Tucked in beside the famous Russian and Turkish baths on 10th St. is a dark, sexier-than-thou club that feels more chic than most of what you'll find in the East Village. Attractive 20-somethings are turned out in their most alluring black attire listening to trippy techno music and doing their best to look sophisticated (although some are really too young to pull it off). Get there before 11pm with your date and you can snuggle down into comfortable couches and enjoy being only half visible in the dark. The place gets packed late at night, but retains a good vibe.

Liquids
212 677-1717

Chic and often crowded, Liquids is a good place to have a martini and meet some up-and-comers. The ambience is rather unique with blue lights mixed with roaring fireplaces. Described in a recent review as "a velvety lounge/club clamoring to be more stylish than it is," Liquids never fails to disappoint if you are looking for an authentic New York-style hangout.