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Niko – Revisiting a Year Later

A year in, I’m very satisfied to see that the restaurant is growing and evolving in the right direction. As always, I want to remind everyone that a meal at Niko is best experienced at the bar, when you put trust in the hands of Hiro-san. . . . → Read More: Niko – Revisiting a Year Later

Yuba Restaurant Review – This Business Ain’t Easy

The food isn’t bad, but my expectations were set far too high. With a more grounded approach, perhaps the restaurant could reinvent itself as an excellent neighborhood sushi destination. . . . → Read More: Yuba Restaurant Review – This Business Ain’t Easy

Sushi Yasu Review – Forest Hills’ Neighborhood Classic

Activity at the bar, always a good sight!

Sushi Yasu’s quality rivals many of the big name destinations in Manhattan for traditional, nigiri sushi. It’s time for me to work on becoming a regular. . . . → Read More: Sushi Yasu Review – Forest Hills’ Neighborhood Classic

Brushstroke – Bouley’s Stroke of Genius

The short summary for the lazy reader, or the one liner to convince your friend: Brushstroke’s like Nobu, but newer, better, and cheaper. . . . → Read More: Brushstroke – Bouley’s Stroke of Genius

Niko – Respecting the Craft of Sushi

For anyone who’s wondering, Niko (or rather the phrase niko niko) means smile. Get a seat at Hiro-san’s sushi bar, and you’ll find yourself smiling. . . . → Read More: Niko – Respecting the Craft of Sushi