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- 510 LaGuardia Pl. , Greenwich Village 10012
- 212-961-7507
Le Souk Harem
Former East Village pariah/magnet Le Souk adds "Harem" to the name, signals that it's not going PC yet. Belly dancers, hookahs, general debauchery spread out over massive tri-level space. Shades of... read more
- 395 West St., West Village 10014
- 212-675-6555
Bongo
Beloved Chelsea oyster shooter HQ brings second act to the shores of the Hudson. Keeps with the waterfront theme, offering up über-fresh raw bar, tuna burgers, codfish cakes, lobster rolls. Af... read more
- 111 Reade St., Tribeca 10013
- 212-240-9194
Ward III
"Bespoke" cocktails from several old hands at high-end mixology; if you have a preferred beverage recipe, they'll keep it on file to make sure every bartender gets it right. Beyond the gimmick, war... read more
- 20 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich Village 10011
- 212-645-0044
Baddies
Navigate from the streetside door down and to the right, and if you've made it this far, you likely still won't get past the door gorilla. But if you do, enjoy friendly boozing in a darkly crimson ... read more
- 211 Ave. A , East Village 10009
- 212-388-9844
Destination Bar & Grille
New, straighter tenant takes over for the Boy's Room. Bowery Wine Co. and Paladar peeps (Mason Reese!) kit out a comfortable space, with plenty of pressed tin, soft lighting, and low-slung stools. ... read more
- 116 Tenth Ave., Chelsea 10011
- 212-337-0054
Avenue
From the minds behind legendary Marquee, a smaller and even more exclusive spot with even tougher door. "Gastrolounge" agenda: more chill than most of Chelsea and the food's good, too. BP crowd wel... read more
- 675 Hudson St., Meatpacking District 10014
- 212-699-2410
675 Bar
Former Level V models and bottles den revamped into teenage rec room, complete with foosball. Space broken up into variety of lightly themed areas, all walking the edge of kitsch but never quite fa... read more
- 304 E. 6th St., East Village 10003
- 212-253-5888
Mayahuel
Cocktail connoisseurs of Death & Co. build an agave altar. Intimate confessionals, stained glass, and communal pews evoke a Mexican mission. Behind the bar: a tequila tabernacle dedicated to Ma... read more
- 311 Church St., Tribeca 10013
- 212-431-8750
Macao Trading Co.
Call it what you like—we prefer "Asian-fusion-whatever"—but Macao's prospects aren't a gamble. From epicurean dream team behind Employees Only comes this new, wood-lined, vagu... read more
- 9 Ave. A, East Village 10009
- 212-777-2230
Ella
Visit from former Joan Crawford and Waldorf Towers decorator just what Avenue A’s been crying for, right? Hollywood glam callouts with ‘20s threads on staff, black and white fittings, s... read more
- 1 Cleveland Pl. , Nolita 10012
- 212-680-5600
Southside
Ex-Bella's (basement of Brinkley's) stealing a bit of La Esquina's thunder around the corner. Dark, warm, with loads of schlocky plastic trees. Slumming uptown kids and downtown socialite set coppi... read more
- 9 Doyers St., Chinatown 10013
- 212-406-0400
Apothéke
Ex-opium den turned medieval apothecary by Austrian mixologist. Only in Chinatown. James at the door working stealth entry behind Gold Flower Restaurant sign. Swank, sexy interior, with distressed ... read more
- 79 Madison Ave. , Flatiron 10016
- 212-696-5700
Pranna
Huge pan-Asian treat spot. Tao-like energy level, size, and slick crowd. Satay Room for food on sticks, dining room for more dressed up scene. Perhaps a tad loud to expound on your Columbia dissert... read more
- 310 Spring St., Soho
- 212-463-7406
The Anchor
Power publicist and interor designer duo open a nautically themed bar for their extended rolodexes. Just got a sea sick re-design from Rafael Cardenas, man responsible for Parker Posey's drapes. St... read more
- 39 Ninth Ave., Meatpacking District 10019
- 212-807-8444
G2 Lounge
This is, perhaps, the saloon your grandfather would have loved, had it existed. And while he could still cut a rug of course. Warm wood trim, pressed-tin paneling, and antique-looking furniture dec... read more
- 145 E. Houston St. , Lower East Side 10002
- 212-477-5005
White Rabbit
Casual Lower East Side bar scene. Can be slow early on, but the DJ gets the dance floor hoppin' (sorry) late nights and weekends. Strong, reasonably priced drinks from the narrow bar, back seating ... read more
- 70 W. 3rd St., West Village 10012
- 212-477-2804
Negril Village
The second floor dining room sets the island tone with bamboo floors and seashell-lined walls, fit for serving NY savvy Caribbean cuisine. Brunch, lunch and dinner menus include island favorites fr... read more
- 247 W. 37th St., Downtown Manhattan 10018
- 212-852-4826
Stitch Bar & Lounge
Stitch in time saves nine-to-fivers. After-work safe bet, long bar and two floors of tables provide elbow room aplenty. Flirtation-friendly low lights, dark surfaces. Garment District nod in the na... read more
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