Cave Dancing

Quite a few of my friends have asked me to suggest a place to go dancing.  It seems, many people just want to go out and dance but they do not want to deal with the lines and the pretentiousness of Meat Packing or Chelsea clubs.  I say - head down to the Lower East Side, and once you get there head way down into the depths of La Caverna.

I have been to La Caverna many many times for all different occasions - birthdays, girls night, but mostly to just dance.  Some interesting nights ended at La Caverna with my friend Jason, who unfortunately now lives in Singapore (Jason used to make La Carverna what seemed like a weekly routine).

Source: Yelp.com

Entering La Caverna mimics the experience of entering an actual cave (make sure to let everyone know where you are before entering because you can forget about cell service once inside).  After you walk down a very steep staircase you realize that the walls and ceiling have been molded to look like rock formations inside of a cave and honestly, I think they did a great job.  The other people at this bar usually have their party gear on and the DJ plays an awesome mix of music from the 80's to today.  One cool aspect is the bar is in the center of the space so everyone has to congregate in the middle to get drinks (no tap beers, just bottles).  Also, if you do not feel like dancing, there are plenty of couches surrounding the perimeter and they offer Hookah in a variety of flavors (many people are willing to share if you just plop down next to them for a break).

La Caverna
122 Rivington Street (map)
DJs from 11pm - 4am, never a cover

Just danced for 5 hours and now you are starving?  Jason and I used to feed those hunger pangs with wraps from The Three Monkey's, which is just around the corner (99 Rivington Street, open until 4am or later).