: When someone orders a Delirium Tremens to look cool, then making a twisted French face when they find out the cost, chances are they are a Murray Hiller. Where as the past few nights, these newfound "hipsters" would order the Delirium without batting an eye, and come back for seconds and even thirds. Interesting.
I'm not sure if it's a temporary thing; if it's simply folks being home from college for the holidays or what, but this bears observing. I'll keep you posted. Maybe the "Hill" is finally starting to get a hint of "hipness" after all. At least in the eyes of the rest of New York.
Nuff Said.
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