LQ is a dance club capable of packing in 1,000 into 15,000 square feet of space. Located at 511 Lexington Avenue between 47th and 48th Street, this Midtown East spot boasts five different experiences: a crowded singles-heavy bar, a recessed dance floor surrounded by banquettes, a downstairs lounge set to the sounds of hip-hop, classic soul and R&B, a VIP lair beneath Chinese-style marble arches and yet another upstairs VIP lounge with hidden nooks. Check out some of the creative appetizers offered here with your drinks, such as the flavorful crab cakes, bite-size roe-covered shrimp dumplings or Carpaccio-style Thai beef salad. The champagne cocktails at LQ are creative and refreshing, and bottle service includes an impressive selection of rums and tequilas.
The Ice Queen, topped with aquavit, Chambord, lime juice and garnished with raspberries is a must-have. In keeping with the Latin theme, bottle service includes an impressive selection of tequilas and rums. For a taste of Executive Chef Rodney Mitchell’s Latin-Asian fusion menu, make a dinner reservation for before 10:00pm and get into the club for free and without hassle. Show up early to avoid somewhat corporate crowds, but keep in mind that the joint is rarely packed before midnight. The peacock pink and neon decor keep things from getting too staid. A popular nightclub with both the old and the young, LQ is noted for being the club where Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the leg in 2008 while leaving.
