Slow Bar   

Inside jokes are the order of the day at this hip, self-confident hangout. The deer antlers hung over the bar are a reference to the spot's namesake, the weird lounge in the cult film classic 'Blue Velvet.' The ultra cool punk rocker juke box has a few fist-pumping power ballads (think Journey) slipped in for ironic value. A sleek nouveau menu offers snacks as varied as sweet potato fries, ceviche and Guinness fondue. The signature Slowburger is made with organic beef and topped with heirloom tomatoes. A preciously brief wine list includes glasses in the $5-$7 range, but also a sole bottle of $100 cabernet. The beers are selected with equal panache, while cocktail creations tend towards simple mixtures of citrus and high-end liquor. A chummy, if clinically polished, aluminum bar runs the length of the hallway-shaped space. Or sink into the embrace of gigantic, custom-built booths that can hold up to six people and make you feel like you're ensconced in a seashell.