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“These are not necessarily my favorite places for meeting women,” says our anonymous lothario. “But that’s often when it happens: when you’re not looking.”
Buddakan
(75 Ninth Ave between 15th and 16th Sts, 212-989-6699)
This exotic, Chinese-themed restaurant-bar is an ideal place to feel cool, with friends or a date.
The Delancey
(168 Delancey St at Clinton St, 212-254-9920)
This hip but unassuming club is a great spot to strike up a conversation. And it’s got a gorgeous wide-open rooftop area.
Otto’s Shrunken Head
(538 E 14th St between Aves A and B, 212-228-2240)
It’s a fun, awesome Polynesian-themed dive bar with tiki drinks that would be cheesy if they weren’t so knock-you-on-your-butt effective.