Elite Event: Party @ Poppy Den

If you know me and have seen my reviews on Unilocal Elite events, you will know that I am super thankful for these opportunities. Although there are always things that could be areas of opportunities at every event, I choose to give the entire experience a 5 star every time, just because it’s the opportunity that I’m most thankful for. You can choose to believe what I’m saying or think I’m full of it, but it’s true. This event was the very first Elite event I chose to give a lower score than usual. Give me a few more paragraphs to explain why.
Days before the event, I started to research the area and was really excited to hear that Top Chef contestant Angelo Sosa owns this place! Such a huge fan of the show, so I was really pumped for this opportunity. A little bit of a drive but I’m thinking it was worth it! When I arrived here, I noticed the bar area to the right and stairs to the left. Our even was past the bar in the back room and outside veranda area. Drew and Vickie were there as always, ready to greet us and hand us our name tags. Some of the tables were adorned with Unilocal swag which was cool. Most of the crowd congregated outside and for one main reason: that’s where the food was! When I arrive (which was 20 minutes after the even started), all the food was gone. I thought, no worries, another round will be here shortly. It took another 15 minutes for plates to come back out. The drinks seemed to have the same wait times as well. I was not as impressed as other event venues, not gonna lie. Once the food/​drinks did come, I had to act fast! Here’s what I thought:
Mai Tai — sweet like usual with a little bit of a zing. It wasn’t that bad, definitely something I would get again.
Poppy Den’s Wings — The wings were super crispy, the sauce was sweet and super flavorful.
Watermelon and goat cheese skewers with a little bit of cilantro — This was a great balance of sweet and salty, and certainly refreshing! The goat cheese and watermelon really seemed to go together really nicely.
Fried Pot stickers — Always a crowd pleaser. The lemon soy dipping sauce in the middle really enhanced the overall flavor of the pot sticker. The filling was packed with flavor as well and really married well with the soy sauce.
In the end, I really wished a manager, chef or even Angelo himself came out to talk about the food, the restaurant or the experience. This would have really helped me to recommend this place to other people in the future. As gracious of a host/​hostess as Drew and Vickie are, the overall experience was one that didn’t quite stand out to me as other events have. Although that was the case, I’m still just as thankful to say I’m an Elite member who had the opportunity to attend this event!

Remember, I am rating the event.
I start off by thanking Poppy Den for hosting the event and sharing some bites and libations with us. It is always a good thing and it is appreciated.
That said, As events go, this was on the low end of the scale. Mainly because it didn’t really feel like an event at all. First, the upstairs at Poppy’s den is a great party room, but already in March, it was too hot. So we went downstairs. We were given an area where customers were seated and the restaurant was generous and brought out plates of teryaki chicken wings, dumplings, and watermelon with goat cheese. I didn’t love the wings as they were too sweet for me but the coating was very good and the wings were tender inside. It was very hard to eat as it was very sticky. The dumplings had a good portion of pork (i think) inside and tasted good. The watermelon and goat cheese was easy to eat but not memorable. There was plenty of food, but none of the items seemed to stand out as a signature of Poppy’s.Den. I saw customers eating some very interesting dishes and would have liked to have at least one item I could go, wow, thats worth going to Poppy’s because I can’t find anything like it anywhere else.
There were also a few drinks but the staff was not very forthcoming with what was in the drinks. They were good but a little too fruity for me.
The thing that makes this event less than a-​ok was that we didn’t really get any feel from the restaurant. The chef never came out, no one told us what anything was, the staff seemed a bit off put by having to cater to us, and there was just no cohesiveness. Also, it seemed like a very small crowd turned out.
Thanks to Drew and Vicky for hosting the event and again for Poppy’s den for having us over. I hope the comments here are taken constructively as Poppy’s Den has the potential to host great events.
I will be back to sample the regular menu the next time I am at Tivoli.

