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New Mexican Restaurant to Open in Sushi Axiom Cedar Springs Location

Nancy reported yesterday that Sushi Axiom in Cedar Springs is closing doors. The owners of Sushi Axiom and their business partner, Monica Greene, have decided to open a new (unnamed) Mexican concept restaurant in its stead. Sushi Axiom will move over to Addison and open in the space where Cyclone Anaya’s once occupied that area off Belt Line and Montfort. It’s slated to open in late summer 2012.

posted by Carol Shih | April 30th, 2012 3:52pm | filed under Closings, Restaurant News, sushi | 4 Comments »

Good Asian Grub: Black Sesame Flan at Masami

My current obsession: black sesame flan

It’s been eleven days, twenty-three hours, and forty-seven minutes since I tasted my first black sesame flan at Masami, a charming Japanese restaurant with traditional touches, and I’ve been going a little bit crazy in the head ever since.

Jump if you’ve never had this before. (more…)

posted by Carol Shih | March 1st, 2012 4:23pm | filed under Good Asian Grub, Recipes, dessert, sushi | 2 Comments »

Good Sushi In Richardson at Kinado

The Rose: A dramatic special at Kinado

Given its Campbell Road address you might expect Kinado to be easy to find. Not so. It is tucked away an inside tract of the strip shopping center that occupies the southeast corner of Campbell and Central. Once you find it, you’ll discover a fairly dramatic dining room with chic, modern design elements that would not be out of place in any of the most fashionable parts of town. On one wall is a well-stocked bar that takes a stab at the current cocktail craze. On the other, there is an open sushi kitchen surrounded by seats for those who want to see the show. Subdued light helps to make the large space more intimate after nightfall.

Jump for the owner’s history of sushi in Dallas.

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posted by Andrew Chalk | February 13th, 2012 9:36am | filed under Andrew Chalk, fish, sushi | 7 Comments »

Restaurant Report: Geisha Steak and Sushi in Plano

Chef Mario performs two kinds of magic.

It appears the restaurateur business in all of North Dallas and Plano has been zoned sushi only. There are at least 16 in Plano alone.  Geisha Steak and Sushi in Plano held a media event this week to showcase their menu and illustrate they do much more than sushi. Geisha has a location that is at once very convenient (at the northeast corner of Coit and SH-190, close to the Plano Central Market) and easy to miss (they are set back from Coit, and below 190). However, those that find them can expect some interesting things.

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posted by Andrew Chalk | February 3rd, 2012 9:30am | filed under Andrew Chalk, Restaurant News, Steak, sushi | 2 Comments »

Tim Rogers Likes Sushi Sake in Richardson

My editor and sometimes friend, Tim Rogers, talks like he’s a really tough guy. He so tough he doesn’t sit at his desk, he has his computer table elevated and he stands all day. Like I said, he’s tough. But I’ll let you in on a secret: Tim likes to cook fancy food. And he brings the leftovers in and eats them for lunch. Yesterday he told me he took his wife and another couple to Sushi Sake in Richardson. He raved about the sushi and the service. He doesn’t think there is a better sushi restaurant in Dallas. I told him I’d ask you guys what the best sushi spot is in Dallas. Tim wants to go there.

posted by Nancy Nichols | January 17th, 2012 11:03am | filed under Bad critters, Nutjobs, Overprivileged chimps, Restaurant News, sushi | 32 Comments »

Yamazaki Japanese Whisky Comes to Tei-An in Dallas

Yamazaki 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

I was intrigued when Tei-An sent me an invitation to a Japanese whisky tasting. I had tasted Scotch, Canadian, and Irish whiskies and Bourbon. Each had its own separate character. Given the isolated development of Japanese food culture–although it now has taken the world by storm and, in the case of our area, it looks as though most of north Dallas has been zoned ‘sushi’–I expected something just as unique out of the country’s distillers. I was to be proven wrong!

Japanese whisky is a dead ringer for Scotch, and that is not a bad thing. It turns out that a young engineer Masataka_Taketsuru studied whisky making in Scotland and was hired by the founder of what became Suntory (the owner of the Yamazaki brand) to head up the founding of a distillery in Japan. He made his whiskies to be as much like Scotch as possible, which he regarded as the epitome of great whisky.

