Coquin described Kontiki’s food as “eclectic — European, Asian and sushi. The sushi bar is really popular.” Kontiki also has a wine and liquor bar. Or you can snuggle down into a cushy upholstered sofa with your drink. Kontiki is less than a year old, and it’s very, very busy. “We’re still not sure if we’re busy because we’re new or because we’re good,” Coquin laughed.
‘We make it warm and welcoming — homey. People can choose the section where they want to sit... We have candles, and we dim the lights. People feel romantic.’ Vanida Coquin of Kontiki Wine & Raw Bar The food, like the seating arrangements, is eclectic at
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