Lotus

Whether you plan to club or dine, reservations are needed at the Meatpacking District's bastion of cool, where the edgy, ultra-mod design would have impressed even Kubrick. The three-level layout features a dining room, lounge areas and a dance floor, ensuring that Lotus doesn't get pigeon-holed as only one type of scene. Per the name, Asian influences make their way into both the atmosphere and the fare, the latter vis-à-vis a number of tasty Thai and Vietnamese creations. TRAIN: A, C, E, L to 14th St-8th Ave