[4] The nightclubs was characterized by opulent Art Deco fretwork, rooms filled with mirrors, and brocade couches, and snake-wrapped lamps.
[5] There was a heart-shaped neon sculpture by artist Ron Ferri built into a lit dance floor, which Regine referred to as "the Heart of New York.
[6] Two-weekly afternoon dancing sessions at Regine's, as well as access to Régine's nightclubs in Paris, Monte Carlo, Rio, and Bahia, were additional benefits.
[10] In a time when Studio 54 was a dance mecca that attracted celebrities, it was difficult for Regine to compete in the early years so she consulted with pop artist Andy Warhol at The Factory.
[11] In 1986, about 80 waiters, bartenders, and chefs went on strike as a result of the management's disregard for a citywide contract that the hotel workers union had negotiated the previous year.