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THIS EUROPEAN-INFLUENCED LOUNGE reopened in the summer spearheaded by former eleven50 manager Bill Kaelin and eclectic chef Richard Blais. It's next door to the Fox Theatre in Midtown, making it a welcome nighttime destination, much like nearby Halo. With plush seating, candlelit tables and live DJs, this hot spot personifies comfy elegance.

THE SCENE: It's not that "just turned 21" crowd you see a few blocks north. Bazzaar attracts mostly a range from mid to late 20s, from scenesters to the glam set to girls having a night out. Out-of-towners (including many staying at the Georgian Terrace) also stop in. There are two levels with separate bars, and the intimate seating arrangement is maximized at the expense of dancing space. Still, a late arrival on weekends means you might have to stand.

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Enoch Loudermilk and Elizabeth Park have a drink at Bazzaar, where comfy décor, lively music and eccentric food set the tone.
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THE TUNES: Considering dancing is not the main draw, the downtempo, deep house and nu jazz are appropriate for the lounge atmosphere. Wednesday nights are "Back to Mine" (based on the top-selling CD series), featuring local DJs' faves. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, there are rotating resident DJs. Thankfully, Bazzaar gracefully walks the line between highlighting the music and respecting conversation.

THE PRICE: Even with guest DJs periodically popping in, there's no cover. (Keep your fingers and toes crossed it stays that way.) Plus, there's complimentary parking at the Georgian Terrace.

Self-proclaimed ballers-on-a budget may want to stop reading now. A Red Bull and vodka will run you about $9, a Guinness about $4.50. But the bartenders certainly give you bang for your buck. Blais also offers some deliciously eccentric food selections, but the kitchen generally closes about midnight Tuesdays and 1 a.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays.

• THE 411: 5:30 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays; 5:30 p.m.-3 a.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays. 654 Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-885-7505, www.bazzaaratlanta.com.

— Sterling McGarvey