I am not a frequent visitor to The Box, even though I live just a short walk away. The shows don't excite me much; in fact, what I have seen has had the opposite affect. However, I cannot deny the cultural impact the place has had on our town. In the jaded land of nightlife, The Box has redefined the model-bottle era. In its performance-based theatrical approach, it has shocked us into believing once again that if you think outside of the box in clubdom, you can achieve success. My problem with the bottle-model era is that it's never been over the top enough to excite me. It never pushed the envelop or culture. Having Lindsay Lohan, Paris, and a gaggle of lowbrow celebutantes, models, and promoters throwing napkins into the air to generic music is not greatness. Any night at the World, Studio, Area, Paradise Garage, or any of the classic joints was better than the best nights ever at Marquee, Tenjune, or Kiss & Fly. I am not knocking these clubs, as they are doing their formulated best to entertain their crowds. They are the product of these times and are a reflection of the attitude of their owners and the need to make money against impossible odds.

Serge Becker is a partner in New York dining and nightlife staples like The Box, Joe's Pub, Café Select, and La Esquina. His stake in the nightlife industry began as art director at Area and continued with his involvement in some of the city’s most exclusive spots (MK and Bowery Bar). Currently, he's taking a break from nightlife and exercising his green thumb.

How did you start in this business?
I started as Eric Goode's art director at Area, doing art installations. There were six or seven of us that were the core group.

Not satisfied with just the selected salacious bits from the Porcelain Twinz' discrimination lawsuit versus The Box and owner Simon Hammerstein? Then enjoy the entireity of the complaint after the jump, containing the previously released parts plus further details of vermin-infested living conditions and a poo-smeared green room (don't forget the obligatory blowjobs). Life on the stage -- so glamorous!

You may remember the Porcelain Twinz -- the sister burlesque act that once performed at The Box in New York until their public falling-out with owner Simon Hammerstein. The Twinz, a.k.a. Heather and Amber Langley, had been threatening legal action due to their summary dismissal and Hammerstein's alleged discriminatory practices. Well, their lawsuit has officially dropped into the lap of the New York Supreme Court, and it's ... Well, it's just raunchy. Let's just say that with all the coke-snorting, fellatio, double penetration, grab-ass, and vadge-grabbing alleged to be going on, it's little wonder that even Moby doesn't really want to hang out at The Box anymore. After the jump, a few selected excerpts from the lawsuit, focusing on (some of!) the naughtiest bits. (Or see the full text of the lawsuit here.)

On Friday, September 13, I arranged an interview with Heather and Amber Langely, better known as the Porcelain Twinz. It was a week after they had posted a scandalous post on their MySpace -- a tell-all about their unsettling experiences, working at the New York nightlife novelty The Box. It's been a hectic few weeks for Twinz: There’s a lot of press regarding their legal case against Box owner Simon Hammerstein, and they are without work. Yesterday, Eater reported on a community board meeting, held on Monday, during which the Box was denied a renewal application for its liquor license. What really goes on at the Box has always remained concealed behind a heavy and closely watched door; however, if the Twinz blow up their case against Hammerstein, the debauchery and scandalous events they allege might explain why the club has such a strict entrance policy.

Supper Club's jetsetting Brit Tamsin Lonsdale makes introductions, keeps secrets, and detoxes poolside at Soho House after a rough weekend in Ibiza.

Point of Origin: I went to University in Edinburgh and every birthday party, I’d organize a celebration in our house, a mansion, a house by the water. So that’s where I got my taste for hosting events and getting all my friends together for music and dancing. In 2004 I was a fashion stylist in London doing styling for rock bands, new talent for Creation, the record company, and that was fun. I’d style a lot of the music videos but it wasn’t fulfilling work and it wasn’t like working for myself. I started hosting these dinners and they were really successful.