I almost, accidentally, got free food and drinks at Ba Bar when I wandered in on their soft opening thinking they were up and running. If I'd only played it right...
Beacon Pub's replacement, Orcas Landing, is open now. It's on Rainier Ave; no longer on Beacon Hill. I haven't been, but I should walk down there and check it out. http://newpubbistro.blogspot.com/2011/06…
I went to the Oasis Cafe quite often for their bibimbop. It was always perfect and maybe the best in the city. The Ajuma who worked there was about the nicest person who ever offered to stir my soup. I never tried the Japanese sides, but the Korean stuff was always fresh and generously portioned.
I went to Ba Bar yesterday. While the drinks were fantastic the food was not. I had the catfish but they served it cold tasteless noodles...so tasteless fish and tasteless noodles. We also ordered the clams and the garlic was burnt. The duck confit was decent but that's it. won't eat there again. over rated food.
http://newpubbistro.blogspot.com/2011/06…
Nice atmosphere and I uploaded pics and vids to my Twitter and FB feeds.
Still like Qazi's across from Norm's better, but a great Vindaloo is an awesome thing.