More upscale and more comfortable than the Works bar, Rice seems to attract a professional gay crowd. I went perhaps a little too early in the evening as it hadn't really filled up yet, but the chatty bartenders kept me company and the drinks were particularly good if a little expensive. Rice doesn't seem nearly as cruisy as the Works; I imagine it's a great place for local boys to hang out after work with their friends rather than looking for a new lover. They also serve food at Rice, but the prices seemed a little high for bar snacks.