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of the city from the 23rd floor
terrace or the glass-walled bar
but you'll pay a high price for the
privilege. However, entranced
patrons don't seem to mind.
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Peninsula Hotel, 700 Fifth Avenue at
55th St
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Map H3
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212 956 2888
house drink, a Green Tea Martini.
The clientelle reflects the neigh-
borhood, but the choice of
music is far more wide-ranging,
including old jazz, soul, funk,
80s Chinese pop, and trip-
hop drum and bass.
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173 Mott
Street at Broome St
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Map P4
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212 941 1282
Rhône
Deep in Manhattan's west-
side meatpacking district lies this
revamped former garage, now an
industrial-edged yet sophisticated
wine bar. Its extensive wine list
specializes in the reds and whites
of France's Rhône Valley and is
complemented by a rich menu
that includes
foie gras
, truffle
risotto, and charcuterie.
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Gansevoort Street at Greenwich St
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Map M2
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212 367 8440
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Head for this out-of-the-
way block in SoHo to discover
an absolute gem: a raffish bar
with polka dot walls, reasonably
priced drinks, and Spanish tapas
to be enjoyed with a choice of
sherries, fruity sangria, or Spanish
wines. Flamenco music adds to
the atmosphere. Get there early
to get a seat: this place is small
and popular.
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33 Crosby Street,
between Broome and Grand sts
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Map P4
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212 219 8856
Boathouse Bar
Watch the sun set and
the lights come on in the
surrounding skyline at this
outdoor bar beside the lake in
Central Park, a location worthy
of a movie set. The setting is
particularly romantic on warm
nights when rowboats and
gondolas glide by.
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Central
Park near East 72nd St
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Map G2
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212 517 2233
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Park View at the Boathouse
Double Happiness
The cavernous Double
Happiness bar situated in the
heart of Chinatown is a union
of Italian and Chinese cultures
exemplified by the special
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