Ho Chi Minh (City),
where do I begin? …
The trip was book-ended by the bar next to the hotel.
When I arrived, I’d noticed its name… “STOKER”.
I chuckled to myself over the serendipitous moment.
Where better to have a drink on the last night…
…
A fine array of liquor,
within glass of earthy tones.
An elegance, and a patience.
A home away from home.
Honoured by the passion to create them.
Poised, with a sense of pride.
No comparison between them.
Standing proudly side by side.
…
As I sat at the bar, with my Bourbon in a cut glass,
my mind wanders to the words of Tom Waits’ song
‘Temptation’,
albeit with the sound of Diana Krall’s voice;
“Rusted Brandy in a diamond glass, everything is made of dreams… “
…
The light glistens in the glass.
The flame flickers in the bowl.
The view from the end of the bar.
The sounds of Jazz… and Rock’n’Roll.
by Anthony Stoker
…
“Seek patience and passion in equal amounts.
Patience alone will not build the temple.
Passion one will destroy it’s walls.”
: Maya Angelou
photographs above taken at STOKER Woodfire Bar and Grill
Temptation Sandal – Black Calf and Gold Mirror Leather