This is my second Elite Event, and I was little disappointed with this event. These events are hosted by a restaurant to invite the Unilocal elites to come over and taste their menu and to leave feedback on the service, food and atmosphere.
I arrived at this location around 6:30PM, its easy to find in Tivoli village. When I walked in I got to see some new elite Unilocalers and some old friends. Since this was my second elite event, and the previous event was really surprised me at how far some restaurants will go to provide a good service. Hence, my expectations were same for this event. But I was really surprised to hear lot of people complaining that they weren’t getting their drinks or even water.
It was a hot evening, so staying hydrated was very important. The staff was their attention was mainly focused on paying customers. And the server would come in about every 20 minutes to bring three tasting items.
Food
Poppy Den Wings — Sweet and well cooked. Wings were pretty big/​meaty .
Watermelon with goat cheese and Cilantro — possibly the best item I tasted and my main source of curing dehydration. ;)
Fried Potstickers — It was good, however I was hoping for something that would be more of a specialty for this restaurant.
Drink
Tropical Cooler — Delicious, refreshing flavor of alcohol and juices. It was probably my favorite drink.
Mai Tai — Very refreshing and not too sweet.
Over all the drinks were more impressive over the food. The watermelon with goat cheese is a must as an appetizer on a hot summer day. Service in the staff’s end does need a bit improvement, but overall it was a pleasant experience. I hope managerial staff of Poppy Den doesn’t get offended by this constructive criticism. I wanted to thank Drew and Poppy Den for hosting this event.
All the Unilocalers were really friendly and its always nice to meet new faces to make friends.

Thankfully the day was beautiful and we got to chill outside in the patio, sipping on the desert cooler (passion fruit juice with a hint of alcohol).
The servers brought out rounds of the following:
–pepper glazed chicken wings: The batter was perfect, the sauce was flavorful, the chicken wings were huge. Was a bit messy to eat but was worth the work.
–pot stickers: the wonton skin was a bit overcooked so I attempt to remove the skin and ate the filling.
–watermelon goat cheese: packed with flavor and quite refreshing.
Initially, we were eating these items with just a napkin. One elite used the cup as a dish. Then for the second round, servers did brought out small plates.
I tried the mai tai and it was pretty strong, so I asked if I may grab an empty glass to pour myself some water. The male staff said he will return with my glass of water. 10 minutes elapsed and he didn’t return with my requested item so I went to the bar and the female server quickly grabbed me the empty glass. She was awesome by the way.
Overall, the food was good, but yes, there seems to be some deficiency in the service and like others had mentioned, no management staff. Very different than other events I have attended. I left after an hour so didn’t get to peruse the top level.
However, big thank you to Drew and Victoria for putting this event together.

This was my second Unilocal Elite event! I was so nervous about it at first because it was my first one, by myself. I didn’t really know anyone and even considered bailing last minute. I’m so glad I didn’t! Everyone was so nice! You guys are all super awesome & I felt so welcomed :) I seriously cannot wait till my next elite event!
So any who, I love Tivoli Village. I think the whole area is cute. I had never eaten at Poppy Den (aside from the stuff I tried at their Happy Rice booth), so I was excited. The drinks were great! I had two — the mimosa and the mai tai. I thought the mimosa was too sweet but the mai tai was amazing. It was the perfect mix of alcohol but I heard some were saying it was too strong =P
The food was good. Not too impressive, but still good. I tried all three things they brought out. The watermelon/​goat cheese was interesting. Not a huge fan but definitely refreshing. Wontons were my favorite! I made the mistake of grabbing one too soon and suffered when I took a bite because it was still hot! The juice went all over my hands lol. Finally, the chicken wings. They had the perfect sauce. Spicy and sweet. The only thing I didn’t like about them was that it was so messy. When I grabbed my piece, there were no plates left. I felt a little like a cave man eating it, but who cares? For the messiness, I feared going back for a second piece.
It was overall a good night. I’m happy to have made so many new friends. Thank you to everyone that put this together… You guys are awesome!

Another evening of fun! with lots of awesome people. As I entered poppy den I was greeted by a blonde server who offered me up a cocktail from the bar. Tropical Sunrise I do believe. It was tasty and refreshing.
This event had a different twist because they weren’t too vocal about what we were being served and the lack of communication gave way to fun conversations about what things were on items.
I really loved the watermelon, even tho I am not a huge fan of goat cheese those things were delicious.
I love the location of this restaurant, especially getting to check out the upstairs. It’s very awesome getting such a gorgeous view on a nice evening .
I enjoyed the wonton and chicken wing I tried but I don’t think I left knowing too much about the restaurant.
I do however have to mention the bartender rocked, not only is he super easy on the eyes but quite friendly too!
Thanks to everyone involved for another night of fun !

Seems like everyone is in agreement based on the reviews!
Good food, good drinks, and good times as always :)
The only complaints heard around the block was the lack of servers/​service and the confusion of shutting down the bar after only an HOUR of the event!
I only noticed the servers passing around the drinks at the very beginning of the event… then never seen again (with drinks). We helped ourselves at the bar, but then about an hour after the event started, some of the bar staff thought a cash bar was in effect!
After I already paid for booze, the mgmt heard about the mix up and got all of us a round of Sangria.
A bit of a bummer, but I had fun as always :)
Thanks to all that setup the event and to everyone that was there!
BTW, I will try to upload my photos tonight!

