Bryan "Willie Vega" L.'s Profile

Had our first chance to stop into the new Bangkok location this saturday night. My girlfriend and I are always on the hunt for new late night places since we both often have to work late. When i heard Kris was opening a new place i was excited for him and was looking forward to seeing what it would look like.

So this review would be more for the late-night happy hour/lounge more than the restaurant. We got there around 11. the main restaurant was closed but the lounge was very comfortable and inviting. This is their first go round with the lounge/bar concept and it works. The decor is really beautiful and they did all the work themselves.  very nice attention to detail. Would be a great place for a small party. After 11p the apps are half price and they have a great selection of finger foods to sample. Exactly what you need at that hour. This night we had their meatballs, rangoon, and a bangkok beef plate.

Bartender is great and the service is excellent. We had their Bangkok Mojitos which are sake based and amazing. It was a great place to just relax, unwind, enjoy a quiet couples conversation, grab a bite of delicious food, and catch up with an old friend.

Not sure if everyone knows just how authentically Thai the owners of Bangkok restaurants are. These family run businesses were born in reno by way of Thailand. Kris, his mom, and many members of the family are in the restaurants every day. The recipes are all his family recipes. There is a certain charm and authenticity to businesses like this, and i encourage anyone to support these types of places. I have known kris for 30 years, literally, and i am so happy to see them doing so well.

Support the new location, for lunch dinner or late night. I dont know how you would be disappointed.

Another fantastic meal.  This trip was a bit of a celebration for us and they helped me make it a special night. A few changes to the menu. More unique options. Look forward to visiting the new location next month.

This is a cool place, been there forever, but strangely new to me. Had a nice lunch with an amazing view. Wet Woody of course is the signature cocktail here, but the food is good too.  No bargains to be had, but what a beautiful view. Service was great. Nice crowd.  Tahoe classy.

Cant wait to come back this summer and hang on the deck.  I think my crawl may be:  Sunnyside to Jakes to Gar Woods to Lone Eagle to The Lodge to Bed. (with a DD of course).   We'll give it our best...

I have eaten and "drunk" at paragon no less than 100 times over the years.  Since we are Giants season ticket holders, I visit this place before most every game (and after most as well).  Best mojitos, best bloody marys, great service and bartenders. Outdoor is fun if its nice.  Decor is beautiful, industrial modern.  

The main menu is good, but i typically get light fare before or after an event.  As others have mentioned, the grilled cheese and tomato soup rule.  Burgers are good. Tartare is good.  its all good.  You cant go wrong.

if theres a giants game, then its sporting wear, if not, its nice casual.

Worth a shot if your are in SoMa near PacBell park.

I am a big fan of Rouge & Blanc and pretty much visit this bar every visit to SF (which means 15 or so times a year).  It is consistently good.  Nice wine list, a lovely and friendly staff who i feel thankful to have gotten to know over the years, good light app style food (primarily cheese plates and light social food).  

The place is just north of union square in lower nob hill and is quite near my SF basecamp so thats why i visit.  You wont find WiFi and a cafe atmosphere...its about relaxing, and reflecting.  Thats what i do when i am there.  I have taken a couple photos over the years on the rare occasion i have camera equipment with me.  I loaded a couple shots to their page.  Its really a well designed place.

When i compare this to the crap service at Cafe Le Presse, i wonder how they are owned by the same people, but, they are.  Alas, i dont hold that against Rouge et Blanc.  

I will be back soon...

Finally had an opportunity to enjoy Sezmu. I have wanted to go since it opened and just have never had the opportunity.  This weekend i was treated to a fantastic experience at this amazing neighborhood eatery.

Its casual, but you shouldnt show up in a t-shirt and flip flops.  Its nicer than that.  You will see many on special nights out dining with you so look the part.

This place borders on 5 star in my opinion. Its a beautiful place, excellent service and dinner/drink menus that have things on them that you have never seen prepared/combined anyplace else.  

I had an Absinthe based drink called a Mojo that was amazing as were all of our drinks...all one of a kind.

dinner was amazing.  nice size portions. great course breaks.  The chefs tasting menu didnt suit my tastes this night but i have heard its phenominal.  Wine list is great.  Desert was great.  Plenty of options but not too much. fantastic atmosphere.  Just a great place.  Its off the beaten path so its primarily locals, but i am certain the proprietors would love to see gang all there.  anyway, I cant wait to go back and i would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice dinner and something a little different than the standard reno faire.

Enjoy!

A street cart gets 4 stars from me along with the many other fabulous restaurants i have eaten at.  I took a 6 block walk in 28 degree weather, just for the privilege of waiting in a 30person line to have a combo place with white sauce and hot sauce.  It is new york street dining at its finest. Never been anything but perfect.

I hope this guy retires a millionaire someday.  I'll be back in March for sure.

Another visit, another amazing meal.  This place is so old skool that its indescribable.  Since 1918?! How long you been in business.

In a place like this you soak in the way its always been.  Just go, order a big meal, converse with friends, leave full, happy, and without spending $100/person.

Great value, amazing food, great location, great atmosphere, it is family itialian dining as good as it gets.

How this place isnt a 5 star for everyone i dont know.  Its casual, lively, fun, inexpensive, great music, friendly, great cross-section of people, its awesome.  The band is fun and plays everything with their own spin. The musicians are fantastic and its just a place where everyone has fun.  I have been here at least 20 times over the last few years, and this week was just a fun as the first visit i had.  

They have food but its better to eat at one of the 100s of great restaurants and save the Wha menu for drinking food (ie fries, burger, chicken wings, etc.)

You have to like people to like this place, its small, close quarters, and you will HAVE TO SIT with people you dont know.  Are you ok with interacting with society? well then by all means...enjoy Cafe Wha.

Worth seeing...right in the heart of west village.  Secret: make reservations, save time in the line.

B

I give this 3 stars vs 2 because it is in times square, 48th(i think) floor and it rotates. Very beautiful views of new york.  Great place for a drink and an hour rotation, but the food is so so.  They set it up buffet style, which as a self proclaimed foodie, is unacceptable.  Alas, i was there, hungry, and ate. It wasnt bad...dont take it the wrong way, i just am not into the trough style dining.  I like an experience.  It was still $200 for 2 so you really arent saving much like you may think at a casino buffet in Vegas or Reno.

Anyway, worth a look, if only for The View.