Riva Chiang Mai, Thailand

On the corner just across from Mike’s Burgers sits the little white box housing Riva. During the day Riva is a fresh-air restaurant serving gourmet Thai and western food and coffee. The TV airs world sports events and customers are welcome to use the free Wi-Fi. At night the atmosphere changes with the start of live music from the bar featuring Latin, Blues, Rock, and Jazz shows nightly. Experienced musicians traveling with their own instruments are welcomed to jam with the bands most nights. The party keeps going as long as there’s a crowd to enjoy it, only bolstered on by the bar’s midnight to 1:00am happy hour. The Riva has a complete bar including a selection of local and imported wines. -Scott Johnson