OC Vietnamese coffee shops

[QUOTE=Import;4185749]Cat Tuong on Harbor was pretty great for a couple years. Cool original owners and tons of hot 20 year old girls. A very chill low key spot. Not crazy crowded, or packed with smokers.

Then some weirdos took over and made a big mess out of it. So now it's toast. Sign on the building has come down.[/QUOTE]

Interesting you said that. I've mentioned in other posts I had a long time friend who worked coffee shops for years (in fact she worked at CAT). When I talked to her about a non-smoking place, she did mention that some places are just a front for a tax dodge. Open a place for few years, lose a bunch of money, take a deduction, and run with all the cash that you never declared to the IRS in the first place. I could do that with a non-smoking place that fails after two years. LOL

Stopped by 368 late on Thursday with a friend from out of town. Never been before and thought it'd be fun. Not much going on there, but we grabbed a table and spent an hour or so there talking to Donna who was super cute and friendly. From my understanding, these places are "look, but don't touch" right? They don't offer any extras or a private dance or anything right? Just drinks and beautiful girls. Still a win I guess. I may stop by with my laptop and just do work for an hour! LOL.

[QUOTE=Ocdtnb;4188079]Stopped by 368 late on Thursday with a friend from out of town. Never been before and thought it'd be fun. Not much going on there, but we grabbed a table and spent an hour or so there talking to Donna who was super cute and friendly. From my understanding, these places are "look, but don't touch" right? They don't offer any extras or a private dance or anything right? Just drinks and beautiful girls. Still a win I guess. I may stop by with my laptop and just do work for an hour! LOL.[/QUOTE]I wish they offer extras, In Vietnam coffee blow job shops exist right??

If I could pick 1 cafe to manage, it would be Girlz. Not that Rachel isn't an excellent owner, (because I do think she is great), but IF I could manage it, I would stop all smoking! I know too many men, that I have spoken with, that will no longer go to these places just because of that. For whatever reason, (Smell, Breathing, Fallout, Health and so on.) The age of the men are older, so it does have merit. We have money. Second, I would, indeed, continue the sexy and provocative dresscode. It is why we are there, correct? No need to reinvent the entire wheel. I like the themes Rachel and the girls come up with, as well. It makes it fun. Also, I would add a very few select food items. Not much. It just doesn't work for me if I can't get a bite. And, lastly, I might install, on one wall, a row of curtains at each booth. 3 or 4. Create a group party booth. Use would add a fee of some type, but the girls could sit with a bit more privacy. The curtains can be sheer and placed between booths, as well as tied back in the front, so as not to actually close off. Again, just a sense of exclusivity and privacy.

What I imagine is a totally different clientele. Not snobby or better, just catering to a different customer. If I want to come in for eye candy. Great! But, I don't want smoke! I would like something to munch on! I would like to sit with a little more privacy! And, I want my Eye-Candy to rock to provocative.

I fantasize all the way! I'd heard and read so much about these OC Vietnamese coffee shops, but when I finally checked out a few of the more popular ones, I was immediately turned off by the excessive fucking smokers! I like most of your ideas, but why not have a full menu?! I love Vietnamese food! Bahn mi's, pho, their pastries and colorful deserts. Beautiful young scantily clad gals and a strong cup of sweet Vietnamese coffee! I'd be there every fucking day for breakfast, lunch and dinner! There are some bars in Chicago and Vegas that have a similar theme. Basically a full bar with stunning provocatively dressed gals that drink and eat with the customers. I forgot the name of the bars, but one was close to the Chicago stock exchange where the gals are used to getting $100 tips for a drink, bar chips and a wink! I'll never forget giving what I thought was a very generous tip to the sexy bartender and she humiliated me by waving my $20 over her head and yelling woo woo sarcastically! Similar at some Vegas bars, but the gals aren't as snooty! But I digress. Let us know when you open your Vietnamese coffee shop and I'll be your best customer!

