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The new Zagat nightlife guide is out, and the Post reports the earth-shattering news that downtown Manhattan has the best nightlife in the five boroughs. Who knew?

Two of the three most popular spots, noted for their hot bar scenes, are Pastis and Spice Market, located in the ultra-hip Meatpacking District. The third is the Blue Water Grill in the Union Square area.

They blew away last year's faves, Asia de Cuba, the Hudson Hotel Bar and Tao, which dropped to 11th, 15th and eighth, respectively.

And the top ten most popular spots:

1. Pastis
2. Spice Market
3. Blue Water Grill
4. Lotus
5. Balthazar
6. The Park
7. Brother Jimmy's
8. Tao
9. APT
10. Heartland Brewery

One question: Brother Jimmy's?

Downtown Is Up [NYP]