| OK, let's establish some ground rules. It's called the City, | | | | of A-listers from the fashion and celebrity world. With |
| not Manhattan. And under no circumstance should you | | | | four unique lounge settings (and over 10,000 square |
| ever say New York City. Yes, we know some New | | | | feet) of banquette-like seating, cushy pillars, a grand |
| Yorkers do take things a bit too far and say they are | | | | aquarium and room to dance, most flock to Gypsy |
| from the City even when they are visiting relatives in | | | | Tea for its VIP section and bottle service. Make sure |
| Tulsa - where the nickname really loses its | | | | to taste the house specialty - The Gypsy Cosmo! |
| luster.Whatever it is you are trying to do while you're in | | | | Rated 2005's Hottest New Lounge, Gypsy Tea can |
| the City, do it quickly and get out of the way. That | | | | be found at 22 W. 24th St. (between 5th & 6th |
| applies to ordering at the deli (where do you think the | | | | Aves.).Pink Elephant: Bring a few credit cards and your |
| Soup Nazi idea came from?), riding the escalators, | | | | swankiest shoes when you visit this luxurious bottle |
| crossing the street or buying a paper. Things have a | | | | service venue (located at 527 W. 27th St., between |
| faster pace up here and people like it that way. This | | | | 10th & 11th Aves.). With a pheromone-shooting scent |
| City will eat you alive if you don't prepare properly.But | | | | machine, you'll find your libido-sparking hormones at full |
| even with all of the millions of people scurrying around, | | | | attention and the scene completely intoxicating! The |
| you can still blend into the madness and fit right in. | | | | door can be tough, but worth the trouble for the crowd |
| That's because everyone is too busy to notice you as | | | | AND staff you'll find when you enter the gates. Pink |
| they race to the subways, run to catch the ferries, or | | | | Elephant boasts a kinetic lighting system, argon lasers |
| fight for a cab. New York has a "kick you in the teeth" | | | | and a liquid nitrogen gas tank catapulted from the |
| attitude that can make you feel satisfied when you | | | | ceiling (for those moments when the dance floor gets |
| actually accomplish something. And, you know you | | | | too heated).Tortilla Flats: There's a party every night at |
| earned it because you've just navigated thru all the | | | | this small Tex-Mex joint. Great for food and |
| madness. Here's a local tip so don't sound like a tourist | | | | margaritas (try the strawberry one - you can get them |
| when you are downtown- it's pronounced "How-Stin" | | | | by the pitchers), Tortilla Flats is a cheap and fun |
| even though it is spelled like Houston. SoHo means | | | | cantina that's always crowded with post-work folks |
| south of Houston - now go figure out NoHo on your | | | | looking for a good time. Its located on Washington |
| own.Immerse yourself in the City, with all it has to offer, | | | | Street & 12th.Trailer Park Lounge: Located at 23rd |
| and you'll understand why it's like no other place on | | | | Street (between 7th & 8th Avenues) this place is an |
| earth. The diversity, the energy, the attitude - you can | | | | ode to an old trailer park - screen door, unmatched |
| find anything and everything in the City that never | | | | vinyl chairs, velvet pictures of Elvis, Marilyn and more. |
| (EVER) sleeps. There's always a new neighborhood | | | | This is the place to be if you want good comfort food |
| to explore, another restaurant to try, another club to | | | | (try the sweet potato fries, tator tots and mac n' |
| dance at, and another bar to drink in.Dreams have | | | | cheese) and big potent drinks (the margaritas are the |
| been realized here since the first settlers and you can | | | | size of your head!) after a hellish day with the boss. |
| feel that same spirit as you walk the streets of each | | | | With its kitschy decor, Trailer Park is a great place - |
| neighborhood. Where else can you see millionaires | | | | sans pretension or attitude.Dive 75: A dimly lit watering |
| mingling seamlessly with the working class? From | | | | hole with four TV's, 19 beers on tap, a free Wi-Fi |
| munching on their morning bagels to singing along with | | | | connection, a 155-gallon fish tank, board games up the |
| Frank Sinatra at the end of the Yankees game, New | | | | kazoo (Uno, Monopoly, Connect Four) and friendly |
| Yorkers share the local pride. Maybe it's because | | | | waiters that make you feel like home - who needs |
| everyone has one thing in common - they've all lived in | | | | anything else? Dive 75 (located at 101 W. 75th St. - |
| that 300 square foot studio apartment and paid $2000 | | | | between Columbus and Amsterdam Aves.) is no dive |
| a month for it. And why does everyone say their | | | | at all!.BLVD: If you want a lounge, a dance-floor and |
| address like it's the most regal location in the known | | | | food under one roof - this is the place that delivers all |
| universe?NYC was built (and still runs) on its | | | | three (and with class). Located on Bowery (at Spring |
| neighborhoods. You'll find that each has its own | | | | Street) BLVD is a mega one-stop shop that you can |
| character, so get out and explore. People from all | | | | check out for a pre-dinner drink or to spend the entire |
| walks of life are really what make this place so | | | | evening. Great for a first date and when you're not |
| special.Bars & NightlifeThe City comes alive at night | | | | sure where the night is going to take you (no need for |
| (and its usually when most are tucking themselves in | | | | an "emergency phone call from a friend") - its easy to |
| for a good night's sleep!). Times Square has more | | | | get lost in the crowd in this tri-level complex.b.e.d. N.Y.: |
| lights than a sound stage and feels like midday even at | | | | Manhattan, we'd like you guys to meet South Beach. |
| 2:00 am. With so many people in town each and | | | | Beautiful people, beautiful space - this bi-level |
