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| Lotus Lounge [CLOSED] | ||
| Address:
35 Clinton St. Phone: 212/253-1144 |
Neighborhood:
Lower East Side |
Bar Type: Coffeehouse Bar, Funky Lounge, Neighborhood Bar |
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What a serendipitous
find this place was! A respite from the scene that dominates the Lower
East Side, Lotus Lounge is more like a true coffee house than a lounge,
but still more like a bar than a coffee house. Why, Palate King, you've
gone insane--whatever are you talking about? It's hard to explain,
but this joint reminds us of some of those cool high school coffee
houses we used to frequent in Los Angeles in high school--but with
adults, and bartenders, and booze! Dreadlocked and bi-spectacled locals
play backgammon, video solitaire and sit around talking about art
(or whatever those smart, artsy folks talk about). The atmosphere
and slightly Asian-oddball decor in the small space is perfectly conducive
to hanging out and people watching. You can even flip through one
of the many thrift store paperbacks that line the bookcases. The place
is chill as chill can be, with a big dash of local cool. It's the
perfect afternoon spot to grab a comfy seat with a couple friends,
get a few beers at the bar and chat to your heart's content. [MF] |
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