Elite Event at Avel

Place was beautiful, everybody was really nice the music was awesome! Def will go again! Not too crowded either!

Word up… Great bar, great drinks, great people, great event in general.
A little Worried about being near rikers but that was actually better, no neighbors to worry and no people walking around looking shady.
Unilocalers dancing, drinking, eating, frolicking what could be better. My wing man, Wendell came with me to enjoy this great event and we really did loved it. The usual suspects there + a ton on new Elites + tons of food.
Avel lounge is beautiful, the people, the ambiance and even the bathrooms are super nice, i think we met the owner while we talked about how nice everything looks and he was pleased. The DJ was on point, music for everyone, mind you, it got Unilocalers to the dance floor.
Leighann, you know you rule, you are surely a babe. thanks for the shots and for staying late with all of us there… WE (i) will miss you.
Thanks For the invite people.

I don’t know you but I had a blast. Hanged with fellow Unilocalers, danced my tushy off, and saw Leighann in action… damn girl, she has got some moves! I’m really, really loving all these dancey Unilocal elite events!!!
Thanks to Leighann for organizing and Wing L. for the photographer duty, snapping awesome pictures.

So we back in a club
Get that bodies rockin from side to side (side, side to side)
Thank Unilocal the week is done
I feel like a (carb)zombie gone back to life (back, back to life)
Hands up, and suddenly we all got our hands up
No control of my body
Ain’t I seen you before?
I think I remember those stars, stars, stars, stars, stars, stars, stars
Cause baby tonight, Leighann got us falling in love again
Yeah, baby tonight, Avel club got us falling in love again
So dance, dance, like it’s the last, last YEE of your life, life
Gonna get you right
Cause baby tonight, Unilocal Elite got us falling in love again
Keep downing drinks like this
Not tomorrow that just right now, now, now, now, now, now, now
Gonna set the roof on fire
Gonna burn this mother Unilocaler down, down, down, down, down, down, down
Hands up, when the music drops
We both put our hands up
Put your hands on my review
Swear I seen you on Unilocal
I think I remember those stars, stars, stars, stars, stars, stars, stars
Cause baby tonight, Leighann got us falling in love again
Yeah, baby tonight, Avel club got us falling in love again
So dance, dance, like it’s the last, last YEE of your life, life
Gonna get you right
Cause baby tonight, Unilocal Elite got us falling in love again
Much love to Leighann and the Unilocal team!

I liked it.
Not too crowded, and a nice fun space.
Drink service was slow even though it was packed. The drinks available were a bunch of tropical drinks. Perfect for summer!
Wish I had signed up for the Korean BBQ event in the morning because apparently I could have gone to that too!
Thanks Unilocal

Event #2 of Queens Unilocal Day. It was a day and night full of eating and drinking. It was a turn around from the earlier event. Instead of eating, we were dancing and burning off what we ate.
Pros:
–The space is really big and looked awesome.
–Drinks were sweet and refreshing.
–Booths were spacious and lots of places to hangout at.
Cons:
–The bar was extremely understaffed. With a bar that size, two people are not enough to make drinks.
–If you got drinks from the guy bartender. It was one per person. The girl bartender on the other hand would give you 2 or 3 at a time. Good for getting drinks for friends or double fisting.
–The waitresses were pretty, but didn’t seem to care about being there.
–Way out there. You have to Drive or take a cab going here and back. Especially in bad weather.
Since this was a preview party, I was expecting Avel to step it up a but more. It seemed like they treated this night like it was no different from any other night. Other than waiting about 5 – 10 minutes to get a drink, the night was pretty good. Met a bunch of new people and danced the night away.
Much love to Leighann for hosting a good event!

Bizarre location for a club, but hey, it’s a Queens Unilocal Eevent so of course I had to show up, shake mah booty in mah booty shorts, get my drank on, get my snack on, and then some.
Chicken kabobs were probably the star (aside from the drinks) and I definitely needed them to coat my tummy in a warm blanket of booze-​relief.
Long story short, y’all are awesomely fun, and this was a great way to get my night going!

A fine Venue
V isible Unilocalers in the house
E lite & their guests
L ove the party people
Q ueens’s rules!
U rock
E veryone having fun
E ntertainment on Saturday night
N one stop laughter
S exy styling
Thank you to fabulous Leighann F & photographer Wing!

Leighann is the best Queens Community Manager ever!
This Unilocal Elite event was pretty sweet.
Unilocalers and their +2 dressed up… very hot and sexy.
It’s been a while since I’ve gone clubbing…
Only Leighann and her sexy self can get me out to enjoy the night.
Even get me to the dance floor!
Thanks for the awesome night.
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Notes:
— Avel is a trek from the train station. Cab recommended.
— DJ is okay. There’s not enough mixing from one song to the next. One of my college friends was a DJ… so my standards may be too high. The songs seem to change very abruptly. Music was okay.
— Drinks took a while to get… so patience is needed. Some drinks are watered down… a Unilocaler ordered champagne, and I saw the bartender mix with club soda. Eeeks.

