Bar Shots: Ninth Avenue, April 17, 2008

Kemia

After the waitresses’ spirited routine, the bar's vibe quickly returned to moody Middle Eastern, while the patrons headed right back to the dance floor. By 10:15, it was getting pretty packed, possibly due to the groups of birthday partiers.

Bottom Line: Despite the blaring tunes, Kemia was an upbeat stop, and its sultry atmosphere is ideal for pretty much any occasion (save for talking). It does get crowded on Thursday nights, but arrive around 10 p.m., and you shouldn't have a problem snagging a table (and requisite hookah pipe). And, if you’ve got the moves, maybe you can snag yourself a date...or a turn on the bar.

Kemia
630 Ninth Avenue at 44th St.
212-582-3200