[QUOTE=NTK619;4192089]If I could pick 1 cafe to manage, it would be Girlz. Not that Rachel isn't an excellent owner, (because I do think she is great), but IF I could manage it, I would stop all smoking! I know too many men, that I have spoken with, that will no longer go to these places just because of that. For whatever reason, (Smell, Breathing, Fallout, Health and so on.) The age of the men are older, so it does have merit. We have money. Second, I would, indeed, continue the sexy and provocative dresscode. It is why we are there, correct? No need to reinvent the entire wheel. I like the themes Rachel and the girls come up with, as well. It makes it fun. Also, I would add a very few select food items. Not much. It just doesn't work for me if I can't get a bite. And, lastly, I might install, on one wall, a row of curtains at each booth. 3 or 4. Create a group party booth. Use would add a fee of some type, but the girls could sit with a bit more privacy. The curtains can be sheer and placed between booths, as well as tied back in the front, so as not to actually close off. Again, just a sense of exclusivity and privacy.

What I imagine is a totally different clientele. Not snobby or better, just catering to a different customer. If I want to come in for eye candy. Great! But, I don't want smoke! I would like something to munch on! I would like to sit with a little more privacy! And, I want my Eye-Candy to rock to provocative.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=TwoBlueBalls;4192507]I fantasize all the way! I'd heard and read so much about these OC Vietnamese coffee shops, but when I finally checked out a few of the more popular ones, I was immediately turned off by the excessive fucking smokers! I like most of your ideas, but why not have a full menu?! I love Vietnamese food! Bahn mi's, pho, their pastries and colorful deserts. Beautiful young scantily clad gals and a strong cup of sweet Vietnamese coffee! I'd be there every fucking day for breakfast, lunch and dinner! There are some bars in Chicago and Vegas that have a similar theme. Basically a full bar with stunning provocatively dressed gals that drink and eat with the customers. I forgot the name of the bars, but one was close to the Chicago stock exchange where the gals are used to getting $100 tips for a drink, bar chips and a wink! I'll never forget giving what I thought was a very generous tip to the sexy bartender and she humiliated me by waving my $20 over her head and yelling woo woo sarcastically! Similar at some Vegas bars, but the gals aren't as snooty! But I digress. Let us know when you open your Vietnamese coffee shop and I'll be your best customer![/QUOTE]Most of the coffee shops will allow outside food. Takes a little planning, but you can pickup sandwiches and egg rolls and have lunch while enjoying the view. Or have food delivered!

[QUOTE=SCJohn;4192785]Most of the coffee shops will allow outside food. Takes a little planning, but you can pickup sandwiches and egg rolls and have lunch while enjoying the view. Or have food delivered.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the suggestion but doesn't resolve the smoking issue. I used to be a smoker, but since I quit, about ten years ago I've become hypersensitive to smoke. Not to mention several friends and associates have died of lung cancer. I don't understand how these coffee shops get away with the smoking in CA. I thought there was a law against smoking indoors unless you're on Indian land.

For now, all we have is Lu on Harbor. There's def less smoking. You can order their okay snack food. And check out some almost naked cute Viet girls. Night time is better.

[QUOTE=Import;4193281]For now, all we have is Lu on Harbor. There's def less smoking. You can order their okay snack food. And check out some almost naked cute Viet girls. Night time is better.[/QUOTE]I've pinned in my google maps! Appreciate the lead!

[URL]https://www.instagram.com/p/BvBNO_tl7qt/[/URL]

There's a go fund me campaign for the family.

[QUOTE=SCJohn;4194094][URL]https://www.instagram.com/p/BvBNO_tl7qt/[/URL]

There's a go fund me campaign for the family.[/QUOTE]I saw that. Wonder what happened to her?

[QUOTE=SpikeBites;4194189]I saw that. Wonder what happened to her?[/QUOTE]Car accident in Big Bear.

[URL]http://mountainreporter.com/fatal-accident-on-highway-18-near-big-bear-claims-one-second-critical-victim-transported/[/URL]

Wow. This really sucks. So sad.

I avoid Big Bear. Winter driving there - not a good thing.

Snowboarding trips to Wrightwood instead always feel safer.

[QUOTE=SCJohn;4194197]Car accident in Big Bear.

[URL]http://mountainreporter.com/fatal-accident-on-highway-18-near-big-bear-claims-one-second-critical-victim-transported/[/URL][/QUOTE]Wow that's horrible. Very sad.

Hey friends, I like these GG Viet cafes but unfortunately they are too close to my employment. However, I can't find anything like these places anywhere else in LA county. Any suggestions? Thanks!