APT

Not so secret anymore, this gem of a bar in the Meatpacking District is hidden behind a couple of completely unmarked apartment building doors. Once you're inside, savor the sweet digs, decorated in subtly striped wallpaper and sleek hideaway furnishings--including a white wraparound banquette in the small side room and a handsome bed. Settle in with a drink (the Pimm's Cup with a cucumber slice is a cool one), choose among several types of bruschetta and other rich dishes and luxuriate in the feeling of discovery. The secluded, date-impressing upstairs lounge can require reservations, but the downstairs bar, outfitted with nouveau wood paneling, cushiony stools and a smoking DJ roster, is open to walk-ins. (Source: Citysearch.com)