A night in review

For all of you who missed my Hawaiian bday bash (which is everyone except Diana, Diana's friend Karen, Ana, and my brother Jonas...), re-live this moment with me:

This post is just going to turn into a Yelp review of the places we went.

(1) Pearl Ultra Lounge (Not to be confused with Pearl Night Club in Downtown San Jose.)

* Rating: 4.5 stars

* Comments: Go to this place! Awesome happy hour with $5 signature cocktails and $5 appetizers. Excellent ambiance and presentation of food and drinks. Feels like a really posh place, but then you realize everyone's just spending $5... Totally worth it! We had the calamari, stuffed mushrooms, and ahi poke-- all were delicious. The Pearl Bellini was also very tasty. Plus, they had live music and performed R. Kelly's "Step in the Name of Love." Don't mind the older crowd trying to re-live their 20s. Just keep drinking... Minus .5 of a star because the super skinny waitress seemed like she was angry at the world. 

(2) Mai Tai Bar. (Not to be confused with Mai Tai's in Downtown Long Beach.)

* Rating: 4 stars.

* Comments: Fun, popular, relaxed, local bar. Are guys extra nice here? All I had to say was, "It's my birthday!" and we had another pitcher of free beer coming our way... No one really dances besides Ana's friend (see random guy below). Haha!

Songs were played from an iPod, no mixing skills whatsoever. These are not complaints though, because the music choices were good and they never played that annoying Kesha song that's on the radio every 30 seconds. Plus, the iPod jams were intermixed with sessions from a live band playing fun Hawaiian beats. And the last song of the night was "Dance Tonight" by Lucy Pearl, thanks to Ana's special request. I recommend checking this place out.

(3) Zippy's

* Rating: 2 stars

* Comments: Maybe 2 stars is rough... There was nothing wrong with our food or service, but it's really just not necessary to go here unless it's the only place open. Average fast food joint with the Hawaiian twist of plate lunches and mac salad.

All in all, fun night! Thank you Diana for always planning the best birthdays and giving the best gifts, including my birthday outfit and your friendship since 1997 =) Love you!