Sonique

Bumping concrete lair a project of French-Brazilian architects Triptyque could be for 20th-century Marie Antoniette and her harem. Glowing skinny white lights in shapes of molding on ceiling and walls give it a baroque/rococo flair for fresh concept: entry’s free, even when guest DJs play. Gray banquettes provide lots of flirting room, upstairs bars book-ending room provide best bird’s eye view. Staff dressed in American Apparel adds to hip factor, concierge at front helps patrons score tix to clubs and VIP areas around town for true insiders’ access. Sophisticated with the right twinge of cool.