www.flutebar.com
FLUTESUNDAYS,
9PM - 2AM
Flute was designed by
noted industrial designer and father of Herv� Rousseau, Jean Pierre
Rousseau. The elder Rousseau is known for designing specialty items such as
pens, key rings, tabletop and picture frames. Among his most unique projects
is a transportable factory made completely out of plastic. Flute marks Jean
Pierre Rousseau's first commercial space design and his first labor of
love with his son.
Keeping Flute
true to its speakeasy history, Jean Pierre Rousseau kept low ceilings and
the maze of intimate alcoves. The walls are painted in a tranquil shade of
yellow that slightly brightens the dimly lit room. Low couches, custom-built
banquettes and matching ottomans covered in rich, jewel-toned velvet, strewn
with soft lavender, sea green and ice blue pillows, line the walls and
surround gold painted glass tray tables. Votives flicker throughout the
room.
It is when one heads toward the long copper bar that one notices the little
details that bring Flute to life. A glass-enclosed compartment peeks out
from underfoot with a bottle of 1928 Krug (a souvenir from the Club Intime
days) hidden inside. Vintage brass lamps - salvaged from a condemned
European factory - are side by side with vintage lamps from New York's
Chanin building bought at auction by Jean Pierre Rousseau. Just to the left
of the bar is a full wine cellar stocked with 1500 bottles - 80% of which
are Champagnes. The cellar is protected by double glass - through which one
can see the most valuable bottles in Flute's collection - and features an
amateur oil painting of a bathing lady.
Some of Herv�
Rousseau's prized collectibles make up the most interesting additions to
Flute's d�cor. A ledge in the front of the bar holds a small collection of
Champagne flutes, brought to life with colored water. A second ledge near
the wine cellar displays a collection of mini Martini shakers. The walls are
decorated with reproductions of 16th century French linens featuring flute
designs fund in an antique shop in the south of France. Art Deco clocks,
found at flea markets and remote antique stores are placed throughout Flute
- most notably as the centerpiece in a floor to ceiling height,
glass-enclosed display case.
Also in the display case are an assortment of Champagne and wine glasses -
some vintage, some brand new and from a variety of makers including Lalique,
Riedel and a steadily growing collection of "bar art," (little models made
out of Champagne corks). The bar art collection, created by Flute staff
members, already includes a chair and a baby stroller. Rounding out the
personal pieces Herv� Rousseau has contributed to Flute is a beautiful,
1920's mahogany wine cabinet.
Weekly Resident Dj:
IMANRIZKY
(WickedLiquid,
NYC) Deep, Sexy, Progressive/Tech-house
The momentum begins with perpetual, groovy progressive house/break beats to
stylistically combine with melodic tracks, driving towards progressive
trance/vocals with dropouts of deep dark trance/techno. Building on this
continuous cycle of higher peaks and lower valleys, his musical journey
solidly elevates the mind, penetrates the body and satisfies the soul. His
transcendental journey into progressive sounds made him a big influence in
the New York City Club scene.
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