Avel is a very nice spacious place but in a weird area. I swear this was the only business that was on the block. All the buildings around were either under construction or warehouses. I’m glad that I kind of know the area otherwise I would have gotten lost.
The music was very very very loud. At one point when trying to talk to other people I felt like Lil Jon…“WHAAAAAT?”…lol…I’m getting old, my hearing isn’t that great. This is why I don’t go out to lounges/clubs…I can’t hear anything other than the music.
Also with the song selection, at one point they were playing No Pigeons…
Like, really? This song came out like 10 yrs ago. I think the DJ needs to update his playlist.

It was great seeing alot of Unilocaler elite having fun, dancing, eating and drinking. The place was nice and hopping plus it was very close to home. Everyone seem like they are having fun and dress to kill.
Thanks to Leighann for a awesome time
Everyone I came with had a good time plus afterward we want to the Astor Bar. Yes everyone, I made it to work the next day :)
See you at the next event and Wing, it was good seeing all of the pic’s!!!

Things I love:
Clubs in the middle of nowhere.
Dressing like an extra from West Side Story.
Not waiting 15 minutes for a drink.
Bartenders who make me two drinks at once since it took 15 minutes.
Bartenders who look like Snooki.
Getting down.
Getting down like I haven’t in 5 years.
Watching Julia try and dance with the guy mopping the floor.
Leaving a club 2 hours after you meant to.
Not caring.
Kittens.

Felt like I was transported back in time to nights of debauchery, dirty dancing, and reckless clubbing days.
Oh wait, that was just last week. Too many drunken Unilocal parties lately!
Gotta hand it to Queens ambassador Leighann for finding this new club spot out in the middle of nowhere’s land somewhere in Queens. Wow, was that a long walk in the rain from the subway stop. Definitely take a cab or drive here if you are coming from one of the other boroughs. The actual club is in the middle of what seems like an industrial park. When we got to the door the bouncer was actually pretty friendly and chatted with us for a bit.
Entering inside you are greeted by a chic and hip looking club. Cool filament lighting hung above the bar, comfy seating and tables spread around by the dance floor and on an upper level overlooking it, DJ high above spinning the tunes. The Unilocal Elite were out in full force here and dominated the dance floor. Always fun to let loose with a bunch of friends and rip it up out there. Leighann was shaking her booty and showing off dance moves that would have been at home in old Studio 54. What a way to end her era as Queens CM! Everyone was dancing and having a blast. We need more events with DJ’s and dance floors!
Waitresses were walking around with trays of food but I only sampled some stuffed mushrooms and mini chicken kebobs. Both were pretty tasty, but I did not see much more throughout the evening. One thing I must say is that the bartenders here are pretty slow. I was still able to score enough Rum Punches and Blue Lagoon drinks to keep us happy though. As this was a soft opening and they are still getting their act together I will just chalk that up to a learning curve so I won’t penalize them a star for that. As for some of the crowd that were populating the place by the time we left? Well, let’s just say Snooki and the Situation would have fit right in here. When the guy bartender took off his shirt to show off his white wife beater and gold chains I felt like I was transported back to the Jersey Shore about 10 years ago. Anyway, it was a harmless crowd that looked like they were just hanging out having a chill time. Good for high entertainment value if you know what I mean!
Still, the overall night was a fun evening with great friends, new and old. Dancing with everyone and getting a bit crazy is always a good time. Another terrific Unilocal event. Good luck in whatever you end up doing after this Leighann. Your replacement has some mighty big shoes to fill!

Only Unilocal can get me to put on my platform heels and walk into a club for the first time in years. Only Unilocal can make me relive those young clubbing days of bopping around aimlessly on the dance floor.
In typical club fashion, the drinks were watered down and overly sweet, and bar service in general was super slow. However in typical Unilocal fashion, the event exploded into an all out dance party! How often do you get to have a private party in a spacious (for Queens) club and have full reign of the place with some of the craziest Unilocalers and dearest of friends? Plus, it was on a Saturday night, welcoming debauchery of all kinds. What a way to celebrate the end of an era, as our lovely Leighann leaves Unilocal Queens to take on new endeavors.
Thank you Unilocal for offering such a variety of events and with this one especially bringing out dance moves of mine I swore I locked away in a vault years ago. Whoever takes that Queens crown next has some big shoes to fill. Let’s keep the party going!

