Things slowed even further until I felt as though I was swimming through oatmeal. Only a tea light adorns the tables, which are covered with two tablecloths and white butcher paper. A big basket of sliced baguettes and a large olive oil dispenser are set before you soon after you sit down. Excellent music ranged from thrushy Brazilian singers to Miles Davis. The wine list is extensive.
Prices are usually reasonable.
And if those don't suit, you'll find about 130 more wines to choose from. Vietnamese pho with chicken. It's served with a hot chili sauce, fresh mint, and small puckery orange wedges. Lemon grass scallops and prawns. The skewers are set on a magnificent green papaya salad that's snapping fresh and dressed with soy, ginger and toasted sesame oil.