Ginger has much eye candy, and a high amusement factor. There are screenings of 40’s black and white soft core porn for those who will not mingle, high concept retro couches for those who will not dance, and smooth, tear-inducing house for those who will not be denied dance floor supremacy.

The open invitation to join the house missus behind the beaded curtain for a little go-going stands for everyone. And after tipping a half-dozen or so of their house shooters (Apfel 62 by name), or a sampling of their highly original martini concepts, I’ll be damned if you can resist.

Ginger Sixty-Two has a special gift. It comes to the newbies, who have to wait in line to earn their unexpected reward. Like lining up at Zellers to buy socks, and winning a million for being the millionth customer, they quickly learn that Ginger patrons don’t drop in to see if anything is going on. They work to get in because they know that everything is going on. - C.L.