 | Lotus
409 W. 14th St, New York, NY map
Cross Streets: btwn 9th & 10th Aves
Subway: C, E to 14th StVenue Type: Dance Club, Lounge, Restaurant
Age Requirements: 21 with ID
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*Description Courtesy of Citysearch.com*
Forget the restaurant, and follow the label-bedecked mobs downstairs for the bottle-raising dance anthems.
The Scene
Before midnight, Lotus masquerades as an upscale Asian-fusion restaurant and swanky bar. Softly lit banquettes sit perched a tier above the lushly decorated main bar and dining area. A deep-house DJ entertains the diners, who slowly morph into bottle-service types and trek to the upstairs lounge or downstairs club. Scantily dressed women, burly athletic types and groups of giggly friends who want a piece of the club's fabled exclusivity wander throughout the caramel- and chocolate-hued space.
The Food
Lotus is all about image, and the Asian-fusion fare follows suit: It's overpriced and underspiced, but it sure looks good. Without their tangy dipping sauces, the appetizer plates, such as the crispy duck, would fall flat. The deep-fried whole snapper is an exception: in its pool of spiced sweet-and-sour sauce, it achieves a higher level of dining.
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