I hate being THAT person that gives a Unilocal event anything less than 4 stars, but I just can’t in good consciousness rate this event higher than a 3. I am thankful for being a guest, loved the décor, the restaurant flowing into the patio are, and the HOT, HOT, HOT male staff (I already thanked Drew for the eye candy). I am going to break this into the GOOD and the BAD.
THE GOOD:
— Drew and Victoria! I heart you guys so much and am so thankful for you and all you do for us Unilocalers!
— My fellow Elites! It’s so nice chatting with people who love, love, love Unilocaling. enjoy food, and have REAL opinions. Especially those wore pink (because on Wednesdays we wear pink). Shout out to meeting new Elites (FINALLY Allison S.) and Drew and Vicky for letting my plus 1 in because I got my events switched up! I will be more cognizant in the future. My bad.
— The HOT, HOT, HOT male staff, especially Paul the bartender. I’m smitten. The bar staff and hostess overall were extremely friendly, warm, and welcoming.
— The food. It was delicious, inspired, unique, and perfectly executed. (I had no idea what I was eating though; more of that on the flip side.)
— The cocktail I had. It had sake (which I normally don’t like) and purée. I could only handle half of it because it was potent! It was delightful, sweet, and pretty to look at. We have some master mixologist behind the bar.
— Being able to explore the entire space. Poppy Den is beautiful. The unique décor, the whole space had a personality. The elevator was THE coolest space of all, lit in red, decorated with sexy black and white photos, and an antique wall phone.
THE BAD:
— I can’t tell you anything about Poppy Den. The concept, what kind of fair is on their menu, what the chefs name is, or what I ate. When I first arrived a female noticed I didn’t have a drink, fetched a tray of them, and described the drink to me. Besides going directly to the bar, I didn’t have really any interaction with the staff. I didn’t see any other cocktails after that. No mai tai and no sangria. I learned about Poppy Den from Tony T. who researched the business. I don’t do this, I want the staff or management or chef to inform me, then see how it compares to my experience.
— I don’t know really what I ate. The chicken wings, the wontons, the watermelon wedges all had memorable flavors, but I don’t know anything about the flavors and dishes; they arrived in a drop and go fashion. What am I eating exactly? I still don’t know.
— I also hate when I don’t see any management present, no chef, no cooks, no PR. Who are you, Poppy Den? Tell me about you! What’s your passion, what’s your inspiration?
— There seemed to be a general lack of energy in the group and the place cleared out rather quickly. There was no real WOW factor or anything that made Poppy Den memorable or entice me to return (except for Paul).
I am thankful for the opportunity to return to Tivoli Village, kick it with Drew, Vicky, my fellow Elites and new Unilocal friends.

Poppy Den feels like it’s really hurting. The space seemed to lack energy and life. the servers, bartenders and food runners were not bad by any means, but everything came off flat. Management was absent, which was the worst part since we aren’t a group that just comes to eat, but enjoys hearing about the food and the general happenings. The event certainly didn’t make me want to return to Poppy Den any time soon.
The event was still enjoyable. There was plenty to eat from 3 dishes as well as a couple tasty beverages to enjoy. The chicken was great – sweet, crunchy pieces that were still moist and full of flavor. Topped with goat cheese and parsley, the watermelon cubes were light, clean and refreshing. The pot-​stickers were also moist and flavorful. I really enjoyed seeing other Unilocalers! It was wonderful to meet some newer Elites that were out for their first or second Elite Event.
Thanks Drew & Victoria for putting the event together.
Thank you Poppy Den for hosting us.

The restaurant is beautiful, really nice décor and pleasant atmosphere. We were able to sample three items, wontons, watermelon with goat cheese and chicken wings with a soy/​teriyaki sauce! I loved the chicken wings! They were pretty big and super tasty! I would recommend them. The other two items were goods but not memorable. I only sample one kind of beverage and it was ok.

