Allison Melnick (born June 3, 1971)[1] is an American socialite, bar owner, and reality TV star originally from Long Island, New York. She is perhaps best known for appearing on the reality show The World According to Paris, where she is seen frequently accompanying Paris Hilton as she shops or travels. In 2008, Melnick opened the Apple Lounge a tiny, 150 occupant bar [2] in the basement of the Apple restaurant in Los Angeles.
Allison Melnick | |
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| Born | June 3, 1971[1] Queens, New York |
| Occupation(s) | Socialite, bar owner, reality TV personality |
Personal life
editAllison Melnick was born in Queens New York and graduated from North Babylon High School on Long Island in 1989.
Career
editAllison Melnick started her career as a door girl at a local New York nightclub. It was during this period that she first met Paris Hilton.[3] In 2004, she was cast in the SpikeTV reality show The Club set at the now closed Vegas nightclub, Ice. Following the series cancellation, she moved to Los Angeles and worked as a club promoter until opening her own bar the Apple Lounge in 2008.[2] She was also part of an Oxygen reality series The World According to Paris, which followed the exploits of celebutante Paris Hilton.
References
edit- ^ a b Melnick, Allison (June 3, 2016). "Allison Melnick on Instagram: "Birthday Girl 👑 🎂🎉 #Gemini"". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ a b Amter, Charlie (August 15, 2008). "Betting the Time is Ripe". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2011-06-18.
- ^ Leech, Robin (June 9, 2011). "Allison Melnick to Celebrate Birthday with Hilton Sisters". Las Vegas Sun. Archived from the original on September 28, 2012. Retrieved 2011-06-18.