LAist: Photo Essay: uWink Hollywood & Highland Media Party

brainylagirl

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:35:08 -0800

Neither fish nor fowl. Restaurant? Arcade? I don't know about this place. Maybe good for people who are dining alone. Or for teenagers out with their friends. Or for a large corporate event. But if I'm out to dinner, I don't want to play video games while eating. I want to focus on the quality of the food and the conversation. This seems like a good idea in an airport. Am I being a food snob or just a contrarian? I must say, the elimination of wait staff (having just runners or "entertainment coordinators" wtf?) is a nice innovation at a chain restaurant / bar. Sorry, this just doesn't look appealing as a dining experience. Is LA getting a second city-complex about Tokyo? This place looks like a Gen-Xer in the 90s wet dream. But to each their own.

atrane

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:46:02 -0800

This may sound cliche, but my friend and I thought of this type of restaurant when the Microsoft Surface came out. I am glad someone got it to work! It looks like a ton o fun.

Caroline on Crack

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:36:35 -0800

I wish I could have ordered that many drinks but I was the driver. Just as well as I probably would have gotten really sick. I liked it, too, and would definitely go back to see what it's like when you have to pay.

Ali Miller

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:12:15 -0800

im the one sitting next to the guy with the mohawk in the 18th picture. we liked the food allright but ended up ordering about $150 worth of drinks and shots. we also managed to crash our console. it was cool though!

Johnny

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:10:34 -0800

Sounds sooo cool. It's probably going to be pretty crowded for the next month or so. Do they take reservations?

Zach Behrens

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:05:09 -0800

I can't wait to check this out tonight!

Zach Behrens

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:05:09 -0800

I can't wait to check this out tonight!

Caroline on Crack

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:59:15 -0800

Funny! Where were you sitting? We were sitting by the windows. Did you like the restaurant?

Ali Miller

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:38:13 -0800

dude, i was there too!