Let’s preface this now by saying I’m not a drinker. I went for the opportunity to dress up since I rarely get to do so.
The space looked really nice, like I’d expect in Manhattan with a fair amount of seating as well as room to dance. Bathrooms were clean and spacious.
Unfortunately, I made the mistake of bringing a guest who is not the lounge type AT ALL so my ability to socialize was severely hampered. He did not want me to walk back by myself but was getting more and more bored and agitated by being in an atmosphere that wasn’t his thing.
I think I’d have had a better time if I’d brought different guests or gone alone. Lesson learned but I’d go to future club events if Unilocal has them.

Being Elite has made me do crazy things. Most crazy so far: Putting on a skirt/​dress.
Yes. I did it again. Cavo wasnt the only venue that got me to bare my juicy legs! Avel called for a skirt people. And High heels!
When the lovely Leighann put this together I grabbed two of my best gals knowing two definite things: They could dance and they could drink. The rest is history!
The bar service was a little slow but this granted me an opportunity to party on a natural high vs a drunken one.
Bonus: no hangover.
The staff were pretty to look at but I dont think many of them knew what was going on.
I didnt get to nosh much but i was still partly full from the feast at Koreana.
I was told i could bring one more guest and dragged the infamous SUIT with me (his Unilocal account is currently being put up — we got another one!)
I dance the night away with some amazingly talented dancers. My mind was officially blown when Julia busted out her sickest dance moves on the mop guy.
Im sure his life will never be the same (in a good way)
Definitely a good time! I should have brought a pair of dancing slippers… but knowing Garrett was there and not ashamed to review my feet, i decided to just walk my sore feet outta there.
Thanks to Avel and Leighann for making this a great night!!!

Nice event…
The space was nice…
The people were nice…
The bathroom was nice…
The girl in the white dress was nice…
Nice…

We were the very first guests of Avel? Now I feel special! Now I can tell everyone I was on the guest list of an exclusive grand opening party and it wouldn’t have happened without Leighann F. and the Unilocal team!
The Spot, Stylish!
— In the middle of nowhere.
The Setup, Splendid!
— In the back, seats. In the middle, dance floor. In the front, bar.
The Staff, Stunning!
— In white outfits. In slow motion (slight delays at the bar).

Much fun was had at this Unilocal Elite Event & Grand Opening of Avel Lounge –an ultra chic venue in a seemingly desolate part of Astoria? I can’t complain too much though because this meant I could park right in front!
It’s always nice to see and catch up with Unilocal friends. Also nice to finally meet Andrew A., Radford T., & Ron C. You guys rock. :) Everyone looked great, and I definitely noshed on my fair share of stuffed shrooms & pita bruschetta.
Unfortunately, I have to –1 star for super slow bartenders! They seriously put a halt on my binge-​drinking, and when I’m not binge-​drinking, I’m not happy. :(Good thing I had Ida C. there to expedite the process and flirt her way into getting me & my +1 some tasty vodka/​sodas.
As ALWAYS, thanks to the fabulous Leighann F. for putting together another fabulous event. The next Queens CM has some seriously fabulous shoes to fill!

No party like a sexy party! Queens does it again!
Everyone looked fabulous with their dancing shoes on. Giggity.
Music was keeping us on the dance floor all night. Lots of booty shaking and fist pumping action.
Thanks to Monique, I became the girl with all the name tags on. Yeah, I got violated and I liked it.
Shout out to the and only Leighann for organizing a night on the dance floor. You will be missed as the Queens CM but I know we’ll still see you and party with you at the events!
Shout out to Wing L for being a great photographer for the night, capturing great moments.
Thanks Avel for hosting us and keeping the night rockin! It was a beautiful space for a night of debauchery on the dance floor.
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Down to the nitty gritty of the actual space:
Location is quite a trek from the Astoria– Ditmars station. But I feel like a lot of people drive in Queens so it’ll be ok for them.
Space is cool, very big. It’s definitely more of a club than a lounge. Plenty of seating and space to dance.
Good music, usual top 40’s. It annoys me a little when the DJ switches the songs too quick but nevertheless, it kept us on our feet.
Service took forever. The male bartender was better than the female one, at least. 2 bartenders, really?
Food was nothing special but they were tasty. Melissa, being a vegetarian, asked what the appetizer was and the waitress said something like «I don’t know». Are you kidding me?
The drinks were very watered down. I had the mimosa, it tasted like water. The rum punch was better. I tried to get 2 drinks at once because service was slow but the bartender said one drink per person. Um… ok…
But I have to remember this place is brand new so they weren’t prepared for the mayhem that is Unilocal.But they do need to step their game up to survive, given where they’re located.