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Heathers

506 E. 13th St #1 (E. 13th and Avenue A.)
212.254.0979
http://heathersbar.com

As the nexus of New York nightlife moves increasingly to towering Meatpacking District hotels and revamped megaclubs (we’re looking at you, Marquee), it’s nice to know that something just... Read More

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ACME Downstairs

9 Great Jones Street Great Jones & Lafayette)
(212) 203 2121
www.acmenyc.com

What was once an old rock n’ roll bar is now the elegant counterpart to hot dining spot, Acme. Brought to you by the owners of NYC mainstays Indochine and BondSt, the Acme pedigree was already... Read More

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Buvette

42 Grove Street, New York, NY
(212) 255 3590
www.ilovebuvette.com

‘Buvette’ roughly translates to ‘small bar’ in French, particularly one found in rural areas. Upon stepping inside this West Village hideaway you feel as though you have been transplanted to... Read More

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Exchange Alley

424 E 9th St (9th St & 1st Ave)
212.288.8525
http://exchangealleynyc.com

The Scene: Exchange Alley hits the nail on the head by marrying a warm unpretentiousness with a feeling of storied permanence. The intimate space feels as if it’s been there all along, which... Read More

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Pulqueria

11 Doyers St., New York, NY (Bowery & Pell Sts.)
212-513-1527
www.pulquerianyc.com

It’s time to break out those weathered maps of NYC you have stashed away from your first few months living here: your hunt for Pulqueria will test just how well you navigate the winding streets of... Read More

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Union Pool

84 Union Ave., Brooklyn, NY (@ Skillman Ave.)
718.609.0484
www.union-pool.com

Many a Brooklynite has his or her own memento from the old-fashioned photo booth at this divey bar formerly known as A-1 Pool and Pest Supply. Aquatic equipment and design remnants still give the... Read More

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Marlow and Sons

81 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY (Berry and Wythe St.)
718.384.1441
www.marlowandsons.com

There are two types of Manhattanites: the kind that ventures into the outer boroughs on occassion, and the kind that gasps in horror at the idea (‘What on earth is Williamsburg?!’). ... Read More

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Theater Bar

114 Franklin St., New York, NY (@ West Broadway)
212.334.3633
www.yelp.com/theater-bar

It wouldn’t be called Theater Bar without theatrics, and theatrics does this Moulin Rouge-meets-La Vie En Rose “stage” have in spades. Albert Trummer from Apotheke sets a gallant scene with... Read More