Kush, i'm adding you to my list of default places to go out.
of course a "default place" could be different for everyone, so for reference, my other default places include Fat Baby, 675, RBar, etc. If you are a fan of those places, i'd suggest you check out Kush.
Why i'm a fan:
1. high energy atmosphere, mid-20 crowd, mixed races
2. good music to dance to (mostly top hits, with emphasis on hiphop)
3. no cover for girls, $10 cover guys, hassle-free door policy.
4. a crowd, but not overlycrowded
5. places to lounge when you want a break from dancing
6. hookah is available if you get a table, and also if wanna smoke it at the bar
7. not overly stuffy/sweaty..hard to find in LES
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