Party like a rap star at Jay-Z's sports bar. Fisheye not included.

Prices that fluctuate with demand help smooth your transition between the market and home.

Precious cocktailing in the heart of the worker bee hive. Spill some muddled fruit on your spreadsheets.

Indie rocker hosting the artists you put on your iPod for show while you're really listening to "Since U Been Gone" again.

Music biz minor leagues, but definitely AAA.

Friendly, timeless spot strong in burgers and beer.

Posh private club for the arts set.

If you like furniture from a church thrift shop and draft beer with men in flannel...

Chi-town-esque oasis near Union Square, proudly lubricating the locals since 1892.

Dive bar's main draw is shuffleboard.

Subterranean hotel lounge rocking "polar caves." Hibernate in style.

Retreat from your plastic cube to a tree stump table. Watch out for splinters.

Neighborly hang with a sweet back yard ready for its next quarter century.

Twin bars from one-two punch of Ian Schrager and Julian Schnabel. Do not inquire about prices for art on the wall.