Scandinavian cocktails, cashmere blankets and no choice but to huddle up close for heat and warmth - sounds like the perfect date venue to me.

Welcome to Polar, a new underground lounge that just opened its doors in New York underneath Gramercy’s Marcel Hotel.  A swanky ice den of sorts, you can sip on drinks like Operation Highjump (Reyka Icelandic Vodka, Frozen Grapes, White Grape Juice and Pear Eau de Vie) while sharing an appetizer like Truffle Egg Toast.

Tuck away by drawing down the curtains in a private VIP ice cave - decked with mirrors cozy couches, and plush pillows. Perfect for some not so private PDA.

Polar, at the Marcel, 201 E. 24th St, nr. Third Ave. reservations@nycpolar.com

Amy Chan, partlySunny Contributor

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