Foundation 137 Essex St. (Btwn Stanton + Rivington) Map it
click image to enlarge	Location: Lower East Side Venue Type: Bar Music: Top 40's, Hip-Hop, Rock and 80's

Spot: Finding that perfect mix of glamour, class, and stripper poles can be tougher than getting Johnny Knoxville to put his balls away.  Luckily, Foundation has found a way to seamlessly blend the glitz of Vegas with the attitude of New York City, and with a minimum of incriminating body glitter.

Vibe: A glam space filled with mini chandeliers, a draped ceiling, a gold-mirrored wall, exposed brick and one infamous stripper pole, Foundation is a dimly lit L.E.S. wonderland of socialites, celebs, and chic-leaning hipsters. There is a back section for private parties up to 100, and a raised banquet area for optional bottle service or stylish sipping (a.k.a. when your sexy dance moves have progressed to a controlled stumble).  Foundation also features “Spun Tuesdays,” which gives average Joes and Jills the chance to bolster (or ruin) their DJ reps.

Grub: A-list caterers Relish provide the eats for Foundation.  Relish has received great reviews and mentions in publications such as Gotham, Hamptons, and m&c.

The Deal: Much like late nights at MC Hammer’s house from early to mid 1990, Foundation is a rowdy party amidst a beautifully upscale atmosphere. The surroundings are lush, the mood is loose, and the crowd is very ready to get down and (delightfully) dirty. 

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