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theydontknowaboutusimagines · 4 years

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Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts - Harry Styles Blurb

Y/N & Harry just so happened to be scheduled to appear on the same episode of the Late Late Show. James arranges the couple to play the game Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts. This should be interesting.

“Welcome back to the Late Late Show, I’m James Corden and here with singers Y/N and Harry Styles, who will be playing a fun little game known as Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts. Now, each player will choose from the wheel of delicacies that their opponent must eat. The player must then choose on whether they will answer the question honestly or eat/drink whatever has been landed on,” James said.

“Now, hold a minute,” You laughed. “I thought you were going to be playing this as well.”

“Y/N, you and I both know that everyone would much rather see the two of you play,” James laughed.

“Yeah, I’m sure that’s it,” you rolled your eyes.

“Anyway, let’s continue! Here are your options for the night. We’ve got cod sperm, bird saliva, a six chili pepper smoothie, bull penis, and a dung beetle sandwich,” James said.

“Lovely,” you muttered looking down at the plates.

Harry laughed looking over at you.

“Laugh now, Styles, but we’ll see how funny it is when you’re swallowing a mouthful of bull penis,” you joked.

“Is that a challenge?” Harry smirked.

“Let’s get started, shall we,” James said. “Y/N you’re first, so Harry if you will pick for Y/N.”

“Hmm, let’s go with...” Harry said looking around.

“I swear if you don’t want to sleep alone tonight...” you whispered.

“Um, let’s go with the bird saliva,” he said.

“Okay, first question,” James said. “Now, none of us know the questions. We have not seen them before the show, so all of these reactions and answers will be 100% honest.”

“Oh, god,” you laughed. “Okay, bring it on, James.”

“Y/N, we know that you and Harry have been friends for many years,” James started. “Recently, there have been rumors regarding the status of your friendship blossoming into a relationship, are you and Harry together.”

“Yes,” you answered quickly.

Everyone laughed at how fast you answered and the audience started cheering.

“Well, that was easy,” James laughed. “Don't expect the rest of the game to be as easy.”

You laughed and turned the wheel to the cod sperm for Harry’s turn.

“Harold,” James said.

“James,” he laughed.

“Are you ready?” James asked.

“As much as I can be,” he laughed.

“Harold, what is a habit of Y/N’s that you dislike?” James asked.

“Ooohhh,” the audience laughed.

“Oh, this should be fun,” you smirked.

“Really? Just gonna throw me under the bus there, mate?” Harry laughed.

“Hey, I didn’t right the question and remember, you could easily pop some of that lovely cod sperm into your mouth,” James smirked.

“For fuck sakes,” Harry laughed. “I’m literally fucked...”

“Well, you’ve already established there’s at least one habit you don’t like by stalling, so might as well go ahead and say it,” you pointed out.

“Ugh, fine,” Harry laughed. “I would have to say leaving dirty clothes or towels in the floor instead of putting them into the hamper in the closet.”

“I am pretty bad at that,” you laughed.

“Congrats on the safe answer, mate,” James laughed.

Next up, Harry puts the chili pepper smoothie in front of you.

“Fuck me,” you laughed shaking your head. “Okay, let’s get it over with James.”

“Pick 3 adjectives to describe Harry in the bedroom,” James said.

Your eyes go wide as Harry looks over at you with a laugh.

“I’m not answering that! That’s private,” you laughed.

“Hey, I’m not saying you have to answer it, but you will have to drink up,” James said.

“I really want to know these myself,” Harry smirked sitting up in the chair.

You stared at the smoothie and then over at Harry and James. “I’ll tell you later,” you laughed before downing a bit of the smoothie.

“And down she goes,” James laughed. “How does that taste?”

“Not bad actually, but my mouth is on fire,” you groaned drinking some water.

You then move the bull penis in front of Harry.

“Lovely,” Harry laughed.

“Harry, what song from either of your albums was written about Y/N?” James asked.

“I uh...” Harry laughed.

“Ooh, I want to know this too,” you smirked looking over at him.

“Oh god,” he laughed shaking his head. “Okay, there was...” he bit his lip. “Fuck it,” he laughed taking a bite of the bull penis.

“Good luck kissing that mouth tonight,” James joked as you covered your mouth gagging.

Harry grabbed the bucket and spit into, “That was bloody awful.”

Once the game was over, you and Harry went backstage and he pulled you towards him.

“So, when are you going to tell me those 3 adjectives?” he smirked.

“As soon as you brush your teeth,” you laughed pushing his face away.

You both laughed before heading back out to finish the interview.

Okay, so I felt like this was going to turn out better in my head... I hope you liked either way!

Thank you for all the suggestions!

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travelonlinetipsofficial · 3 years

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Group Friendly: Restaurants in Toronto

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Group Friendly: Restaurants in Toronto

It can be hard enough to organize an event that organizes a group of people in Toronto. Trying to find a restaurant that not only accommodates everyone but also happily satiates them can be hard. No one wants to wait in a line or get shoved into a corner. No one puts baby in the corner (Dirty Dancing reference for those not up on their 80s film classics) and no one will put your people in a corner with these 10 Best picks.