| every night (and I mean, each and every night) there | | | | penthouse located at W. 27th Street, is the city's first |
| are plenty of special occasions that must be | | | | downtown restaurant that offers two dining floors, a |
| celebrated. Whether you're out for a birthday, | | | | 360-degree rooftop view of the midtown skyline and |
| promotion, or the eminent "Girls Night Out" - here are | | | | beds for dining, drinking, and just chillin. The beds invite |
| some journeyPod Picks:Maritime Hotel: Yes, we are | | | | everyone to be a wee bit more "free spirited." |
| listing a hotel as a pick for our Nightlife category and | | | | Whoever said you can't dress up to go to bed?Sutton |
| it's not because of what goes on behind closed hotel | | | | Place: This laid back, yet hip bar is your multi-option |
| room doors. The entire city block is just one big open | | | | destination. Whether you're meeting your BF for some |
| air extravaganza right out of South Beach. Located at | | | | late night drinks or just watching the big game, Sutton |
| 363 West 16th St. (at Ninth Ave.), this place was once | | | | Place is where it's at. The venue features 15 |
| the headquarters for the National Maritime Union. Now, | | | | televisions with four large-screen projectors, a |
| it's a glamorous Chelsea Hotel that draws a trendy | | | | separate lounge with a fireplace and a 46 foot rooftop |
| nightlife scene. Among its hot spots are Matsuri - sushi | | | | retreat. Sutton Place is located at 1015 2nd Ave. |
| restaurant, a Japanese-themed nightclub called Hiro | | | | (between 53rd and 54th Sts.).230 Fifth: Planning an |
| and La Bottega - a bar/trattoria which extends outside | | | | after-work soiree with your colleagues or a weekend |
| into a 6,000 square foot patio. Ah, and how can we | | | | nightcap with your new guy? This expansive (can |
| forget to mention the party cabanas on the | | | | accommodate nearly 1,000 guests) deco-style |
| terrace?!Pacha: Talk about a high energy import that | | | | penthouse lounge and tropical wraparound rooftop |
| lets you explore the vibe of Ibiza without stepping foot | | | | have views that even Trump should envy! Where else |
| outside NYC (located at 618 W. 46th St. - between | | | | can you find almost 360 (unobstructed) degree views |
| 11th Ave. and West Side Hwy). This international | | | | alongside palm trees? 230 Fifth is located where else |
| nightclub transports club-goers from NYC to the | | | | but, 230 Fifth? (At the corner of 27th St.).Le Bryant |
| steamy tropics, featuring four floors (and 30,000 | | | | Park Cafe: A trendy outdoor bar perfect for singles |
| square feet) of options. Navigate a maze of | | | | and people watching during those balmy summer |
| staircases, palm trees, mirrors and tarp canopies. You'll | | | | nights in NYC. Sitting at this place in the warmer |
| find drop down projection screens, staging runways, | | | | months can make you feel like you're in Paris. They |
| and intimate retreats (check out the Jacuzzi-style | | | | host free jazz and other performances throughout the |
| booths).Passerby: Screwdrivers are back and | | | | week (with free outdoor movie nights on Mondays). |
| somehow they made the Greyhound even cooler. | | | | During off season, the singles scene travels indoor to |
| Their juicer will freshen up your cocktails and their | | | | the Bryant Park Grill. The Cafe is located at 476 5th |
| glowing "Saturday Night Fever" dance floor will liven up | | | | Ave. (at 41st St.).ShoppingIt's the only city in the world |
| your evening. A stylish little hole-in-the-wall that | | | | where you can forget to pack your little black dress |
| features great drinks and an easy, laid-back crowd. | | | | and you're not out of luck. Just simply run across the |
| Passerby is located at 436 W. 15th St. (between Ninth | | | | street and buy anything you need with ease. That |
| & 10th Aves.).White Horse Tavern: A super-popular | | | | brings us to a journeyPod Pick for all you shopaholics |
| West Village institution, White Horse Tavern is quiet, | | | | out there. Century 21 (which is way downtown, but |
| literary, and features lots of wood - a former haunt of | | | | worth the cab fare or subway to 22 Cortland St., |
| Dylan Thomas. Good for a few laid-back Happy Hour | | | | between Church & Bdwy.). No, not the real estate |
| pints with old friends and colleagues. Just make sure | | | | moguls - Century 21 is a retail store with great deals |
| you're not watching your waste line if you decide to | | | | on top designers and a bargain-hunter's dream. If brand |
| order grub - the big juicy burgers and slab-cut fries are | | | | names are your weakness, you'll savor every moment |
| worth the calories! White Horse Tavern is located on | | | | while pawing through the medley of racks of designer |
| Hudson & 11th Street.Bungalow 8: With so many | | | | duds. Where else can you pick up an Armani suit at |
| luxuries offered at this honeymoon-suite locale, who | | | | 50% off or save hundreds on that dress that's all the |
| has anytime for sleep? If you're looking for great drinks | | | | is the only place you need to visit for information on |
| and interesting snacks, this mini-resort provides it. A | | | | the trendiest bars and restaurants, the most luxurious |
| hospitality-themed lounge, Bungalow 8 offers | | | | hotels, and the most exclusive parties and shops for |
| everything but the mint on your pillow. Perfect for | | | | discriminating travelers. Visit for the lowdown on where |
| night-owls who have trouble turning in. Bungalow 8 is | | | | to go in Atlanta, New York, Miami, LA and other major |
| located at 515 W. 27th St. (between 10th & 11th | | | | cities around the world, and listing to our monthly travel |
| Aves.).Gypsy Tea: Despite the name, there's no Stevie | | | | podcast for the best in upscale travel and |
| Nicks vibe here. But what you will find is a two-level | | | | entertainment. |
| hip-hop destination where you'll often see sections full | | | | |