Stitch Bar & Lounge

New York's ever-bustling Garment District serves as the backdrop for this classy watering hole, whose bar is topped by vases of fresh-cut flowers and, every few feet, a small candlestick lamp. Dark stained paneling along the wall across from the bar gives the place a cozy feel, offsetting the industrial look of the painted-red pipes and ducts overhead. The balcony level bar, ideal for private or corporate events, looks out over the activity below. If a bite of grub is in order, the kitchen serves up a bevy of tasty dishes, including Maryland crab cakes, chicken and cheese flautas, and meat lasagna. TRAIN: 1, 2, 3, A, C, E to 34th St-Penn Station