There are choices for the talkative and rowdy, such as Wvrst which has a casual, beer hall mentality with beer flights and duck fries to make everyone happy. Or, if you like sushi and a lot of yelling, try out the infectiously vibrant Japanese restaurant Guu Izakaya.

Sometimes you need a little more class than sass. Cluny has an atmosphere that warrants a little dressing up, but will happily welcome those in stretchy pants who intend to do Cluny’s bread products justice. In today’s day and age, stretchy pants always have to be an option.

Determine the attitude of the company you keep and match the style of restaurant and ultimately everyone will be happy, whether you are hosting a discerning aunt or your friend who always seems to have a mustard stain on his lapel.

The food photos from Fishman Lobster Clubhouse are so voluminous, so mountainous, that it seems that this restaurant might scoff at a party of one. All parties are welcome, but the platters of seafood at Fishman Lobster Clubhouse seem more aptly suited for a ravenous group. Tables shudder under the weight of crab legs or Hong Kong style lobster. Floor to ceiling fish tanks house gigantic crustaceans. There is a lobster tower on the menu, if towers of seafood fit the bill for your group. As a warning, it weighs 50 pounds and costs almost $700 (for around 10 people), but it may be economical depending on the size of the stomachs in your company.

Recommended for Group Friendly because: Lobsters and snow crabs in ample quantity for any size group.

Courtney’s expert tip: The set menu is a great deal for a smaller group and will certainly fill your bellies.

Read more about Fishman Lobster Clubhouse →

Since Hong Kong-born chef Susur Lee arrived in Canada in 1978, he’s built a reputation on inventive cuisine that fuses the dishes of his homeland with other global influences. Lee is his flagship Toronto restaurant, with a menu that is built around sharable tapas-sized plates. Expect the unexpected with a mashup of Asian and French flavours. Chef Lee’s Singapore Slaw has been a fixture on the menu for years and is well worth the splurge. The presentation is impressive, with the salad mixed at the table and sculpted into a tower. Inventive ingredients range from daikon to fennel seedlings and edible flower petals. Save room for an inventive dessert, such as the French and Chinese Tong Yuen with a rice dumpling, chocolate nougat, Indian pastry and strawberry/creme brûlée. What?!?

Recommended for Group Friendly because: Susur Lee’s restaurant is a fantastic place to share a memorable foodie experience with your group.

Courtney’s expert tip: It’s super easy to book a private dining experience for your group at Lee. Check out their website for more details.

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game-reviews-by-cody-blog · 6 years

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First review: Call of Duty World at War

My first review will be of Call of Duty Word at War the fifth installment of the franchise Call of Duty or CoD as it is more commonly know and referred to and will be used for the sake of brevity in this review. World at War was released November 11th 2008 in North America and is one of the most highly regarded games of the CoD franchise. I will be sectioning this review into several parts so as to give as full a scope of the game as I can.

Plot: The plot of this game takes place throughout WWII, mainly sticking to two theaters of war. The first being the Pacific theater where you as the player control Pvt. C.Miller of Carlson’s 2nd Marine Raiders. As Pvt. Miller you take part in several important campaigns such as the capture of the Peleliu airfield, the battle of Okinawa, and the assault on Shuri castle.

Pvt. C. Miller. Photo from call of duty wiki

The second theater of the war the game has you play in is the Eastern front. Where the player takes control of Pvt. Dimitri Petrenko of the 3rd Shock Army of the Soviet union. Pvt. Petrenko just like Pvt. Miller fights in several historical battles including, the siege of Stalingrad, the battle of Seelow Heights, the invasion of Berlin, and the capture of the Reichstag (the German parliament building).

Pvt. Dimitri Petrenko. Photo from call of duty wiki.

During these missions you have fellow soldiers that play significant parts in the story. For Pvt. Miller there is Sgt. Sullivan (who dies in the initial attack on Peleliu) Sgt. Roebuck (initially starts out as a Cpl. but is promoted after Sullivan’s death) and finally Pvt. Polonsky a young new solider who joins you team before the battle of Peleliu. For Pvt. Petrenko there is Sgt. Reznov the man who helps you survive Stalingrad, and Pvt. Chernov, a solider in the red army who’s more compassionate morals frequently tend to clash with Sgt. Reznov’s more brutal ones towards the German soldiers.

At the climax to Pvt. Miller’s campaign there is a moment were the player must choose to either save Sgt.Roebuck’s life or Pvt. Polonsky’s from the hands of Japanese soldiers who faked surrendering. This choice comes suddenly and without much warning this causes the final battle to be very emotional as you have just watched one of your closest allies die at the hands of your enemy when you were so close to going home. This does a great deal to add to both Roebuck and Polonsky’s character (depending on who you choose to save) not to mention making the ending very bittersweet once you have achieved victory.

