vendredi 18 janvier 2013

Hookah Bars in New York City That You Should Try

By John McCree


In New York City, you can find lots of restaurants serving excellent food, bustling bars serving terrific wine, and nightclubs offering a taste of the nightlife in this city. Have you been to the majority of the places in this city and now you are wondering where you should go? As you are reading this article, it implies that you must be thinking about going to a hookah bar. We will talk about some excellent hookah bars in NYC where one can unwind, relax and enjoy a hookah.

As hookah belongs to the Middle East, many hookah bars in NYC try to mimic the culture of the region of source. You might find yourself sitting on velvet cushions, sipping on mint tea while smoking the fragrant tobacco flavor of your preference. Almost all places offer a variety of Mediterranean snacks such as Hummus, Baba Ghannouj, and Sambousik. Many places also offer a complete meal, which is followed by mint tea and a hookah. You can find hookah bars with different settings. There are bars that are relaxing and quiet offering the ideal setting to have long discussions with friends while enjoying hookah. And there are bars that mimic nightclubs with belly dancers and live DJs. Whatever the environment, you'll get a terrific Middle Eastern experience.

The cost differs a lot from one place to another and also varies according to the brand and flavor you have picked to smoke. You can also smoke tobacco from a fruit such as orange, but it will certainly cost a bit more. You can get hookahs for $12-$30 each.

Hookah Lounges You Must Visit

Without further ado, this is a list of the most popular hookah bars/lounges to check out in Manhattan:

Sultana

This bar is perfect for those who want an authentic Middle Eastern experience with a tranquil environment. Their Turkish coffee and mint tea are well-known around Manhattan. The grilled lamb and falafel are two of the finest items on their food menu.

Karma

If you are searching for a swanky hookah bar in the East Village, Karma is the place to visit. The velvet couches are quite comfortable. A lovely bar on one side of the lounge has a wide variety of cocktails. There are two levels at Karma. The downstairs lounge is much more cozy and comfortable, however, it opens only at night. The main floor, however, is open from 1pm to 4am. If you feel that your favorite flavor is rather unique then you can bring your tobacco with you.

Le Souk

Based in the East Village, Le Souk is a multilevel bar. The unique Middle Eastern dcor makes the character of this club sultry. You'll find authentic hookahs and French-Moroccan cuisine. Don't forget your dancing shoes since you are going to be dancing the night away. Just be sure you are dressed appropriately as they have a strict dress code.

Tagine Dining and Hookah Bar

If you're looking to relax with some hookah and fantastic eats, Tagine is the best bar for you. The bar offers real Moroccan food and dcor, along with excellent entertainment.

Cozy Caf Hookah Bar

Yet another enjoyable bar with a fantastic food and drink menu along with authentic hookah. You'll be surrounded by calming tunes and belly dancers.

Cafe Khufu

A fantastic caf that is peaceful in the day but vibrant at night. They have a variety of coffees and teas, finger foods, healthy bites and naturally HOOKAH!

Kazuza

Located on the Lower East Side of NYC, Kazuza is a blend of a bar, restaurant and hookah lounge. With a calm environment, this place is fantastic to hang out with your friends and have long discussions with them. Kazuza has a liquor license and they serve wines and various other cocktails also. The menu includes a variety of foods including burgers, paninis, wraps, chicken and shish kebabs. At night the environment resembles to a nightclub with live DJs taking the stage. You are treated to a belly dance show on Fridays and Saturdays at 11:45pm.

Manhattan is not the only place that boasts hookah lounges. Brooklyn and Queens have a number of terrific hookah bars as well. The hookah lounges in Queens and Brooklyn are not jam packed with people because most of the people head towards Manhattan to enjoy the night life of NYC. If you live in Brooklyn or Queens, there is a wide range of spots to enjoy shisha. Take a look at a few of these popular hookah bars and lounges:

Queens

Hookah Lounge

Deja Vu

Brooklyn

Zamaan Hookah Bar and Restaurant

Red Mist Hookah Lounge & Cafe

7 Hills Cafe

Cafe Tabu

If you are a hookah lover in NYC, you have a great number of options of venues to choose from. Make sure that you select the right bar and the right flavor.




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