Oya Restaurant & Lounge

Sleek, sophisticated and slightly exotic, this lounge specializes in rum cocktails. Its red crocodile skin-topped bar counter contrasts the white of the room, and marble fireplaces and long, curved banquettes line the wall. For an admittedly high "freight fee," patrons may reserve one of two private lounge areas and spend an incredibly pleasurable evening in front of the fireplace, sipping cocktails made with fresh watermelon, cilantro, lime and tropical bananas. METRO: Gallery Place-Chinatown