A somewhat similar situation happens in Pvt. Petrekno’s campaign. Just before he and his squad can enter the Reichstag Pvt. Chernov is severely burned by a German solider with a flamethrower. This leads Sgt. Reznov to kill the soldier in revenge. But before Reznov and the others enter the building he takes Chernov’s diary in an act of compassion towards his fallen comrade and says, “Someone should read this.”

Black Cats mission icon. Photo from call of duty wiki.

One mission in the game however is a outlier as you play neither as Pvt. Miller nor Pvt. Petrenko. Instead you play as Petty Officer Locke, a gunner on a PBY Catalina or Black Cat with the callsign Mantaray. You and your crew along with a second Black Cat callsign Hammerhead attack a Japanese merchant fleet carrying supplies to Okinawa. Shortly afterwards your radio man receives word that a fleet of U.S. ships has been attack by Japanese Kamikazes. In the process of responding to the distress call Hammerhead is shot down by Zeros which leaves you the sole defender of the fleet and rescuer of those in the water until reinforcements can arrive. You are saved at the by last minute by a squad of Fu 4 Corsairs as three Zeros bare down on your aircraft. This mission is very similar to the mission Liberators in CoD 2: The Big Red One where you play as a crew member of a B24 Liberator for a single mission.

This mission feels a little strange however. It takes you out of the boots on the ground action you have been used to up until now and puts you more into an on rails shooter. It is a definitely fun and interesting mission however, one could argue that it messes up the games pacing. So far the game has had more of a rising action and this mission being placed pretty much in the middle of the campaign it can be argued that it slows down or even stops the rising tension. This does not mean the mission is bad, it is quite fun and is very unique to the standard gameplay that has happen up to this point. However, having it this far into the campaign seems to detract from the ongoing stories tension.

Overall the plot is pretty solid with good characters, some very good plot twists, and a very unique mission in the form of Black Cats. Score 8/10

Controls: This section fairly strait forward and will look at the game’s default control setup. CoD has used a very easy to learn and master control layout since Call of Duty 3. This control layout consists of, left trigger to aim down sights of your equipped weapon, right trigger to fire the currently equipped weapon, left bumper to throw special grenades, right bumper to throw regular grenades, left stick to move and when pushed in to sprint, right stick to look around and to melee when clicked in, X button to reload currently equipped weapon, Y button to swap weapons, B to crouch or if double hit or held to go into a prone position, and finally the A button to jump. This control layout is so easy to pick up and learn not to mention being very efficient with the buttons provide on a standard controller it has been used in nearly every CoD to date and is used by various other first person shooter games including CoD’s rival the Halo series where this control layout was offer to players in Halo 5 Guardians where it is called the Fish stick layout. This control layout plays smooth and makes the best of a dual stick controller. These controls are so good in fact that some call them the universal shooter controls as they are used or some version of the are used in most first person shooter games that are released.

Overall when talking about a control layout that has stood the test of time like this and has been used by multiple other games and was even a layout offered to those in a rival game there is no doubt that they are top notch. Score 10/10

Graphics: This portion will explore the games graphics how good they were at the time of release and if they hold up today. As stated earlier World at War was released back in 2008 making the game at the time of writing this review nine years old. At the time of release the graphics were rather good and made the best used of the power of the consoles at the time. Nowadays however its age is clearly starting to show as much higher definition games such as CoD Infinite Warfare and CoD WWII come out on more powerful consoles with HD graphics capabilities. One aspect of the graphics is quite unique however, and that would be it’’s graphic depictions of injuries. This was the first CoD game in the franchise where if someone was killed via an explosion or by a high caliber weapon limbs would be ripped/torn off leaving bloody stumps with portions of bone protruding from them. This was one if it’s huge selling points back in the day, and to this day a CoD had yet to recapture that truly graphic content until the recent release CoD WWII. This gore/graphic content still holds up quite well adding an extra sense of realism and shock value to the game.

Overall the graphics are still fairly decent for a game that is close to 10 years old but, what really adds the proverbial cherry on top is the the graphic injuries and gore truly illustrating how devastating both war and the weapons you are using to fight it can be. Score 8/10

Multiplayer/extra modes: This category is dedicated to a game’s multiplayer or any bonus modes the game may include other than it’s main story line. WaW as with the majority of CoD games has a multiplayer where one can play in various game types against others who through an online connection are playing the game too, as well with most CoD game its multiplayer was touted as one of the best at the time of its release. A rarity in this installment of the CoD franchise was the ability to play the game’s story mode either in a split-screen mode or with others online, a feature that not return to the franchise for quite some time. Today WaW’s multiplayer is is not often played as there are many more CoD games that offer much better experiences, as well hacking is quite rampant in it today leading to games that very hard to enjoy. A mode that made it’s debut in WaW was Nazi Zombies, a game mode that was unlocked after the story mode was completed. The mode was initially only meant to be a bonus for the player however, its popularity exploded leading to an expansion of the mode with several DLCs adding new maps a story line and characters. The Zombies game mode would go on to become as staple in the CoD franchise spawning many additions and spinoffs.

