Disclosure: This was a media complimentary dining experience. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this post. Tadashi opened their doors a few months ago at the Hill Country Galleria bringing fine Japanese cuisine to the area. The owner and GM, Shawn McClain, is behind the successful Izumi Sushi and Grill.Continue reading “Tadashi Opens at the Hill Country Galleria”
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Sushi Fever Hits Cedar Park
Chef Lee preparing for the dinner crowd Sushi Fever opened their doors May 6th and has quickly gained a following. Owners Chef Bruce Lee and Amy (Eunmi) Lee moved to Central Texas a few years ago and wanted to bring \”fun\” and \”fabulicious\” Las Vegas to Cedar Park. The couple worked at one of theContinue reading “Sushi Fever Hits Cedar Park”
Pleasant Storage Room Bringing Cuban Flair to Austin
Pleasant Storage Room recently opened in the heart of the warehouse district serving patrons craft cocktails, \”overproof punch\” and Caribbean street food. The handsomely renovated space reeks of old world charm. I recently attended a friends and family event at Pleasant Storage Room where guests were treated to complimentary cocktails and samplings from their foodContinue reading “Pleasant Storage Room Bringing Cuban Flair to Austin”
All You Can Eat Sushi at Sushi Junai
Sushi Junai recently opened in the former Cherry Street location on Lavaca. The remodel has an Izakaya look and feel making it an inviting place for guests to linger for hours both eating and drinking. The restaurant boasts all you can eat sushi for $19.99 during lunch and $26.95 at dinner. If you do notContinue reading “All You Can Eat Sushi at Sushi Junai”
Daichi Sushi & Grill
Daichi Sushi & Grill is a true hidden gem tucked away inside a shopping center in Cedar Park. The restaurant has gained popularity throughout the community over the past few years primarily by word of mouth. Daichi is owned and operated by Tomo and Keita Koike whose native country is Japan. The duo are extremelyContinue reading “Daichi Sushi & Grill”
Opening Night at la V
I anticipated the opening of la V since meeting Vilma Mazaite and Chef Allison Jenkins during an event at the food trailer Say laV. Vilma shared her vision of the food/wine menu and atmosphere for la V and it was amazing to see her vision take form. Walking into la V for the first timeContinue reading “Opening Night at la V”
Soto Celebrates Their One Year Anniversary
Last week marked Soto\’s one year anniversary. On Tuesday March 4th Soto celebrated by offering their customers free sake and specials to include $3 spicy tuna and salmon rolls, $3 off Soto roll and $3 Kumamoto oysters. I joined a group of North Austin foodies in the Moon Room to celebrate and enjoy Soto\’s uniqueContinue reading “Soto Celebrates Their One Year Anniversary”
Valentine\’s Bento Box Workshop With Kayo of Kome
Are you looking for a last minute Valentine\’s gift? Want to learn how to create your own bento box? The Asian American Resource Center is hosting a workshop on creating your own Valentine\’s Bento Box on February 12th from 6pm-8pm. If you are a fan of Kome you will be excited to learn that theContinue reading “Valentine\’s Bento Box Workshop With Kayo of Kome”
A First Look at CRAVE
Wine Cellar CRAVE opened this week in the former Roy\’s location in downtown Austin. CRAVE is a Minnesota based business offering a variety of menu items from hearty entrees like pastas and steak to lighter menu items such as flatbread pizzas and sushi. CRAVE offered complimentary menu items to several outlets including Facebook fans during theirContinue reading “A First Look at CRAVE”
Review of Soto Japanese Cuisine
Chefs Choice Sushi When the topic of Soto comes up with friends and fellow foodies there is one commonality that resonates, they had a one of a kind experience. Why? Because at Soto your dining experience does not stop at the sense of taste, they incorporate site and smell into their imaginative dishes. They wantContinue reading “Review of Soto Japanese Cuisine”
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