196030 Thu Jul 18 09:39:54 -0700 2002 6 18 Manhattan 0 1046433 Tips for bars two mid 20's english girls to chill out in and get away from the August heat. East village or thereabouts - cool, but not self important Thu Jul 18 09:39:54 -0700 2002 0 j999 1 1046443 Drinkland- 10th st. between A & B- long bar, funky place, GREAT music and drinks. Bring your ID! Cool, but not snooty.Check out the white vinyl round room- OR..Patio- 2nd. Ave. between 1st -2nd.tasty blood-orange margaritas and good salads- at 10:00 on Thursdays they spin funk music Miracle Grill-very good margaritas and southwestern food Thu Jul 18 10:28:17 -0700 2002 1046433 0 Le BOuquin 1 1046445 Are you looking for just bars or places that have food too? There is no shortage of places and i'd be happy to recommend a whole list if you could be more specific on what you like. Thu Jul 18 10:33:51 -0700 2002 1046433 0 Guy 2 1046451 not full on restaurant, atmosphere, cocktails and clientele more important, hip but friendly (does that exist?) nice food a bonus...Nothing too suited-up, aggressive doorpeople Thu Jul 18 11:12:17 -0700 2002 1046445 0 j999 3 1046452 also - outside drinking/eating a bonus as well! Thu Jul 18 11:13:01 -0700 2002 1046451 0 j999 4 1046465 Well for outside dining that is also fun try the following: Miracle grill in the EV, great southwestern food Sushi Samba in the WV, can get heavy on scene Mooza in the LES, bistro Paladar in the LES, cuban food Coffeeshop in union square, a bit too B&T for me Pastis in the meatpacking, bistro, also scene The park in chelsea, most amazing space and also gets rather filled with hipsters. B-Bar in the EV, big outdoor space but also get a lot of B&T as for just bars, and these do vary alot so you can do your own research or ask, some of my favorites are: Baraza: brazilian samba shack, with strong drinks No malice: good bar/lounge with plenty of seating Sweet and Vicious: nice outdoor part Punch and judy: wine bar with food Decibil: sake bar Plant bar: DJ lounge and some new ones i haven't been to yet are masat, epicrie, and gatsby. for good bar info check out sheckys.com or citysearch Thu Jul 18 11:48:25 -0700 2002 1046452 0 Guy 3 1046741 Isla on Bedford (I think) in the West Village has a pitcher of mojitos I'd strongly recommend for a hot day - or a not-so-hot day. And the food (Cuban) was great, especially the viejo ropa. Mon Jul 22 16:15:36 -0700 2002 1046451 0 sybil