Apache Cafe   

Restaurant by day, club by night, Apache is making the most of its space and lease by burning the candle at both ends. Located near downtown and Midtown off of Spring Street, the spot stays up late to host jazz, open-mike sessions, and spoken-word performances in the shadows of the old originator of such a scene, Yin Yang. Laid-back surroundings match the bohemian vibe and crowd, which shows up fashionably late and doesn't mind being part of the entertainment. Just play it cool if you recognize a face or two -- notables like Ludacris have been known to grace the joint. The paid entertainers are usually pretty talented, and their reward is an audience that's really into what they do. Don't worry about eating before you go. The spot lives up to the second word in its name by featuring a Tex-Mex menu that's sufficient at times, commendable at others.