"Sour-spicy-sweet Thai food — loaded with carbs and protein — is hard to beat as a drinking companion, a prospect at the core of Bang Bang’s Thai-ish enterprise. Pair appetizers like the cauliflower and pineapple crunchy salad with an Italian sauvignon blanc, or match a pork belly fried rice bowl with one of the smoky mezcal cocktails. Groups will enjoy splitting plates of skewers, including short rib, prawn, and tofu, and sober folks can sip on tasty shrubs, Thai iced tea, or bottle soft drinks. The interior décor is a tad utilitarian, so opt for the spacious patio seating if the weather allows." - Nathan Williams