It was a beautiful night here at Tivoli Village and what nicer setting than the patio of Poppy Den by Angelo Sosa!
This evening we sampled some of the food and drink items featured in his current menu (I think) We really did not receive much information on the items served so I’m unable to elaborate much, but I will say, that their Chicken Wings were huge, crispy, sweet and juicy. The Watermelon and Goat Cheese Skewers were so sweet and refreshing and I really liked the goat cheese they used for these. Both of items were seriously delish! My favorite drink of the night was the Tropical Cooler with Passion fruit Juice and sparkling sake.
It was also a great time mingling with the usual Unilocal suspects as well as meeting new ones.
Service was good and in a sense a representation of this establishment although it would have been nice to have had some involved representation come out and greet us and brief us on this evenings experience. None the less I am always thankful for the opportunity and thank all Poppy Den staff involved for hosting us as well as a big thank you to Unilocal, Drew and Victoria!

This was a bit of a drive for me out to Tivoli Village, but I’m glad I made the trek out! It’s always nice to explore new areas and meet Unilocalers!
I got a small taste of what Poppy Den has to offer, and based on the sampling, I’d consider coming back to check out the rest of the menu. The chicken wings were awesome– sweet and sticky, yet crispy! However, this wasn’t the easiest food to eat while standing and mingling! My favorite dish of the night was the watermelon topped with goat cheese. The watermelon was juicy, and the goat cheese and herbs on top were a perfect pairing. The potstickers were… well they were potstickers! Good but nothing out of this world.
When it comes to the drinks, I must have been standing in the wrong spot all night. I got the Cooler right away and I really enjoyed the tartness of it, but where was I for the Mai Tai and Sangria?! I saw the Mai Tai tray coming around and the server ran out before he got to me, but I never even saw the Sangria. Oh well!
Thanks Drew and Vicky for a fun event, and thanks to Poppy Den for hosting!

Thanks so much to Drew, Vicky and the Poppy Den for a great night!
It was my first solo Unilocal event so I was a bit nervous, but everyone was so welcoming! It was also my first time at Tivoli Village and the Poppy Den itself.
The décor of the Poppy Den was beautiful. I loved all the wood and the open flow that the dining room had out into the patio area. The upstairs room was also really cool. It had it’s own bar and a outdoor patio as well. It would be great for a private party. But I guess it was too hot up there so the party was moved to the lower patio.
I did find it a bit odd that no one from the restaurant came out and said anything about the Poppy Den or even told us what the food was that they were serving. I was hoping for the Chef or a manager, but there were just servers and bartenders. At first service rocked; they brought out water glasses and water for everyone and a round of drinks. As the night went on I felt the service lacked as the «real customers» started filling the place. I felt like I was bothering the waiter just asking for a glass so I could pour myself some water.
As far as the cocktails are concerned, I asked the waiter what the first round of drinks were and he said Sangria, but I don’t think it was. I only say this because other drinks were later passed out that I did not see or taste. Someone said that the other drinks were Sangria. Totally confused! Either way Sangria or not the drink was tasty and I really enjoyed the tartness of it. It also had a pretty orange color and contained a cherry as garnish! (I’m a sucker for a cherry in my drink. lol)
We got to a nice sampling of the Poppy Den’s appetizers. Instead of the servers passing the apps around they had a serve-​it-​yourself set up. They brought out a couple rounds of everything. I first tried the Watermelon and Goat Cheese Salad, it was speared with tiny wooden toothpicks. The watermelon was cut in a cube and sprinkled with cilantro, other herbs and chunks of tasty goat cheese. The creaminess of the goat cheese really paired well with the sweet and juicy melon. What a refreshing bite of food! The wontons or potstickers (or whatever you want to call them) were my favorite of the night. I definitely could eat a lot of those. They were perfect little bites of fried goodness. The crust was just crispy enough that it didn’t crumble all over you when you bit into it and the pork inside was garlicy and moist. The chicken wings that they brought out where huge! They must have come off of some mutant chickens. Although they were a very messy food to eat at an event, they were totally worth getting sticky from. I do think they should have come with a side of wet naps! The wing was crisp and the meat inside was tender and full of flavor. It had a nice citrus sauce on it that I really enjoyed.
I had the most fun chatting with all my fellow Elites! I met lots of new people which totally rocked. I also got to finally met Jessica! We have been talking for a while and it was great to finally chat with her in person.
Overall, it was a great night! The people were great, the food was tasty and the drink I did try rocked! Thanks again to Drew, Vicky and the Poppy Den for having us! See everyone at the next event!

