04/21/2006
Ice Princesses
Gatecrasher Ben Widdicombe published an item about an alleged face-freezing contest that took place in the brand new Vlada lounge on 51st street in New York. I had the pleasure of visiting the space last week before a show and distinctly remember that one of the key features that caught my eye was a strip of ice that runs for about 30 feet down the length of the bar. Widdicombe notes that others were impressed by it too:
"Cyndi Lauper and Alan Cumming retired to Hell's Kitchen lounge Vlada after a performance of "The Threepenny Opera" and had a competition to see who could keep their face pressed to the strip of ice that runs down the bar longest. Cyndi won."
Towleroad now has a photo taken after the alleged incident, which was presumably preceded by several shots of Vlada's fine home-made infused vodkas.
Posted 6:08 PM EST by Andy Towle in Food & Drink | Permalink
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Cyndi, bubbie, what happened?
Gevalt, she looks like a bull-dyke!
Posted by: hadassah weinreb | Apr 21, 2006 9:02:51 PM
And Alan pre-Cumming isn't looking too hot either... where's his chin gone?
Is it another American plastic surgery craze being born beneath our eyes... the full facial reduction?
Posted by: Philip | Apr 21, 2006 9:17:58 PM
What pisses me off is the apparent 'decadent' staging of the show: Lucy is now a man, gold thongs, lots of crotch grabbing, shit like that. Please. Whom are they trying to shock?
Posted by: Jacko | Apr 21, 2006 9:23:13 PM
Awwwww...I love cyndi lauper. She's a musical genius and inspiring person. I was only born in 1986 but I remember being really little and hearing on the TV. She rocks!
Posted by: matt | Apr 22, 2006 2:28:48 AM
I think they are both really fucking cool. they just look loaded, that's all. I just wish I was there doing shots with them!
Posted by: Chris | Apr 22, 2006 10:34:52 AM
Is that really Cyndi? I thought it's Melanie Griffith.
Posted by: jude law | Apr 22, 2006 12:13:57 PM
Boy, Melanie Griffith has really let herself go.
Posted by: Michael | Apr 22, 2006 1:21:10 PM
Vlada stole the "ice" thing from Halo in DC, which I'm sure stole it from another place, probably in South Beach or something.
Posted by: Malcontent | Apr 23, 2006 3:35:11 PM
yes, but it is a rather striking design element. my only problem with Vlada is the drinks themselves. we had to send back a round of lemondrops that tasted a bit too much like dirty lemon water. a place that makes such a big deal out of its infused vodkas should have the best drinks in midtown. but the space is perfect, it's nice to have a gay bar in midtown that makes you feel fabulous finally.
Posted by: Aatom | Apr 24, 2006 1:02:29 AM
Cyndi Lauper is a Legend! Few artist supports the Gay Community like she does. Go Cyndi!
Posted by: Fabrizio | Mar 14, 2007 2:08:02 AM
Cyndi totally rules! Love her! One of the most underrated female artist of this generation!Saw her live..she is truly AMAZING!
Posted by: Jessica | Mar 14, 2007 2:09:50 AM