The Narrow Lounge

If you're looking to find the entrance to The Narrow, it might take some doing. But, as manager Rachel Zottenberg notes, that's part of its charm; since it opened in 2008, the intimate, 40-seat lounge has built its reputation on a cheeky sort of secrecy. Above the entrance is a single red bulb, and the interior is reminiscent of a prohibition-era speakeasy, featuring ornate wallpaper, mounted animal heads, classic cocktails, decadent food, spot-on music and plenty of nooks and crannies.

“With no sign on the front door — nothing to tell you that you're in the right spot other than a little red light, it's pretty hidden,” Rachel chuckles. “And what we've found is that it's become a really great word-of-mouth place. People know they're going to like it because they've heard about it from a friend. And as a result, our regulars have grown quite organically. It's always a friend of a friend of a friend.”