APO Bar + Lounge (née Apothecary)

If there are any new trends that we heartily applaud, it's the rise of discrete lounges that concentrate on high-quality cocktails. Sure, the simple combination of glass, ice and booze always works in a pinch, but sometimes you're in the mood for something fancy. APO delivers on that front, with waist-coated mixologists preparing mixes of clever infusions with top-shelf hooch. $6 recession specials ensure that everyone can imbibe.