Strata: With a perpetual crowd lined along its velvet ropes, don’t expect Strata’s vibe to welcome you with open arms. Instead, indulge in its suave events space accoutrements and high-end bar provisions. The veiled corner venue primarily keeps its silver drapes drawn for chi-chi events during the week, but also opens as a restaurant for swanky dining by candlelight. Come the weekend, Strata becomes a Flatiron-style nightclub with regular promoters and parties corralling the moneyed crowd. Tables are cleared away for a huge first-floor dance space, and if you’re willing to get a bottle or two, a VIP platform offers an awesome vantage point of the whole room. The second floor has plush banquettes, half-circle booth seating, and more tables for, you guessed it, bottle service. Hit the ATM accordingly. |
