EyeSpy 037 – September 2, 1993

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BOO: That venerable bastion of Caribbean sounds and spicy fare, the BamBoo, celebrated its 10th anniversary last week with a private, invite-only bash. Once inside the gates – and many were turned away – the evening was quite the outpouring of love. The building, which in times past has been a Chinese laundry and a wicker warehouse, felt like a time warp, sucking together all the old gang so they could drink, eat, dance and trade Patti and Richard  stories. Among those accounted for were [037-001, l-r] co-owners Richard O’Brien and Patti Habib, seen here in their new sound booth, dubbed “The S.S. Minnow.” Patti credited the nightspot’s success to the support of “a lot of good friends, and a relaxed attitude.” Among those friends were [037-002, l-r] actress Helen Shaver, in town for her mom’s 80th B-day, seen with her best friend, Verna Johnson. Making a trip to the buffet were [037-003, l-r] Shuffle Demon Richard Underhill with geologist and melon eater Linda Wrong. Caught on the patio were [037-004, l-r] Rene Lalond from Gangbar Winslade, “saloon singer” Molly Johnson, Cameron House owner Sharmine Bedoe, Ruth Lockhart from Holt’s, and public relations wiz Susan Willemson. Caught horsing around were [037-005, l-r] publicity hungry psychotherapist – “Everyone needs one!” – Leah Lucas and muralist Bill Wrigley. Up on the rooftop patio, we caught up with [037-006, l-r] Flare editor lan Hylton, self-described “mega-fucking model” Meredith Cooper and roving fashion photographer Nigel Scott. Take a spin though the carousel of outtakes – photos 037-007 to 037-028 – for more visual memories.