Divey, spacious Chinatown original. These days, less opium den, more singer-songwriter.

Bay Ridge's newest party place has named themselves "The Next Generation."

Cocktail spot's dim lighting and old-world appeal seduces Dick, Jane, and every cocktail-cradling patron. Drink, flirt, make-out, repeat.

Stellar sound system at Garment District's house and techno clubbing mecca. Beware of cover charges.

Kick off the weekend with Bloody Marys, Belgian beers, and free pretzels.

Graffit art, cocktails, and tattoos in the Meatpacking District. 

Russian karaoke and oysters in Dream Hotel's postmodern hot spot.

Posh hotel cocktailing that just also happens to have river to river views.

Bar and restaurant in historic setting boasts Sex and the City pedigree. 

Frills-free and inviting Americana bar in Greenpoint's auto district. Come broke, leave drunk.

Dive bar serving maximum security, beer-shot combos, and a night you won't remember.

For Alphabet locals who ask: Whatever happened to sex, drugs n' rock n' roll?