"It's designed to make you feel like you're sitting outside having barbecue," said Samuel Kim, the senior director of operations. "In Korea there's a lot of little neighborhoods where the restaurants will set up grills and people will just be eating and drinking all night outside in the street."
On first blush, Valhalla feels like it might have been plucked from the heart of Mission Drive in downtown Solvang. The Danish restaurant would seamlessly fit on a stroll between Paula's Pancake House and Olsen's Danish Village Bakery.
Giorgio Locatelli believes diners should prioritize real interactions over their phones, lamenting a decline in conversation during meal experiences.
Ella expressed guilt about her meal choices during their dinner, reflecting her awareness of Rosie's commitment to animal rights and her desire not to offend.