The airy room with its unadorned white walls keeps the focus on the main attraction: the people. But the pretty crowd isn't the only amusement: The loud house grooves and ambient films projected behind the DJ are equally absorbing. Large sliding front windows let in the mild night air during the warmer months, keeping the space comfortable for the massive mingle.

Although most customers come for the ambience and the cocktails, scenesters can actually get a decent bite around the scattered sleek couches and tables. Strong choices include meaty crab cakes, excellent hummus, spicy almonds and beef salad. Drinks lean toward very sweet concoctions like a Velvet Hammer, which combines peach schnapps, Absolut Mandrin and Jagermeister, but all are expertly prepared with top-shelf spirits. There's also a decent selection of beers, wines, champagne and coffee.