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posted by Andrew Chalk | April 19th, 2011 2:36pm | filed under Andrew Chalk, Wine & Spirits, sushi | 1 Comment »

Sushi Rolling Class Tomorrow at Steel

Back by popular demand, on Saturday, April 16 from 2:45 to 4:45 pm, Steel will offer their popular sushi demo/class. Learn how to make real sushi rice, how to prepare spicy tuna for rolls, how to prepare crab for a California roll, and how the sushi chef prepares a whole salmon for use in sushi making. In addition, you’ll get the skinny on slicing raw fish, making Nigori sushi, and rolling your own California, spicy tuna, and shrimp tempura rolls. The Sushi Demonstration is $55 per person, which includes a welcoming glass of sake, all sushi preparations, and a service charge for the Sushi Chef.
Call 214-219-9908 for reservations.

posted by Sarah Reiss | April 15th, 2011 11:40am | filed under classes, sushi |

Four New Sushi Rolls at RA Sushi in Plano’s Shops at Legacy

RA Sushi releases a spate of new menu items including the four new sushi offerings pictured above. From left to right: The Pacific Roll, "RA"ckin' Roll, Vegetable Tempura Roll, and Tropical Roll.

As if on cue:

RA (pronounced “raw”) Sushi in Plano’s Shops at Legacy, has introduced a host of new menu items from lobster with garlic sugar snap peas to Shishito pepper tapas, but the real standouts are the chef’s four new sushi rolls: The Pacific Roll is a spicy mix of albacore tuna, cilantro, jalapeño, and cucumber, rolled and topped with fresh avocado and mango salsa, and finished with red beet tempura bits and sautéed cashew nuts ($9.50). The “RA”ckin’ Roll includes kani kama crab and cream cheese rolled in rice and seaweed, lightly tempura battered, garnished with guacamole, topped with a “RA”ckin’ shrimp, and finished with a creamy ginger teriyaki sauce, red beet tempura bits, and togarashi ($13). The Vegetable Tempura Roll combines lightly battered asparagus, sweet potato, and Japanese eggplant rolled and topped with crunchy tempura bits and drizzled with a sweet eel sauce ($7.50). Finally, the Tropical Roll consists cucumber, mango, and avocado rolled and topped with spinach tempura bits, topped with spicy shrimp mixed with masago and mango salsa ($8.50).

posted by Sarah Reiss | January 24th, 2011 11:45am | filed under sushi | 2 Comments »

Somebody Help This Poor Girl: Sushi in North Dallas

Disher wants sushi. Hear her roar:

My cousin is in town staying at the Tollway and Spring Valley and wants to go out for sushi tonight. Is there somewhere good in that area, or in Addison you can recommend?

posted by Nancy Nichols | January 24th, 2011 10:40am | filed under sushi | 28 Comments »

DUO Opens in Grand Style

You have to know when two of Dallas’ smart, successful and impecably stylish women come together to create an “all things culinary” concept that it is going to be good, especially when the names Fearing and Rathbun are behind it.

Tracy Rathbun and Lynea Fearing

Last night Tracy Rathbun and Lynea Fearing welcomed a chic gathering of Dallasites to their new culinary space and entertainment venue, DUO, just a few doors down from their Asian Fusion hot spot, Shinsei.

Over cocktails featuring Coole Swan Dairy Cream Liqueur and abundant appetizers including California rolls, vegetable rolls, fish tacos with avocado and soft egg custard served in the shell with truffle and maple syrup, guests mingled around the well-designed room filled with everything from furniture, to plate and glassware, to knives and kitchen gadgets, and food products by none other than husbands Chef Kent Rathbun and Chef Dean Fearing.  (I heard a rumor recently that you can’t get Chef Dean’s bottled tortilla soup at Central Market anymore, you have to get it at DUO now.)

