Kush Lounge, located at 183 Orchard St (b/w Houston & Stanton), is NYC’s first Hookah Lounge. It’s also a great and totally tranquil atmosphere accompanied by a variety of exotic global music and famous North African décor, where smoking is STILL permitted! The Kush Lounge is a Moroccan Hookah lounge and is decorated with great detail. There is a strong representation of Moroccan colors and textures. The ambiance is calming and lit almost entirely by candlelight. There are many little nooks with cozy seating and cocktail tables, even secluded areas perfect for couples. (cont...)

The whole place is relaxing and makes you feel like you aren’t in New York! There are 2 bars where you have the option of purchasing a drink, exotic Moroccan beer, or Hookah with different flavored tobacco. Apple is my favorite flavor. You can sit at the bar, any of the intimate banquettes, Moroccan style couches, or Moroccan-tile cocktail tables, with your drink, a hookah and/or a cigarette. The Kush lounge hosts events every night of the week and showcases exotic global music. Sunday night is Total Reggae experience with some of the finest on the downtown scene. Monday is Funky African night, with the city’s best African DJ’s rotating. Tuesday is Middle Eastern Night with fiery live music and belly dancers. Karsh Kale, Global Beat Fushion & EthnoTechno Kollective, showcase the sounds of the Asian Massive music scene and beyond, on Wednesday nights

Thursday nights feature Under the Radar, which is a night of cutting edge eclectic beats fused with global sounds. Friday and Saturday nights play hosts to even more culturally diverse musical styles, and live performances. Check out the site www.kushbar.com for more info and more detailed descriptions of nightly events. The Kush Lounge offers a great atmosphere for showcasing world music; culturally diverse and exciting live performances. A great escape from the basic NYC bar and live music outlet. Most of the time admission is free, and drink prices are fair. Best of all you can sample flavored tobacco lit with hot coals from authentic hookahs for only $15.