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Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar
BPBX's 60,000 books line shelves and surround nooks with leather armchairs. Settle in with a glass of bubbly.
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Downtown Breweries
Oktoberfest is a good time to pay homage to the local specialty, but brewers here are rock stars year-round. Visit each of the brewhouses to find your own hoppy heaven. Maybe it's Highland Brewing Company's malty Gaelic Ale, Asheville Brewing Company's dark Ninja porter, or, if you're feeling brave, Wedge Brewing Company's addictive 3rd Rail IPA with 10% alcohol.
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The Orange Peel
In 2008, this "Social Aid & Pleasure Club" was named to a Rolling Stone list of top five rock 'n' roll clubs. (Bob Dyland and Cyndi Lauper have graced its stage.) Themed dance parties are among its quirky offerings.
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Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro
We recommend finding a table on the outdoor patio and ordering the Ecuadorian-style Ceviche Tipico and Expatriot cocktail with rum, pineapple juice, rye whiskey, and beet juice.
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