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| Hi-Life Bar & Grill | ||
| Address:
477 Amsterdam Ave. Phone: 212/787-7199 |
Neighborhood:
Upper West Side Website: hi-life.com |
Cuisine: Asian
Fusion Bar/ClubType: Retro Lounge/Bar |
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For whatever reason,
this place reminds me of an old, black leather chair. I'm really sure
why, but it just seems to fit. Of course, this chair would be sitting
in a dark, dingy, smoke-filled office of an old-time private eye.
Sorry for the obtuse vagaries, but if you've ever been here, you may
have some idea of what I'm talking about. Of course you can't smoke
in New York City bars anymore, but the years of nicotine seem to have
soaked in and made the joint smoky by default. Maybe it's just the
weird darkness, dirty fish tank and retro, Asian deco styling. Then
there's the menu. An odd mixture of American, Japanese and Thai food
shares space with pasta dishes and brunch food. Generally when restaurants
mix and match several different types of cuisines, they do none of
them well. In this case, the grub is serviceable, but hardly impressive.
I would definitely avoid the sushi and stick to the stuff that mostly
likely won't put you in the hospital if it isn't prepared correctly.
Oh, and we give this restaurant/bar a fun factor of zero. Seriously,
saying this joint is dull would be a compliment. It's the kind of
restaurant that encourages the old eat and run. [MF] Other Locations: Hi-Life Restaurant & Lounge |
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