Jump for joy and pictures. (more…)

posted by Hayley Hamilton | December 16th, 2010 8:00am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Cooking, Events, Foodie People, Gifts, Local/Slow Food, Wine & Spirits, sushi | 12 Comments »

Sake To Me! Niigata Sake Debuts at Tei An

Takako Shigeno, general manager of Kinshihai Shuzo sake brewery founded in 1825

Yesterday afternoon, a contingent of Japan’s most notable sake makers from the Niigata province converged in Tei An in One Arts Plaza for a sake tasting and rice-wine education. Turns out there’s a lot more to sake than the hot bottle that appears in front of you at the neighborhood sushi bar. (In fact, of the seven sake makers I spoke with yesterday, the consensus was that sake should only be warmed by resting the bottle in warm water. According to the experts, warming it above 112 degrees ruins the delicate flavors.)

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posted by Sarah Reiss | October 15th, 2010 12:17pm | filed under Beverages, Ethnic Food, Neighborhood restaurants, Wine & Spirits, hostess gifts, sushi | 1 Comment »

Secret Sushi Society at Zen Sushi? Sign Us Up.

Sakura Roll (Kevin Marple)

Has the mainstreaming of sushi got you down? Looking for a way to gain entree into new culinary territory? Like the idea of dining with a club of like minded trailblazers with whom you can link elbows and push the limits of your palate?

Then check out the Secret Sushi Society at ZEN Sushi — a not-at-all-exclusive club devoted to expanding your palate through monthly dinners rife with exotic and uncommon combinations.

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posted by Sarah Reiss | October 4th, 2010 2:45pm | filed under sushi |

Yutaka Sushi Bistro Chef Instructs D Magazine Intern How to Make the Best Sushi in Dallas

Elizabeth Johnstone, a member of this summer’s talented intern army here at D HQ, wasn’t satisfied merely to read that the best sushi in Dallas can be found at Yutaka Sushi Bistro. Being a curious sort, and having studied film at NYU, she was driven to make a short film wherein she would go head to head with master sushi chef Yutaka Yamato in a culinary battle over the construction of the finest California rolls in town.

Call it Iron Chef: Best of Big D.

posted by Jason Heid | August 6th, 2010 11:20am | filed under Uncategorized, best of big d, sushi | 2 Comments »

What I’m Drinking Now: Spectacular White

I am on a white wine kick lately…probably because it is 100 degrees outside.   I have had some really great ones in the past few weeks, and some even better pairings both at home and on a spectacular trip to the big island of Hawaii.   Some are old favorites, some are new finds.  Some came from our cellar, some were sent for editorial consideration.  Here are a few ideas and pairings to try if you too need some light refreshment!

There is this great grocery store by the condo we stay on the sunny Kohala Coast.  They have one of the most surprising (and affordable) wine selections we have seen.   This trip we found great selections including 2006 Miner Chardonnay, 2007 Napa Valley Silver Oak (priced at $50), 2007 Penner Ash Pinot Noir, and a fantastic Frank Family 2008 Chardonnay.  We had the Frank Family with our dinner one night of spicy poke with scallions and a big fresh salad with a macadamia nut vinaigrette.  The Frank Family is definitely a bold white; barrel fermented for 11 months and aged on the lees, creating a creamy, buttery white that still maintains its vibrancy.  Citrus and honey aromas with a nutty finish, the wine softened the spice in the tuna and enhanced the incredible macadamia nut vinaigrette. (more…)

posted by Hayley Hamilton | June 19th, 2010 1:30pm | filed under Cheese, Chefs, Wine & Spirits, seafood, sushi |

Kenichi Dallas: First Saké Festival and Second Level II Saké Expert

Kenichi Dallas is throwing a Saké Festival on April 8 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Expand or begin your knowledge at the festival—there will be 40-50 sakes available for tasting along with light nibbles from Kenichi’s sushi bar.

More importantly, you will have the opportunity to learn from the best collection of sake experts in the country. Dig it:

Kenichi is also very proud to announce that Adam Faraizl, a Kenichi Dallas Asst. Saké Sommelier, attained Level II Saké Expert designation in February 2010 at the headquarters of the Japan Saké Brewers Association. Adam joins the community of fewer than 60 Level II Saké Experts in the world, as certified byThe Saké Educational Council (Tokyo). Adam further strengthens the Kenichi Saké Program.

