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For the more trendy set, where the eye candy is not just
the spectacular views, take the elevator up to the top
of the Hotel Gansevoort, 18 Ninth Ave., at 13th Street
( & 212/206-6700 ) to Plunge, where the you can gaze out
at New Jersey, inhale the chlorine fumes from the hotel's
pool (which only guests can use), all the while sipping
pricey cocktails. A few blocks north at the Maritime Hotel,
363 W. 16th St., at Ninth Avenue, the scene on the roof at
Cabanas ( & 212/242-4300 ) is like something out of Holly-
wood. In fact, you'll probably recognize a few Hollywood
denizens sunning themselves with colorful drinks, umbrella
stirrers and all, balanced on their abnormally firm abs.
Uptown, in the heart of Midtown, the Pen-Top Bar at the
classic grande-dame Peninsula Hotel, 700 Fifth Ave., at
55th Street ( & 212/956-2888 ), offers views of the glittering
neighboring spires and the bustle of Fifth Avenue below
that are not only calming but romantic, if that is actually
possible.
7 Dance Clubs & Party Scenes
New York nightlife starts late. With the exception of places that have
scheduled performances, clubs stay almost empty until about 11pm.
Don't depend on plastic—bring cash, and plan on dropping a wad
at most places. Cover charges run anywhere from $7 to $30, and
often get more expensive as the night wears on.
Cafe Wha? You'll find a carefree crowd dancing in the aisles of
this casual basement club just about any night of the week. From
Wednesday through Sunday, the stage features the house's own Wha
Band, which does an excellent job of cranking out crowd-pleasing
covers of familiar rock-'n'-roll hits from the '70s, '80s, and '90s.
Monday night is the popular Brazilian Dance Party, while Tuesday
night is Classic Funk Night. On the weekends, expect to be sur-
rounded by lots of Jersey kids and out-of-towners, but so what?
Reservations are a good idea. The cover runs from free to $10. 115
MacDougal St. (btwn Bleecker & W. 3rd sts.). & 212/254-3706. www.cafewha.
com. Subway: A, B, C, D, E, F, V to W. 4th St.
 
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