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Dear Needing To Impress: Take your cousin to La Descarga (http://www.ladescargala.com) for that hip, underground vibe. This small Cuban rum bar requires a reservation and upholds a strict upscale dress code, but promises a memorable evening of live music, sexy dancers and delicious drink concoctions. To enter, you follow a shady staircase up to a bland-looking office where a host reveals the secret entrance to a lively, glamorous bar accessible only by a metal spiral staircase. Tucked away in the back, you will find cigar bar and smoking patio. Drinks tend to range on the expensive side, but won't disappoint in presentation and taste. Every hour on the hour, expect to see impressive live entertainment whether it be groovy music, professional salsa dancers or a burlesque show. Have fun, and be safe!