BAR REVIEW
by Simeon Paterson
Frames
Bar and Cafe
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Keily
Ramos |
A welcome addition to
the Daikanyamas otherwise fairly spartan nightlife scene, this bar is
so new that at the time of writing there were still a few remains of the
construction work left outside. The entirely white interior (never been
entirely convinced about the long-term merits of painting floors white but
looks cool nonetheless) is still spotless and the vinyl (white, of course)
sofas still squeak when you sit on them. While the fresh-faced staff might
be less familiar with the food menu (not a problem if youre just
tippling of course) than in more established places, they make up for it
in greater genkiness than staff
in some other trendy bars that mistake laid back for lethargic. And if
FramesEnewness precludes having a regular crowd, it pretty much rules
out cliques too.
Frames forms part of a multimedia complex that includes an Internet
cafEand up-and-coming hip-and-happening club, Air. After finishing your
work at the computers, browse the free B1 art gallery, Dress, then dip
into what the menu describes as the chefs pantyE(sic pantry) or
perhaps meetE(sic meat) your date halfway if he/she isnt so
open-minded. Then head to the bar and its brightly lit bottles of
happiness to soak up all that excess food with, among a good range of
beers, Heineken (JY600), mixed drinks (including shochu
cocktails, JY600), or something from a strong Australian, French and
Californian wine selection (JY2,700-10,000JY/bottle, JY600/glass). If your
energy is flagging, a caffeine-packed coffee (JY550) or deliciously sweet
Oreo cookie shake (JY800) should pick you up before heading downstairs to
dance the calories off in Air.
1F
Hikawa Bldg Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 5784-3384. Open Mon-Thurs
11:30-4am, Fri- Sun 11:30-5:00am. Nearest stn: Daikanyama. |