Overall the multiplayer experience is a far cry from what it once was though it does earn some merit for the co-op campaign. The Zombies game mode does give it a good boost however, with it’s linear style and lack of diversity it’s not enough to pull it back. Score 7/10.

Thank you for reading my review of Cod WaW, and if you have any comments or questions feel free to share them with me. I want to be able to have a dialog with people so that I can be better at doing reviews as well as making others feel like that have some input as well.

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angsarapblog · 4 years

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The last time I ate here would probably be around 9 to 10 years by now and some things hasn’t changed, they still serve amazing Churrasco Experience in an affordable price compared to what they have in offer for you. I tried this place three times before and all of those experiences were great, all of them I was full to the brim and had some meat dreams and meat sweats the next day 🙂

Many years later, here we are again, and I am doing this as a birthday treat to myself, so this post was quite late by a couple of months. The last few visits we had we tried their Churrasco Completo which included desserts, it was a mistake because their cheapest option is more than enough, so that room for dessert will be a really tight fit on your belly. This time we opted out of the dessert and chose the Churrasco Experience that includes two course of Tapas & Tasters, Churrasco and Side Dishes for NZ$62.95. And during our visit these are what’s on offer.

For Tapas and Tasters, it was a selection of the following:

Breads & Spreads – cannellini bean puree, tomato tapenade Panko Piquillo Peppers – filled with Prosciutto-Manchego cream Escalivada – Catalan style roasted summer vegetables, crostini Brandade of Salt Cod – potato crema, virgin oil, focaccia toast Ciccioli Popsicles – sesame crusted pork terrine, Nuoc Mam Cham gel Jamon Serrano – sliced Spanish cured ham and compressed apple

This is usually served once you are seated, and it will be coming as a set, usually in one go. This was a good thing to start with, apart from the bread everything is not heavy, it’s just there you entice your taste buds, preparing it for nicer things to come. I loved everything on this set specially that Brandade of Salt Cod, if it’s not for the Churrasco, I will surely get extras of this one if possible.

Next stage was the churrasco, the server will ask if you are finished with your tapas, and once you say yes, you will be handed over that magic stop and start marker. Basically, a cylindrical wood with red and green sections, this basically instructs servers you need meat if the green part is up, and if the red part is up then it’s time for a break, so they won’t bother you.

For the Churrasco there was a good selection but this visit I was expecting that beef ribs but looks like they moved it to the premium selection, anyways what’s on offer was still great, and this is what they had on that day.

Leg of Lamb – slow roasted, rosemary, oregano, olive oil Angus Sirloin – wood-fire grilled, Bordelaise sauce Angus Beef Rump – butcher salt, sage, Dijon mustard Pork Roast – crackling, roasting juices Pork Scotch – cranberry-wine glaze Wildfire Pork Sausages – coarse ground, hint of nutmeg Hen Thighs – spit-roasted on the bone, citrus glaze Marlborough Salmon Fillet – oven roasted, salsa verde Crisp Calamari – persillade, lemon aioli Fresh Mussels – skillet grilled, salsa rosa

I told you, there was a lot and we tried them all. Everything was good but if I have to choose three it would be a hard decision anyways what’s the point you can try it all anyways. But for ranking sake the best three were the Pork Roast, Salmon and the sausages, they were all phenomenal, with right amount of fat on all of them, the meats were juicy and very tasty. The mussels deserve a mention as well as I like how it tasted, a bit sweet like barbecue, something new to me. Plus, the Leg of Lamb where the waiter asked if I would want the bone part. Looks like he knew me well, and I certainly did grab it. It was tender, juicy and not gamey at all, I love it.

While the churrasco is being served the side, dishes started to flow as well, and the selections are the following:

Daily Varying Salads – chef’s selection Seasonal Vegetables – sautéed, virgin oil, parmigiano Roast Agria Potatoes – garlic, lemon, herbs Casarecce Pasta – mushroom ragu, tomato Polenta Fries – truffled oil, parmigiano

Now is something to take less of, if you notice they are mostly heavy carbs so take in moderation, so you have space for your meat. But having said that we tried most of them apart from the Polenta Fries and Pasta. Potatoes were spectacular, very soft on the insides and the outer layer was nice and sticky crispy. I also loved the seasonal vegetables where it was served with broccoli, carrot and bok choy, well-seasoned and its perfectly cooked, they were still crispy. Very nice to the bite.

While enjoying all of that, I paired it with a 2018 Oyster Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir which went well with all the meats. And to top it all up since it was my birthday, we got a complimentary dessert in the form of lemon meringue pie complete with Brazilian Happy Birthday song from the amazing servers in Wildfire.

