Bogarts

With trench coat-clad ducks frosted on its window, this trendy Park Avenue bar offers an alternative to usual midtown nightlife. In sharp contrast to the area's typical hotel-lobby mingling, this bi-level locale attracts stylish crowds well beyond happy hour. Glancing sporadically at three large TVs, flirty young singles on the main level bob their heads to Nelly, Outkast and Madonna. Descend the lit staircase to find couples cuddling behind chain-link curtains in five booths rimming the dance floor. The lower-level ATM encourages indulgence in about 30 creative cocktails, and the restrooms offer video surveillance to make sure your sweetie doesn't stray. A dance space with colorful spotlights and breathing room negates frustrated feelings about overpriced drinks. The expensive, strong Nutty Vanille tastes like a liquefied peppermint pattie, and for patrons craving more than just alcohol, the menu includes fondue, miniature burgers and calamari. (Source: Citysearch.com)