by Lynette Reels on I had two very different experiences at Sanctum. On a Friday, for Faux Show, I had a pretty awful time. The cover was $8, the crowd was too young and obnoxious, and the music was a bore. Despite spending $16 on cover for my and my date plus another $20 on drinks, I left after an hour. On a Saturday, for Retro and Beyond, I didn't mind the cover charge or drink prices. The crowd was older and wiser. The music was delicious. The bleacher seating allowed my non-dancing friends to enjoy my dancing friends. I didn't sit down the entire night. And the unisex bathroom keeps the crowd moving back to the bar at an awesome pace. As for drink prices, remember the bartenders all poured super heavy. You get your money's worth.
by Wilhemina Hince on *this review is more about how Asia SF handled large parties e.g. 30+ guests* Office Holiday Party. Yep, you read right, Asia SF was where my office held ours this year - with full support of the General Manager, and being totally truthful with HR (it's dinner and a show!!). I digress... Having organised my share of large group dinners, I was pleasantly surprise by how turnkey Aaron and Skip at Asia SF made it. Thank you boys! And to break it down... I LOVED how the price per head clearly states inclusive of tax and gratuity (many restaurants, such as one 5 blocks from here, does not and I learnt the hard way) I REALLY LIKED how Asia SF's pricing was inline (and more competitive in some respects, such as the inclusion of a show, also alcoholic drinks if you ask) with party packages offered in SF downtown area restaurants Did I mention the follow through? I REALLY, REALLY LOVED that Aaron was in regular contact with me right through to the night before the event. I am frankly disgusted by the amount of other SF restaurants that don't. I liked how attentive the floor staff was on the night, without being intrusive. They were right there when you need something (drinks, food and even basics like another water glass or extra chopsticks). I liked how everything happened like clockwork, the food and drinks were well timed and LOVED how the ladies were so fun!!! While the performances are fabulous, our group had the most fun when they're waitressing... we have a few guys at work who are a little sheltered and the ladies took full advantage of that. The food... family style and plentiful (another pet peeve: guests leaving hungry, and this absolutely did NOT happen here!). Everything was big and full of flavour! I personally liked the Ahi Burger and the Baby Got Back Ribs. Though I did wish there was some palette cleansing/ bland foods like steamed white rice to give some contrasts to the full flavour dishes. Overall... really, really enjoyed my experience here - from organising and on the night. Workmates, from directors through to assistants, all loved it and holiday party committee 2010 has their work already cut out for them!
by stephy s. on EFF THIS PLACE!?!? Man do I have a major bone to pick with this pretentious, tooooo cool for school, hey look I'm a door guy and that makes me somebody, over attitudenal, insult of a club after the shenanigans they pulled Saturday night!! Grrr As a bit of background, I worked in the music industry for over 13 years. I am no stranger to lists, lines, clubs, covers, release parties, you name it and I've either organized it or attended it, but never, EVER have I been to such a clusterfuck of an event thanks to the unorganized and straight up RUDE staff that works here. First of all, isn't the concept of a line something taught in Hollywood Club 101? Apparently they skipped that day. Second, if an event has an RSVP list, you normally should be advised to, oh I dunno, check the list before letting every mindless monkey poser in Hollywood into the club while people who are actually supposed to be at the party stand there getting yelled at. Instead they felt it best to toss the list and start charging everyone $20 or was it $30 or was it $10, no let's do $25 (Seriously this was the conversation I witnessed to try and get as much out of the crowds as possible!) Disgusting! Thirdly, when the person who runs the company the event is for comes to the door and says, these three need to be let in and the obnoxious door guy, takes a too cool puff on his cigarette and blows smoke in her face and threatens to have her arrested if she comes back out of the club and talks to him one more time, well not only should his ass be lynched and fired, but I dare you little man to step over that bullshit velvet rope of yours and I'll be more than happy to introduce my heel to your ass for a little parking lot party. Ugh, I will never attend this club again on sheer priciple alone. And for the small penised little man syndrome door guy, get over yourself, because you're nothing but bad balding joke!
