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| - With a swanky 60s underground vibe, the Vig is one of my fav places to go for a night out. Although they are located on a pretty busy street, they did an excellent job with the design of the outdoor area. The cinder blocks that make up the walls, the trees that hang down over the outside tables and the dim lighting/candlelight totally set the mood. The inside bar, booth and table area can get super noisy, so my suggestion is to sit outside especially if it's nice out. I also looooooooooove that they have bochi ball!
Their drink, wine & beer lists are solid, and their menu has an interesting flair to it. The double down hummus is yummy, and I also recommend the deconstructed fish taco. I really enjoy their take on bar food. Like the potato gnocchi with sautéed shrimp for example... the orange-chipotle alfredo sauce is something that I would never think of, but it really compliments the potato gnocchi and the veggies that are also tossed into the dish. I was impressed.
I'm all about places that have character, and The Vig is a great addition to the Arcadia area. It's not one of those places filled with fake people just trying to impress each other. Instead, it's a fun hang out spot where you go to joke around with friends and have a good time, and what's not to like about that?
It can get overly crowded, and the service can be hit or miss. But overall I'm a fan of this place and it's become part of my Arcadia stomping grounds. Plus, they also play awesome music and I can totally get my groove on!
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