Socialista Downstairs

With the success of turning away D-list celebs as the doorman at Bungalow 8, Armin Amiri opened his own venture with Sting and Trudie Styler to much fanfare. The Cuban pharmacy bar (both sell addictive drugs and elaborate cocktails) theme prevails over the space with the distinct black and white industrial tiles and the requisite seafoam green interior. Now that Sting and Trudie (and Armin to some extent) exhausted their Blackberry roster of celeb friends for the bar’s opening, they will be at it again for the opening of the downstairs café.



The hunt is still on for a Socialista chef, but the opening is predicted for July 9 which coincides nicely with the Hamptons exodus following the July 4 holiday. Hung over partiers can head to the café for delicious Cuban food (not that Amiri has even been to Cuba) and cocktails for that hair of the dog hang over remedy. Of course, expect a tough door policy, unless you’re on the A-list.