Unilocal 365 CHALLENGE 2014−(101÷365) «Sippin’ and Socializing at Sosa’s Place»
Whoa???
Still kinda trippin’ over the fact that:
a) No one got WAY-​STED???
b) There were no vultures circling and the three rounds of food didn’t disappear like ABRACADABRA???
Fun venue up in Tivoli Village by Chef Angelo Sosa who may or may not have been there… No chefs or managers came out, just food runners, servers and bartenders, which kinda threw me off, because you wanna tell us about your restaurant concept/​signature items, etc. so we could tell friends and possibly be back? A lot of first timers there didn’t know what the food or chef was about…
Wings were crisp, juicy, and messy (in a good way) with what I think was a Kecap Manis based glaze… The cilantro, thyme and candied wasabi brought the Watermelon and Goat Cheese Skewers together and the Potstickers were… Potstickers…simple and, good.
The Tropical Cooler with Passion fruit Juice and sparkling sake was my favorite drink of the evening. The Mai Tai had a kick to it, and the Sangria wasn’t bad. Great bunch of Unilocalers to mix and mingle with, Kart P. was IT, and to the newbies and first timers, welcome!
BIG MAHALOS to CM Drew, Unilocaltern Vicky Q., and Team Poppy Den for hosting us
for a great evening! ALOHA!!!
Shaka Meter: \uuu/​\uuu/​\uuu/​\uuu/​\uu 4.5

First off, many thanks to the staff at Poppy Den for having our group! This is one of the restaurants at Tivoli Village, and I haven’t had a chance to explore the area– tonight’s event gave me an excuse to familiarize myself a little more.
Loved everything about the design and décor of this place– the entry way, the wood stairs and banister leading up to the lounge-​style loft upstairs with the private patio, the expansive bar and cushy booths downstairs, and of course the patio where we initially gathered. As the sun went down, the breeze kicked up and the lights in the trees turned on, to fabulous effect. Definitely a nice place to chill with friends, catching up over drinks.
We were treated to three dishes, served with toothpicks and napkins, to enjoy as we mingled.
The wings were flavorful but the sauce was very sticky, leading to a messy mishap as I tried to eat. Luckily, Jessica B. was on hand to assist. Wonder if this dish is usually served with a side of Wetnaps.
Watermelon salad was visually the most impressive, with fancy bamboo toothpicks piercing cubes of herb-​seasoned melon topped with creamy goat cheese. As with the chicken, the issue of eating the dish was a little difficult, as the cheese fell off most pieces upon pickup. Flavors popped, and the creamy cheese contrasted nicely with the crisp and sweet watermelon. I especially enjoyed the almost garlicky taste lent to the melon by the seasonings.
The potsticker/​wonton/​dumplings? had temperature issues, but I enjoyed the sauce they were served with. Pretty sure a few people burned their tongues on that second batch, though– Roger among them.
It was nice to mingle with some new Unilocalers and try a restaurant I otherwise would not have thought to and sampled unique and flavorfuldishes. I’m a little bummed that descriptions/​explanations of the dishes were not offered. Servers seemed a little inexperienced and were not particularly friendly. I really would have liked a chance to meet Chef Sosa and hear more about the restaurant itself, but he had not made an appearance by the time I had left.
As always, many thanks to Vicky and Drew for arranging our event and being so welcoming and friendly! Thanks again to Poppy Den staff for having us over!

This would have to be my fave Unilocal event of the year thus far. Five star for the following:
–location: both Tivoli & Poppy Den, although far a commute for me, are awesome locales
–food: all three bites were quite appetizing
–friends: I made plenty new Unilocal buddies tonight
So to talk about each, there was ample parking in the underground self parking garage which I LOVE as I suck in parking so seeing a lot of free spots allowed me the liberty to double park. (teehee) & Poppy Den was literally right there when you exit the garage from the escalators. Another plus as this was my first time in over two years to come to Tivoli. Poppy Den was very homey too. Upstairs I felt like I was at someone’s house and we’re having a snazy house party. And the view of the colored trees, photoshopped-​ish clouds, and the fellow Unilocalers below can’t be beat.
We had watermelon goat cheese salad, pepper glazed chicken, and pot stickers all perfect for appetizers. At first I thought the watermelons were big chunks of sashimi which maybe possibly might taste good together… hint hint. Anyway, I probably could be satiated eating all three as my meal. The pepper glazed chicken were big pieces which I shared. They weren’t sticky as I was anticipating and it was tender and tasty. The pot stickers were really good too. Everything stayed together and didn’t fall apart with the first bite.
We had three different drinks but I would have to say the mai tai was my favorite one. It wasn’t super strong butcha know the alcohol is there. Just the way I like them. Glad everyone got home safe.
And I really enjoyed making new Unilocal Buddies tonight. It was fun reminiscing about the Motherland and planning an (unsanitary) UYE. Looking forward it!!! Bring your own sanitizer!!! YAY!!!

