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in New York City's NoHo District. The club closed in February 2005. It hosted numerous musicians and comedians, including

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, Stella,

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, Chris Mills,

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, and

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Cultural references

The club is referenced in "The Best Burger in New York", an episode of the New York-based sitcom ''

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''.

References

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