"A working-man's pub transformed into a French‑Vietnamese bistro with Parisian décor, natural wines by the glass, garlic-chilli-crab (or garlic-crab) noodles on the menu, and an inclusive, safe-space vibe — even a tongue-in-cheek window caption announcing, "We accept Walkens." - Kevin West Kevin West Kevin West is a writer, food consultant, and “canning evangelist” (according to NPR). He’s the author of the cookbook “Saving the Season,” and his work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines