"A chic, modernist little spot with vibrant paintings set against stark whites and blacks, Bang Bang runs a happy hour from 9:30 p.m. each night until midnight. Then, visitors can find drink specials like $7 house wines, $6 G&Ts and a solid $8 old fashioned, as well as a Miller High Life and Fernet combo for $8. The happy hour doesn’t slack on food specials, either: Fremont regulars find a variety of Thai skewers for $2 to $3, a heaping plate of curry fries with fried chicken bits and a silky egg for $14, and some of the city’s best sweet soy wings for $7." - Alex Frane