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Gotham Bar & Grill, New York City

Foodnut.com — Wed, 29 May 2019 07:00:30 +0000

Why did we dine here? – Gotham Bar & Grill has been around since 1984 and is considered an institution of fine dining. One Michelin Star, 4.5 stars on Yelp. We decided to see if it lives up to the hype. The older set in the 40’s to 60’s were dining. Cuisine – American Location – NYC West Village Verdict – Gotham Bar & Grill lives up to its billing. The food is excellent as was the service. Timeless American Cuisine done right. Beware: We did get seated in no-mans land, so there is definitely some stuffiness here. Gotham Bar & Grill Food Picks: Mojito ($18) was a tad under sugared but ok. Tuna Tartare ($29) cucumber, shiso, miso is a signature dish and must get. White Asparagus Salad ($26) farm egg, spring onion, pancetta, arugula pesto, parmigiano reggiano had several large thick fresh stalks. A spring addition to the menu. Seared Foie Gras ($37) roasted fig, port wine reduction was fab. This has gotten banned in California AGAIN, so we could not wait for this dish. Smoooooth. Miso Black Cod ($49) bok choy, shiitake, sticky rice, soy ginger lemongrass is a signature dish and also a MUST get. It […]

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Sushi Ran Restaurant Review, Sausalito

Foodnut.com — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 13:39:51 +0000

Sushi Ran is a popular Japanese restaurant in Sausalito run by chef Taka Toshi. They describe their food as “vibrant fusion of traditional Japanese and Pacific cuisine”. Since 1986 they have been serving up top notch Japanese food in Marin. They have the standard Japanese fare you would expect, including Omakase (Trust the chef) plus lots of dinner specials and cooked items. They have an extensive wine and sake collection. You can eat in the main dining room or in the sake and wine bar next door that has an outdoor patio. Our last visit was in the summer of 2014. Decor, Vibe – Understated Asian decor and artwork with sushi bars on both sides of their restaurant. Some tourists but lots of locals 30+, and some families were taking in the good food. Sushi Ran Menu Contains a wide variety of items from the usual nigiri and sashimi to cooked items. We liked the clear marking of sustainable fish as well as items from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market. Sushi Ran Picks: Lemon Drop ($10) was made with Japanese liquor instead of vodka. Tall, balanced and pretty close to a normal version. California Roll ($7.50) – 6 pieces with real […]

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Jin Sho Restaurant Review, Palo Alto

Foodnut.com — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:00:25 +0000

Jin Sho Restaurant is a ‘Executive-Class’ Japanese restaurant run by 2 chefs formerly of Nobu in New York, Noriomi Kaneko and Ichiro Takahashi. They bought several dishes with them from their past experiences. It opened in late 2007 and is located in Palo Alto’s California street shopping district right off of El Camino Real. They serve everything from classic sushi rolls, sashimi, omakase, to more western entrees. Decor, Vibe – Simple, modern decor utilizing lots of different woods and high ceiling. Lite Jazz, Big sushi bar on one side with open kitchen. Families, couples, locals were dining. Some to go orders too. Menu (Click to zoom into any picture) Salad, Appetizer Menu Dinner Entree Menu Pris Fix Menu Website Jin Sho Menu Picks: Yaki Udon ($7.75) pan fried chicken, vegetable, and udon with garlic butter soy came out hot and sizzling on a clay platter. Nicely done and filled with thick noodles, tender chicken, mushrooms, cucumber, and carrots. Sashimi Dinner ($20.75) An assortment of sliced raw fish, garnished with shredded radish and shiso, with miso soup. Nine different kinds of fish and shellfish cut into beautiful shapes. Fresh, nice cutting, and good presentation. Included shrimp, octopus, toro, squid, salmon, mackarel, […]

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