415668 Wed Jun 27 08:53:01 -0700 2007 6 18 Manhattan 0 2699147 need to find a loungy bar (for two) downtown on the east side - the closest vibe i'm thinking of would be employees only - or brandy library - but both of those places are on the west side - can anyone suggest a place? i'm stumped! Wed Jun 27 08:53:01 -0700 2007 103050 nyc_cravings 1 2699189 How about Death and Co.? Wed Jun 27 09:04:06 -0700 2007 2699147 78166 Bottom Feeding Foodie 1 2699227 well, there's the new lounge bar called PDT ("please don't tell"), supposedly a hidden lounge behind Crif Dogs on St Marks near 1st ave. another cozy, somewhat hidden lounge bar is Key Bar on 13th St between 1st and A. Wed Jun 27 09:16:59 -0700 2007 2699147 16901 billyeats 2 2700655 PDT is super small. You should call and make reservations, but keep in mind if you like the feel of EO (read crowd) PDT allows anyone in from frat boys to ... Wed Jun 27 14:38:27 -0700 2007 2699227 78166 Bottom Feeding Foodie 1 2699541 East Side Company on Essex and Grand or Pegu Club at Houston and W Broadway Wed Jun 27 10:31:58 -0700 2007 2699147 56241 ronoc 1 2700420 Flatiron Lounge -- 21st and Bway/6th. Not exactly east side but getting closer... Wed Jun 27 13:53:09 -0700 2007 2699147 67199 Vinoguy 1 2702556 thanks for all your suggestions! i think we'll be headed to pegu, with all the other places on the back burner for the rest of the summer! Thu Jun 28 08:09:15 -0700 2007 2699147 103050 nyc_cravings