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Nuyorican Poets Café, 236 E 3rd St,T1-212 780 9386. Subway F, V to Lower East Side-2nd Av. Talented wordsmiths slam poetry in this hippy-ish setting. Beginners shouldnt shy away from the microphone. Perbacco, 234 E 4th St between Av A and B,T1-212 253 2038. Subway F, V to Lower East Side-2nd Av. Lovely Italian wines are topped off with tapas, olives, mozzarella, focaccia and tomatoes in this tiny, delightful East Village gem. Ruby Lounge, 186 E 2nd St,T1-212 387-9400. Subway F, V to Lower East Side-2nd Av. The antiques and velvet drapes at this stylish newcomer create a sexy yet casual atmosphere. Mediterranean tapas complement the Caipirinhas. Temple Bar, 332 Lafayette St,T1-212 925 4242. Subway 6 to Bleecker St. New Yorkers take their cocktails seriously and this bar ranks as one of the best places for a killer Martini. Dark, candlelit and stylish. Bar at the Gramercy Park Hotel, 2 Lexington Av,T1-212 475 4320. Subway 6 to 23rd St. This revamped classic neighbourhood bar is old school in the front and velvety, shabby-chic seductive in the candlelit back lounge area. Beauty Bar, 1 E 14th St,T1-212 539 1389. Subway L to 3rd Av. Cool, kitschy and usually packed, this bar, made out of a 1960s beauty parlour, has vintage hairdryers to sit under and you can get a manicure while youre having a drink. Flatiron Lounge, 37 W 19th St,T1-212 727 7741. Subway 1, 9 to 18th St. There are potent cocktails and a sophisticated vibe at this sexy art deco bar. Jazz Standard, 116 E 27th St,T1-212 576 2232. Subway 6 to 28th St. A great place to hear jazz. Wynton and Branford Marsalis play downstairs at the Blue Smoke barbecue restaurant but so do many lesser known talented musicians. Call ahead to reserve a table. Mollys, 287 3rd Av,T1-212 889 3361. Subway 6 to 23rd St. A neighbourhood pub with sawdust on the floor, friendly bartenders and jealous locals who prefer to keep Mollys all to themselves.
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