It was a good dining experience, the waiter assigned to us accommodated all our requests with a smile, he is a pro in what he was doing and made sure we are happy and comfortable with our experience. Combine that with the amazing food, great place, this is one of the must try restaurants in Auckland, for as low as NZ$62.95, it’s an experience surely to remember and treasure.

Wildfire Auckland Address: 137 Quay Street, Shed 22/Princes Wharf, Downtown, Auckland 1010, New Zealand Phone: +649 353 7595 Website: https://wildfirerestaurant.co.nz

Wildfire (Auckland CBD, New Zealand) The last time I ate here would probably be around 9 to 10 years by now and some things hasn't changed, they still serve amazing…

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instantdeerlover · 4 years

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Where To Get Sushi Takeout & Delivery In LA added to Google Docs

Where To Get Sushi Takeout & Delivery In LA

We’ll get right to the point - LA has the best sushi in America and whatever city’s in second place isn’t even close. While we’ll always prefer sitting at the bar and getting perfectly cut nigiri handed to us right from the chef, the next-best option right now is to get takeout and delivery. And rest assured, there are some truly incredible LA sushi bars doing just that. From neighborhood spots selling lunchtime bento boxes to high-end omakase bars finally getting into the sushi combo game, it’s still an excellent time to be eating fresh fish in LA.

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Featured In The Ultimate LA Delivery & Takeout Guide Check out all our guides the spots Asanebo $ $ $ $ Sushi in Studio City $$$$ 11941 Ventura Blvd 8.3 /10

Asanebo serves some of the highest quality fish in LA, and under regular circumstances, that meant you had to pay quite a bit to eat it. Not during quarantine. The upscale sushi bar in Studio City is currently offering $40 sushi combinations with your choice of roll. Call (818) 760-3348 to place your order. Takeout only.

Bar Uerukamu $ $ $ $ Japanese , Sushi $$$$ 17633 Sherman Way 7.4 /10

Open Thursday-Saturday 5-9pm, this neighborhood sushi restaurant in Lake Balboa is offering a limited takeout menu as well as a weekly Okazu set for $109. That might seem like a pretty steep price point, but considering it’s a set of Japanese comfort dishes meant to last for five days, it’s a complete steal. Head to their website for more details.

Brother Sushi $$$$ 21418 Ventura Blvd

The high-end sushi bar in Woodland Hills has completely revamped their menu to include giant sushi platters (ranging from 20-30 pieces), three different DIY hand roll kits, as well as plenty of a la carte rolls and sashimi. Takeout and delivery ($75 minimum, 10-mile radius only) available. Call (818) 456-4509 to order.

Jakob Layman Chiba $ $ $ $ Japanese , Sushi in North Hollywood $$$$ 7515 Lankershim Blvd. 8.3 /10

Located in an industrial stretch of North Hollywood, this massive sushi restaurant feels worlds away from Ventura Blvd’s sushi row, but don’t let that fool you - Chiba’s fish is tremendous. Currently open for takeout only (lunch and dinner), we recommend sticking to a la carte nigiri and then loading up on their excellent handrolls. Call (818) 765-9119 to order.

Order delivery Dojo Sushi $ $ $ $ Sushi in Sherman Oaks $$$$ 14423 Ventura Blvd 7.6 /10

Dojo is one of our favorite affordable sushi bars on Ventura Blvd. and the kind of place you can order from once a week and not really feel the heat on your wallet. Currently offering their entire menu for takeout and delivery.

Order delivery Fish Eight By Jinpachi $ $ $ $ Japanese , Sushi in West Hollywood $$$$ 7368 Melrose Ave 8.1 /10

We love this casual sushi bar on Melrose because the fish is always fresh and more affordable than its competition. Everything from chirashi bowls to sushi combo platters to a la carte sashimi is available for both takeout and delivery.

Order delivery Hara Sushi $ $ $ $ Sushi in West LA $$$$ 12222 Wilshire Blvd 7.4 /10

Hara isn’t where you go for premium nigiri and fresh-cut sashimi, but if you’re in the mood for giant, sauce-covered specialty rolls, this popular spot in Brentwood can’t be beat. Available for both takeout and delivery, our go-to order always includes a Philadelphia roll and more than one spicy tuna-covered Bundy roll.

Iroha Sushi of Tokyo $ $ $ $ Sushi in Studio City $$$$ 12953 Ventura Blvd 7.6 /10

Located in Studio City, Iroha is a Valley institution and has been our go-to for quick, affordable sushi in the neighborhood for years. Right now, their entire menu - which is quite expansive - is available for both takeout and delivery. You can’t go wrong with any of the sushi combos, but you can go wrong if you don’t get at least one order of the spicy tuna crispy rice cakes.

I-Naba $ $ $ $ Japanese , Sushi in Manhattan Beach $$$$ 1300 Highland Ave #107 8.0 /10

This hidden sushi bar in Manhattan Beach has transformed into a brand new concept called “Mini Toyosu Fish Market,” where they’re selling fish by the pound, flown in from the markets in Japan. Order by calling (310) 545-3345 or DM their Instagram to see what is on the menu today.

