Staff pick: Lavo (At the Palazzo,  791-1818,  lavolv.com) It’s hard to say whether Lavo would have worked as a megaclub. There’s something very reassuring in the diminutive dance floor, the closeness of the bar to everything and the visibility of the DJ. With all the bells and whistles of larger, less intimate clubs, Lavo is our choice when size matters. Sometimes less really is more.

Readers’ Choice: Blush Boutique Nightclub

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