So glad to be back in Vegas, enjoying the beautiful weather. What better welcome home than the opportunity to attend a Unilocal Elite event!
Late as usual, I missed the passion fruit drink, never knew about the sangria, and only had the opportunity to sample the Mai Tai. Sample? Nah, a tad more than that. And it was good.
I’m not a huge fan of chicken wings, Asian fusion, or watermelon. But serve it, and I will eat. And they were good, too. I loved the savory goat cheese paired with the sweetness of the watermelon, and really enjoyed the potstickers. As for the chicken wings, thank you to the Unilocaler (sorry I can’t remember who it was!) who generously gave up the lone drumstick so that I could have it. It’s the only shape I’ll eat, because there’s real chicken, rather than just skin and bone. I did enjoy it.
This was a particularly congenial Unilocal group, and I loved hanging out with old and new Unilocal friends. I enjoyed meeting some new people — Andrea, Allison, Brian, Kart, Stefany, and lots more whose names escape me at the moment, though I’m doing better than usual — and hanging out with the regular guys: Roger, Paolo, Tony, Eric, Sylvia Q. and the others whose names also fly out of my head when I’m pressed to remember.
Thanks to Drew and Vicky for putting together another Unilocal Elite winner, and to Chef Sosa and his staff for treating us so well and making us feel welcome.

To quote Nelly, the rapper, «It’s getting hot in here, so take off all your clothes!»
No, nobody actually took their clothes off but the weather was a bit humid, that was the pre cursor to the event. Originally it was planned upstairs with the open balcony but it was so hot that it was changed to the bottom open patio. But in the end, Unilocal crew just couldnt keep themselves from hanging out up there eventually!
So we all hung out at the patio. Right when 6 o clock hit they started bringing out Watermelon, Wing, and Won Ton appetizers along with some alcoholic drinks. I dont drink so I didnt know exactly what was in it.
From beginning to end I had a blast talking to familiar faces like SharonLee A, Sheila G, Brian P, Shawn H, Paolo D, Tony T, Jessica M, Allison M, David V, The Q’s Nelson and Sylvia, Lisa G, Stefany V, LJ R, and Eric R! I also loved talking to those that I met for the first time! Im talking to you Diana H, Nieves D, Sarah R, and Kart P! You guys were awesome to talk to! Speaking of Kart, he was the designated tagged newbie! Congrats man!
Special thanks to the sweet folks who put up with us from serving drinks and appetizers to plates, napkins, and cleaning up. You guys rock! If this was any indication of their normal service, then I am coming back here on my own for sure!
Of course a lot of credit goes to our Community Manager Drew along with his always lovely assistant Victoria! There’s no such thing as an official Unilocal Event without you guys!
Im already looking forward to coming back to Poppy Den to try out their other outstanding entrees! What an awesome time!
Unilocal 2014 365 Review Challenge #96

Although I don’t have other events to compare this one to (because IT WAS MY FIRST EVENT) I had a great time!
Disclaimer: I’m really bad with names so if I met you. I swear it’s not on purpose that I unfortunately don’t remember your name. but I’m sure I’ll remember the pretty faces of this event!
BUT — Thank goodness for the name tags!
I was a bit shy at first, of course, not knowing anyone or what to expect.
From walking in, everyone was friendly! There were lots of «Hi, I’m _​_​_​_​_​_​_​_​, nice to meet you» or the «Oh yeah we’re friends on Unilocal» for me tonight — &meeting the actual people on Unilocal was a nice experience!
My buddies for the night was SharonLee A., Diana H., Roger T., & LJ R.
We started downstairs, ate. Then went to check upstairs, drank. Went back downstairs, ate. Stayed downstairs, laughed!
Food & Drinks :
First Drink — tart, mango-​y, orange-​y, champagne, wanna-​be mimosa drink
Chicken Wings — glazed, sticky, huge in size, kind of on the messy side, but what did I expect– it was wings! Nonetheless, it was delicious!
Watermelon — little cubes of watermelon, topped with goat cheese and crunchy bits
Wonton/​Potstickers — nothing special about them, but they were really good
Second Drink (Mai Tai) — strong drink, but tasty!
Last Drink (Sangria) — tasted like Fruit Punch, lol.
5 STARS TO THE PEOPLE OF Unilocal! Friendly, fun, share-​the-​same-​interest-​in-​food type of people!
I will have to come back to try the rest of the menu though. And see what Poppy Den really has to offer as far as food.
OVERALL, great night /​event!