Jinpachi $ $ $ $ Japanese , Sushi in West Hollywood $$$$ 8711 Santa Monica Blvd 8.3 /10

One of the best-kept sushi secrets in West Hollywood, Jinpachi is offering a modified menu that includes select nigiri, sashimi, rolls, and combo platters. Takeout and delivery are both available, Monday-Saturday 5-9pm.

Order delivery Katsu-Ya $ $ $ $ Japanese , Sushi in Studio City $$$$ 11680 Ventura Blvd 8.1 /10

As Katsu-Ya has grown into a global club empire, it’s a shock to no one that its quality of fish has decreased. The good news is that its original location in Studio City has been left untouched and is still serving excellent sushi. Open Monday-Saturday, both takeout and delivery is available.

Kazunori $ $ $ $ Japanese , Sushi in Santa Monica $$$$ 120 Broadway Ste 104 8.2 /10

The popular hand roll specialist from the Sugarfish people currently has all four LA locations open for both takeout and delivery. Set menus range from $15-22 or you can always order a la carte.

King's Burgers/Got Sushi? $ $ $ $ Burgers , Sushi in Northridge $$$$ 9345 Reseda Blvd 8.4 /10

Plain and simple, this sushi bar/fast food burger spot in Northridge is one of the most unique places to eat quality sushi in LA. But despite the fact that you can’t currently sit at the counter eating perfectly cut yellowtail while burgers are being flipped in front of you, you should definitely still be ordering takeout or curbside pick-up from them.

Kiriko Sushi $ $ $ $ Sushi in Sawtelle Japantown $$$$ 11301 W Olympic Blvd 7.7 /10

Popular for its tremendous omakase, Kiriko in Sawtelle Japantown has a giant temporary takeout menu that’ll scratch any sushi-craving itch. Think bento boxes, rolls, sashimi platters, sushi combos, as well as both hot and cold dishes. Open Tuesday-Sunday 12-7pm, call (310) 478-7769 to order.

Matsuhisa $ $ $ $ Japanese , Sushi , Peruvian in Beverly Hills $$$$ 129 N LA Cienega Blvd 8.1 /10

This legendary Beverly Hills spot is one of LA’s true sushi standard-bearers and is currently offering a limited menu for either takeout or delivery. They have affordable options like bento boxes and donburi, but if you’re looking for a quarantine splurge, they’re Nobu-style caviar tacos for $80.

Matsumoto $ $ $ $ Sushi in Beverly Grove $$$$ 8385 Beverly Blvd 8.7 /10

Matsumoto has one of LA’s finest omakase experiences that you’ve probably never heard of before, and it’s currently available for takeout. $150 is certainly not a cheap affair, but considering you’re getting 18 pieces of premium fish, it’s still a pretty good value. If you’re looking for something a bit lighter, they also have a la carte nigiri, chirashi, bento boxes, and rolls. Check their Instagram for the day’s menu, or call (323) 653-0470.

Murakami Sushi $$$$ 7160 Melrose Ave

When it comes to affordable, quality sushi bowls, Murakami is still our favorite spot in town. The tiny restaurant on Melrose has a full menu of solid offerings, but it’s their giant bowls (ranging from $17-25 if you order directly from the restaurant) that will keep you coming back. Open only for dinner, takeout and delivery from outside platforms available at slightly higher prices

Nobu $$$$ 903 N LA Cienega Blvd

Though Nobu’s famous Malibu location is still dark, they recently reopened up their La Cienega location for both takeout and delivery. The upscale sushi restaurant is offering set omakase and sushi platters ranging from $40-70, as well as a la carte versions of their classic dishes like yellowtail jalapeno sashimi and miso black cod.

Noma Sushi $ $ $ $ Sushi in Santa Monica $$$$ 2031 Wilshire Blvd 7.8 /10

Noma is a Santa Monica standby and a great option when you want solid fish without breaking the bank. They’re currently offering the entire menu for takeout only, and while there’s a lot to choose from, we go for the tempura rolls and Garlic Lover’s Albacore.

Order delivery Noshi Sushi $ $ $ $ Sushi in Koreatown $$$$ 4430 Beverly Blvd 7.9 /10

With an all-brick, windowless exterior, this Koreatown sushi spot isn't exactly bursting with curb appear - but rest assured, the sushi coming out of the kitchen is some of the best in the neighborhood. Available for both takeout and delivery, Noshi is offering their full menu which includes chirashi bowls, combination platters, and two-piece nigiri for under $6. Be sure to pick up some sake and beer as well.

Okumura Restaurant $ $ $ $ Sushi in Encino $$$$ 17302 Ventura Blvd Not

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Whether it’s fresh amberjack and hamachi nigiri or a big platter of rolls, Okumura is a crowd-pleaser and offers both delivery and takeout from their Encino location. Call the restaurant directly at (818) 986-9712 or (818) 619-5241 to order.