Kenichi Dallas is perhaps the only restaurant in America with two Level II Saké Experts. With Kenichi Austin’s Brandi Ottesen’s attaining a Level I Saké Expert status this past January, Kenichi Restaurants now feature four certified saké sommeliers in its family–two at Level II (Hung Nguyen, Adam Faraizl) and two at Level I (Rob Albright, Brandi Ottesen).

Is this a great city or what? Make reservations. Space is limited. (214) 872-8883.

posted by Nancy Nichols | March 19th, 2010 3:48pm | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Events, sushi, youthful spontaneous restaurants | 2 Comments »

Restaurant Review: Sushi Axiom in Dallas

Image of: Bento BoxFeel like craving sushi before 11am? Read this review of Sushi Axiom on Henderson Avenue. Actually, read it even if you don’t. And if anyone wants to meet me there for lunch (see delicious lunch option at left) I’d be up for it. As long as you’re paying.

posted by Sarah Eveans | February 18th, 2010 10:20am | filed under Reviews, sushi |

Update on Matthew Antonovich Restaurant in “Dallas’ Most Exciting Neighborhood”

Hey kids in the peanut gallery! Matthew Anonovich wants to hear you sing!
Hey kids in the peanut gallery! Matthew Antonovich wants to hear you sing!

Chef Matthew “Sipango,etc.” Antonovich is planning to open a ginormous “first Thai steakhouse in America” in a yet undisclosed location. More details here. The concept sounds bizarre/overly ambitious, but chef Matthew won me over with this money quote: “God bless the recession I have found great deals on equipment, designers and food service experts hungry to put Dallas back on the map of best restaurants in America.”

Anywhoo, last night at 10:24, Antonovich left a comment on an old post with an update. He says:

I am happy to say I am continuing with final lease negotiations with a fantastic landlord and developer of Dallas’s most exciting neighborhood. I have plans to open my 12,000 square foot restaurant that will house a first of its kind “Prime” Thai Steak House, Live Entertainment “Sipango Style”, a casual dining room with under $15 small plate courses, A Sushi Bar, Asian Noodle Bar, Indian Dine up Counter, location to be disclosed soon. Hint 6 minutes from Highlands Ranch. I am so happy that people are interested. My partners love the free press so any comments are welcome, especially from the peanut gallery.

A 12,000-square-foot global confusion restaurant six miles from this Highlands Ranch? I’m not sure. This would mean that “Dallas’ most exciting neighborhood” is in Denton County.  But I’d bet you knuckleheads in the peanut gallery know Highlands Ranch. Enlighten me.

posted by Nancy Nichols | February 2nd, 2010 9:03am | filed under Celebrity Chefs, Ethnic Food, Foodie People, Murmur, Neighborhood restaurants, Openings, Restaurant News, Steakhouses, hold on to your effin hat, sushi | 2 Comments »

Restaurant Review: Lunch at Sushi on McKinney

Sushi on McKinney's rainbow roll

Sushi on McKinney's rainbow roll

This was my first visit to Sushi on McKinney in either incarnation. Yes, longtime Dallas sushi fans lamented the loss of SM last year only to see it reopen a short time later a block south of its longtime McKinney Avenue location. I can only imagine they cried for the old girl because of the memories not the food. (It’s kind of how I am about the Charco Broiler in Pleasant Grove. But I digress.) I have no sake-clouded history to draw on. No “remember whens…” Just the platter of sushi placed before me. In a word: average. Not bad. Not great. Just okay. We wanted toro. They didn’t have it. Instead, we stuck to the basics. Tuna, salmon, and yellowtail were all perfectly nice, satisfying my cravings. But the rainbow roll–a combo of tuna, salmon, hamachi, and avocado–was perplexing. The salmon was silky and fresh yet the tuna looked dry and the hamachi tasted a tad fishy. Crab sushi was mealy and somehow salty. Octopus, happily, was super fresh. It had that snap and tension it needs without being chewy. I can’t say I hated the meal, nor was I delighted. SM might have been the place 20+ years ago. But I’ll be dropping my dollars at Yutaka, Zen Sushi, and Oishii first. Sushi on McKinney lovers, sound off in the comments. Let me have it.

posted by Todd Johnson | July 28th, 2009 2:31pm | filed under Reviews, seafood, sushi | 15 Comments »