28 Day's Later (part 2)...

We arrived at AMA AMA, another swank young folks hang-out in West Seattle, in a much different and exciting light. We actually tasted the goods prior to Shadowland for a little toast earlier(which is what prompted the warm-welcomed return). The service was vibrant as was the atmosphere and the cocktails. The mood was lively and the buzz was definitely going on. We sat at the bar, and "Jazz" (was that even his real name? Who cares...it fit the vibe!) the barkeep for the night was the right touch for this "sex in the city" crowd. He schmoozed us well. Drinks were flowing all night long. Good times. Being a bit on the full side, I didn't want much more to eat, but ordered the Lamb Sliders with a charry-smokiness, some Cheddar, a touch of caramelized tomato aioli(or so I was told) and a mile-high pile of fresh Onion Rings. Tasty. I passed the rings down the line and they were devoured as fast as the libations. I also sampled the fresh Penn Cove Mussels in a Tomatillo Broth, with Onions, Ginger, and Garlic. Nice, but nothing inspiring or to write home about. I stopped there as I was done gorging. All of the portions of the evening at either soire were pretty decent and the "hotties" only pecked at them like larks. Ama Ama is in the location of the previously blogged about Ovio Bistro, which was always a favorite, and although some prior indications of Ama Ama were not favorable (from previous visits of friends), this showed well. It has the Trader Vic/Polynesian late 60's motif goin on, yet in a post-modern style with accents of an upscale living room. Bone colored brick, black lacquered woods, sheer draperies, stone, lot's of candles and vintage Elvis on the big screen over the bar...Viva Las Vegas! This was the perfect foil for the evening. Although I did miss cooking many bites for many close friends and guests, it was nice to relax, enjoy and not have to clean up afterwards! May you all have a prosperous 08'. In good cooking...