Fat Buddha

Hidden behind a shelf of coffee beans in the tiny East Village coffee shop Cafe Joah is a secret door that leads to Fat Tiger. With walls patterned with tiger wallpaper, "Live Fat" neon sign above a DJ booth, and a disco ball shaped like a cartoon cat, the vibe is fun and sexy, ideal for impressing a date or enjoying a work happy hour. The spot is so underground that it's not even on Google, so you have to know exactly where you're going to find it — and it's worth taking the trip.

• Casual
• Good for Convos
• Lounging
• Meeting People