tokyo bar {by kashiwa sato}

I tried out Tokyo Bar, a little restaurant that specializes in Japanese-style Western food (which means, having things like omu-rice, karaage, taroko pasta, etc on their menu). I went because I am a big fan of Kashiwa Sato - the man who led the concept design of UNIQLO Soho, among other things. This guy has unstoppable vision in creating a look for a brand. [ Check out his website and you'll see what I mean... ] As if a groupie, I went to Tokyo Bar, where he was responsible with the identity. An actual visit led to discovering that this shop is an entire collaboration of various artists, including Sato, and is quite interesting. As you walk in, the walls and ceiling are covered in manga illustrations magnified in scale. Add a little neon lights, a DJ with disco ball, art installations, bedazzled bathroom signs, a full bar, a~nd we have Tokyo Bar. If you're in the Tribeca area, it's a fun visit.