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It’s recently dawned on many of you ladies that the summer’s almost over and you haven’t gone out nearly as much as you should have (some thanks to your fiscal cut-backs, but more thanks to the monsoon-like showers we’ve been having…btw, wtf?). Time to cram three months’ worth of nightlife into three weeks! Afraid you’ll break Fabulously Frugal Guide to Sexy Savings Rule #2 in the process? Fear not. Troy Gordon is at your service.
Troy@Hotel Gansevoort
The Trinidad native and former Wall Street rookie infiltrated the meatpacking district’s club circuit after graduating from Fordham University and never looked back. Now, you can find him at any combination of 1Oak, Greenhouse, M2, Kiss + Fly, Marquee and the Gansevoort (to name JUST a few) on any given night (and I do mean ANY given night – this man does not sleep). With several club openings, re-openings and renovations slated to take place in the meatpacking district this Fall, who knows where he’ll end up next.
Unlike other elusive club promoters, Troy wants to spread the love. He does so on his blog, TheGordonBrief.com, where his stories of encounters with super-celebs and buxom babes give you the Perez-style juice from NYC’s most popular nightclubs. He invites anyone (and by anyone he means guys willing to buy bottles and attractive girls) to hit him up for a hook up at the door and chances are (if you’re dressed for the part and have an attitude to match) you’ll skip the line and the cover charge, roll inside with him and hang out at his table all night.
Feeling a little too shy to reach out to a complete stranger? Don’t. Troy loves to meet new people. He also enjoys long walks on the beach and hates capital letters. Here’s a little Q&A with the up-and-coming nightlife concierge extraordinaire:
What makes you a unique club promoter? i dont think there are other promoters out there that are as honest as i am. if i have to tell a girl not to come out with me on a respective night because the crowd music or vibe won’t suit her i will.
What advice would you give to girls and guys who want you to get them into the clubs you promote? always dress well. be polite to the doormen. don’t be rude because that immediately ruins your chances.
Best and worst thing about your job? best thing i would say is meeting a lot of people of importance in different arenas of life. worst thing is dealing with very snobby and impatient people who think they are better than the rest of us and they must get what they want without question without paying a dime for it.
Who’s the biggest celebrity you’ve ever rubbed elbows with? a few. ciara @ M2, chris brown @ marquee, and have been working @ the same venue as pdiddy, kanye west, lil wayne, busta rhymes and many more
Best/Hottest club right now? 1oak, avenue, the gates
Most bridge-and-tunnel, over-hyped club right now? haha I guess M2
Drink of choice? red bull. i dont drink (*Editor’s note: say what???)
Do you ever mix business with pleasure? i guess after dealing with all of my clients’ needs i try to have a dance or two but for the most part i am usually taking care of everyone’s needs and wants like an economist 
There. Now you two are well acquainted so go ahead, contact him. Mention Fabulously Frugal NY and he’ll take extra special care of you 
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Troy Gordon
646.251.5017
