No longer is Midtown designated a no-go zone for anyone besides obnoxious suits and tourists. As such, your "I don't go out above 14th Street" spiel no longer applies. In recent years, the neighborhood that was once avoided after office hours has sprung up with stylish nightspots and swanky eateries worthy of even the chicest members of the downtown set. Wondering where to see and be seen when you make the trek up beyond the 40s? Click through for our cool kid-approved picks.

[Photo courtesy Tan]