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