a night on the town
Every neighborhood in New York City has its own interesting collection of local watering holes, so your personal taste in music, taste in fashion and taste in people will determine which subway line to take for your big night out.
Recently, the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg has enjoyed a huge resurgence as a popular party place for New York hipsters. If its a straight-up party atmosphere you're after, check out Bembe on 6th Street. Live drummers often accompany the energetic DJs who spin Brazilian tribal beats, causing the hyped crowd to flock to the dance floor night after night.
In Manhattan, the hands-down most popular district for nightlife is the East Village. The bigger bars are all staring you in the face, but look just below the surface and you may just find a nicely concealed secret bar like Lakeside Lounge on Avenue B. Even on a quiet night, you'll find good drink, good conversation, and plenty of good fun in their built-in photo booth. Just make sure you check for loved-up couples before you walk in to use it.
If you're a fan of jazz, you'd best trundle your way up North of 110th street to Harlem, where you'll find some of the musical masters jamming on almost any night of the week. Lenox Lounge on Lenox Avenueoffers the real deal: authentic jazz artists playing in a club that looks like its been untouched since the 40s. The drinks can be pricey, but the musical experience is always priceless.
