Zagat Still Has Love for Pastis, Hates on Meatpacking

:::New York Mag graciously gives us the the Zagat New York City Nightlife 2008/09 guide in a quaint little nutshell. The rundown:

++Pastis got top ratings, followed by Buddha Bar, Balthazar, Spice Market, and Blue Water Grill. Among those that are strictly bars, the winners were Hudson Hotel, then 230 Fifth, Divine Bar, and Campbell Apartment
++The ladies’ choice was Stanton Social; guys gave Brother Jimmy’s top honors
++Top after-work uptown spot: Bemelmans
++After-work midtown spot: King Cole Bar
++After-work downtown spot: Church Lounge
++Cocktail experts: Milk & Honey
++Dive: Jimmy’s Corner
++Frat house: Half Pint
++Gay: Therapy
++Hookahs: Le Souk
++Meat market: Touch
++Newcomer: PDT
++Punk bar: Manitoba’s
++Rooftop: Rise
++Wine bar: Stonehome
++Top décor: Megu
++Outdoors: Central Park Boathouse
++Romance: Allen & Delancey
+Service: Daniel