Sasabune $ $ $ $ Sushi in Glendale $$$$ 101 N Brand Blvd 8.3 /10

Sasabune has several locations throughout LA but only the Beverly Hills and Glendale outposts are doing takeout, while the Sasabune Express location in Pacific Palisades is doing both takeout and delivery. They’re offering sashimi omakase, party trays, and plenty of combo platters. Call your specific location to check daily hours.

Shunji Japanese Cuisine $ $ $ $ Sushi in West LA $$$$ 12244 W Pico Blvd 8.3 /10

If you know one thing about Shunji, it’s that this West LA sushi bar is one of the most expensive in LA. If you know two things about Shunji, it’s that it’s also home to some of the freshest fish around. Here’s what you need to know right now, though - they’re offering a special sushi box (ten pieces of nigiri plus a roll) for only $48. Order here for takeout.

So Sushi $ $ $ $ Sushi in Tarzana $$$$ 19596 Ventura Blvd. 7.3 /10

Operating currently from their Woodland Hills location (Tarzana is temporarily closed), So Sushi sells solid nigiri and sashimi, but we tend to always go for a bunch of their excellent rolls instead. Takeout and delivery available online, or by calling (818) 279-8089.

Order delivery Sugarfish $ $ $ $ Sushi in Fairfax , Hancock Park $$$$ 101 La Brea Ave. 8.4 /10

To the surprise of absolutely no one, the sushi delivery king of LA is still the delivery king even in quarantine. Right now, all 11 LA locations are still open and offering the entire menu for both takeout and delivery, but let’s be honest, you’re obviously getting the “Trust Me.”

Sushi Don Sasabune $ $ $ $ Sushi in Studio City $$$$ 4816 Laurel Canyon Blvd. 7.4 /10

Opened as the more affordable option to the original Sasabune, this casual sushi and donburi spot in Studio City has become just as legendary in its own right. Plus, everything on the menu is 10% off right now. Open daily from 12-7pm, both takeout and delivery available.

Sushi Fumi $ $ $ $ Sushi in West Hollywood $$$$ 359 N LA Cienega Blvd 8.5 /10

To be honest, Sushi Fumi isn’t always the easiest place to get a hold of. They don’t have a website, you can’t find them on any delivery platforms, and they only sporadically pick up the phone. Tip - keep calling, because the sushi is simply that good. Open for lunch and dinner, their entire menu is available, but always ask what their daily special board looks like too. Call (310) 855-0006 to order.

Sushi Hon $ $ $ $ Sushi in Koreatown $$$$ 3929 Olympic Blvd Not

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The affordable Koreatown sushi bar is currently offering their entire menu for both takeout and delivery, plus special sushi-sake combo packages that range from $15-50. Available on most major platforms.

Order delivery Sushi Ike $ $ $ $ Sushi in Hollywood $$$$ 6051 Hollywood Blvd 8.1 /10

If you’re looking for excellent raw fish in the heart of Hollywood, look no further than Sushi Ike. While the bare-bones sushi bar is best known for its omakase, its takeout menu includes a la carte nigiri, specialty rolls, and several different combination platters. Available for both takeout and delivery.

Order delivery Sushi One $ $ $ $ Sushi in Koreatown $$$$ 3905 W 6th St 8.3 /10

We love Sushi One for having one of the best value omakases in town, but since that’s not exactly possible at the moment, we’ll happily take advantage of their new takeout menu instead. Offering ten-piece sushi sets for $17, bento boxes for $15, $9 poke bowls, and appetizers that all fall under $10, you’re still looking at a very affordable meal. Takeout only, Monday-Friday. Call (213) 908-5082 to order.

Order delivery Sushi Spot $ $ $ $ Sushi in Tarzana $$$$ 19658 Ventura Blvd 7.3 /10

Operating under new hours (Tuesday-Saturday 4-8:30pm), this Tarzana standby is currently offering takeout only. Call (818) 345-8651 to order and see what the daily specials are.

Sushi Yuzu $ $ $ $ Sushi $$$$ 10118 Riverside Dr 8.1 /10

Prior to quarantine, Sushi Yuzu would have lines out the door filled with every studio worker within a half-mile radius. While we definitely miss the chaotic hustle, we also love being able to order takeout any time we want from this Toluca Lake sushi bar. Almost their entire menu is available, and while you can’t really order wrong, the cilantro salmon sashimi and lemon roll are musts. Call (818) 763-8355.

Urasawa $ $ $ $ Sushi in Beverly Hills $$$$ 218 N. Rodeo Dr Not

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With a two-person dinner costing upwards of $1,500, this mysterious Beverly Hills sushi bar is a place most people can only dream (or giggle) about. Update - right now might be your only chance to change that. Urasawa is currently offering $200 bento boxes (still extremely expensive), but you can expect to find such things as abalone and gold-flaked caviar, uni custard, and purebred Miyazaki beef inside. Call (310) 779-8927 well in advance - they only make ten boxes a day.

