Chez Zou
This Mediterranean-inspired cocktail lounge comes from the team behind Zou Zou's, the buzzy eatery at Manhattan West. Accessed through an elevator inside the restaurant, the fourth-floor haunt is decked out in deep jewel tones, bold prints, and lush greenery with a cozy alcove bar and a smattering of curved banquettes and ottomans. Order up a couple of Dirty Zous (olive oil washed vodka, grape leaf, and Levantine cheese-stuffed olives) and feel like you're on a far-flung vacation.
Chez Zou, 385 9th Ave., 4th Floor
[Photo courtesy Chez Zou]