Doctor Hearts Sushi

A cardiologist with a hankering for the real sushi deal asks Disher Nation:

I have just finished reading Sushi Economy which is great to read after The Zen of Fish. Having said that, I made the rounds to Teppo, Tei-Tei, Nobu, and Shinshei for sushi fixes. Interestingly, none do it in the traditional way…where you sit in front and banter as you get served a meal of his/her choice. As well, while I like the French, Italian or Peruvian influences in these places I would really to go to see a more traditional place. Do you have a thought about one here in Dallas?

A thought? Me? Like, no. Do you?

Central Market Goes To Shell

Sorry, that just rolled right off my keyboard. Anywhoo, the folks at Central Market are readying for a big weekend of celebrating shellfish. Cockles and mussels, alive alive, o! So put on your white sport coat and head over to CM March 7-9 and you’ll find more than just pink crustaceans. You can load up on littleneck, mahogany and cherry stone clams while prying open black mussels, Louisiana oysters, and huge lobster claws. The seafood case will be stocked with sea urchins and squid and shrimp ends. (Can’t touch that.) Don’t know a how to tuna fish? They’ll have experts on hand and demos galore. Tra la.

A Little Fishy Told Me

Nancy and I just got these mini fishbowls in the mail, complete with a Cowboy Fish stress reliever squeezy toy, wearing a cowboy hat and sake holster, sporting a mustache, pictured at left. Because we’re in Texas, ya’ll! This is to announce the opening of RA Sushi on March 24 at the Shops at Legacy. I do appreciate gifts, and he’s actually kinda cute.

I’ve eaten at RA in Scottsdale (the original location), and I honestly don’t remember much about the food. I do remember this was a great place to take a bachelorette. The press release says they offer “fresh sushi, hip music and contemporary decor all rolled up into one flavorful experience.” Yep, sounds right. Sushi rolls include the “Tootsy Maki,” with crab mix (!), shrimp, and cucumber wrapped in seaweed and encased in rice, and “innovative” (cough) entrees like apple teriyaki salmon. Someone who lives there will have to let me know how it is, in the meantime, I’ll be taking out our shipping stress on the Mr. CF.

Savor Dallas Hearts AFI

Gary Cogill, Gary Cogill, where are you? According to the folks at Savor Dallas, he will be hosting an event at Victory Park at 9 p.m. on March 7. That’s when Savor Dallas partners up with AFI Dallas International Film Festival for a movie fest—they will show No Reservations, “a sizzling romantic film starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhart” shown on the American Airlines Center outdoor mega-screen. Zeta-Jones plays master chef Kate Armstrong, whose tightly-controlled life is turned upside down by the arrivals of newly-hired sous-chef Nick Palmer (Eckhart) in her professional life. Kinky. So bring a blanket, some pillows and popcorn and party down.

Speaking of Fearing’s

I stopped into the bar last night for a glass of wine. How do I say this nicely? Hmm. Can’t. Every time I’ve been there, the room has been crammed with really drunk people. Like falling down drunk. I am not casting stones, I’m just making an observation. IJMAO. It’s nice to see folks having such a good time on a school night. See, nice.