On a cold December 28, while searching for a cafe to sit and contemplate my goals of 2016, I've stumbled into stay. Perhaps it was the fogged up windows that beckoned me with their guarantee of warmth or perhaps fond memories of past visits.
The staff, as usual and expected are relentlessly kind and polite. The vibe here is more comfortable and causal than formal and stiff. Clean, modern and reminiscent of a different city, stay manages a comfortable spot to take a break by oneself or with a group with ease.
The shredded vermicelli is a simple and satisfying snack while the Japanese roasted Sencha tea with milk is a soothing mid afternoon refresher on one of the colder days of the season. Look up from your meal and all you'll see are happy faces of friends catching up in a comfortable environment.
When reviewing a venue, one should always consider what the venue sets out to do, and if it accomplishes it's goal. In this case, I believe stay accomplishes it's goal with a certain elegance rarely found elsewhere.