#30 Brandy's Piano Bar

If I'm on the Upper East Side, this is more my speed. Quiet except for conversation, and the promise of piano that never quite delivered while we were still there, but I bet it was a doozy. You know that fifteen years ago, it was full of cigarette smoke. Now it's an expensive but cute place for a cocktail or two. I encourage my friend to become a regular there. Friendly bartender. Which brings me to #31