It’s chef’s choice at Omakase (Japanese for “I will leave it to you”), which is offered on Thursday nights only. Our writer got out of her sushi comfort zone and enjoyed a diverse array of flavors.
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Sushi and the sunset
Let’s just get this right out of the way: The view of downtown Rochester from Hattie’s Restaurant at the Strathallan (550 East Avenue) is not to be missed, especially as the sun sets. Standing on the rooftop — a cocktail in hand is optional — and gazing at our fair city as the day ends […]
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Dining Review: Umi Japanese
If you didn’t know that Umi is a Japanese restaurant, you might mistake it for a club. The interior is hidden from outside view by mirrored windows. A sign by the door informs patrons that children under 18 aren’t allowed in unless accompanied by an adult, and no one under 21 may sit at the […]
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ROUND-UP: Raw materials
You don’t need me to tell you that sushi ain’t all that cheap, which is why it’s easy to get stuck in a comfortable rut with regular visits to restaurants at which you’re certain that your money will be wisely spent. That’s where I come in. Between the professional writing and the amateur eating, I […]
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DINING REVIEW: Nikko
When a new restaurant hits the scene, the first adjective that often gets tossed around is “trendy,” and that’s not exactly a compliment. Because while being of-the-moment is cool and all, that moment won’t last forever. There will always be someplace newer, and those so-called foodies will wander off to chase the proverbial dragon. At […]
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DINING REVIEW: Banzai Sushi & Cocktail Bar
The South Wedge is quickly becoming my go-to place for just about anything I might need. Craft beer? The Tap & Mallet fills that niche admirably. A reliable place to take your girlfriend and her parents for dinner? Zeppa Bistro’s a great choice. Jamaican for lunch? Peppa Pot. A dive bar to suck down PBRs […]
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Edoya
Gut instincts The doctor and the octopus Can it have been 20 years since Duke the Punk said, “Let’s go get sushi and not pay?” in Repo Man? Yes, sushi has been a mainstream American food for a long time. In Rochester, we have a bunch of places to get it, from the homey authenticity […]
