very weekend, the line of women in tight dresses trailed by caballeros in tighter jeans stretches down the sidewalk. Those put off by the trendy scenes at other club patios swear by Foufounes Électriques and its dance-first atmosphere.

The club is a live music venue, but when you get tired getting spun around, retire to the tropicalia-themed patio for a breather before getting yanked back on the mosh pit for another turn. - R.L.