Uzumaki $ $ $ $ Sushi in Culver City $$$$ 11060 Washington Blvd Not

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Culver City is one of the few areas in LA without a Sugarfish, but luckily, Uzumaki has your local affordable sushi needs taken care of. Open Tuesday-Thursday 4:30-8:30pm and Friday-Sunday 3:30-8:30pm, they’re currently offering takeout only with a la carte sushi, sashimi, and rolls. If you’re in the mood for an omakase box, be sure to call first and see what’s available that day. (310) 425-8904

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Sake is almost unrivalled when it comes to Japanese food-and-drink pairings. Many of the sake brewers I have met have told me that their sake is meant to go with food, as the traditional Japanese rice wine has qualities that can help enhance the flavours in the food. Some have even suggested their sake tastes even better when paired with a certain sort of meal.

So, when Japanese restaurant franchise Kampachi invited me for an omakase food and sake pairing at its Pavilion Kuala Lumpur branch, I simply could not resist.

Omakase means “I leave it to you” in Japanese, and refers to the Japanese tradition of leaving it up to the chef to decide what you eat. Kampachi has invited Chef Yamazumi Keisuke, a well-known Japanese chef known for his omakase menus and sake pairings, to feature his unique creations throughout the month of April.

Born and raised in Kagoshima Prefecture, Yamazumi started his culinary journey as an apprentice with famous Tokyo sushi bar Asahizushi Shonten at the young age of 19, and has since mastered a broad range of Japanese culinary skills over the decade. Appointed as the head chef of Asahizushi in 2015, he also directs the corporate catering team with his imaginative creations and exuberant flair.

With his discerning tastes in Japanese sake, his omakase focuses on the ebb and flow of flavours that ensure diners experience a unique combination in each Omakase course.

Yamazumi usually handles sake pairings in two ways – the first is by complementing the flavours of the food and the sake, for example, strong flavours with strong flavours, light and light.

“The other way is more experimental, where I purposely choose lighter flavours for the food so the stronger flavours of the sake can stand out more,” he said.

Appetisers Simmered Squid, and Scallop Isobeyaki, and Tempura Takenoko and Shin-Tamanegi, both paired with Asahigiku Rei.

These two approaches to sake and food pairing was displayed in our first two dishes at the tasting. For the appetiser, Yamazumi served Simmered Squid and Scallop Isobeyaki, pairing it with a cold Asahigiku Rei junmai ginjou.

The light and floral character of the sake complemented the lighter seafood flavours well, and even offered a little bit of contrast with the scallops, which were marinated in soy sauce before being grilled with the seaweed, giving it a little more savouriness on the palate.

The sake was also paired with the second dish, Tempura Takenoko (bamboo shoot) and Shin-Tamanegi (early harvest onions) from Japan, which are seasonal items for spring. This time, the contrast between the sake and the food was much more pronounced – the tempura had a light, crunchy texture and was served with a condiment of bamboo charcoal salt, which helped to enhance the sweetness of the sake.

If guests are not familiar with sake or do not have a clear preference of what sort of sake they like, Yamazumi would suggest starting with lighter-flavoured sake, then gauge the guest’s reaction to it before proceeding with the next one.

Yakimono (Braised Cod Fish) paired with Hiokizakura Junmai Ginjo Denso Goriki.

According to him, the course we had at Kampachi was designed for diners who are not familiar with sake, or are just casual drinkers. “It’s a more basic fundamental style that I usually start with. Then, when the guest is more familiar with the flavours, I can start giving them more bold pairings,” he said.

The next dish was Yakimono Cod that was both steamed and grilled, hence keeping the moisture and softness of the fish. The dish served up a lovely combination of grilled and steamed flavours – the grilled elements were more prominent at the beginning but the soft texture of the steamed meat balanced out the initial grilled notes.

It was paired with a warm cup of Hiokizakura Junmai Ginjo Denso Goriki sake, which was more medium-bodied than the first one, with creamier and more savoury rice notes, which helped enhance the fish’s more delicate flavours.

Sushi (Toro, Snapper, Sea Urchin, Amberjack and Anago), paired with Izumibashi Junmai Shinriki. – Photos: Glenn Guan/The Star

Yamazumi specialises in sushi omakase, so it was natural that our next dish was a plate of sushi, which included toro (tuna), snapper, sea urchin, amberjack, and anago (salt water eel). This time, we got a cold Izumibashi Junmai Shinriki to go with it.

This, for me, was my favourite pairing of the four. The sake was a beautifully balanced spirit – on the palate, there is a distinct savoury base laced with hints of floral sweetness, with a long, creamy umami finish that really complements the ingredients.

It’s a symbiotic relationship – the sushi helps enhance the umami goodness from the sake tenfold and the sake gives the sushi a lovely creamy sweetness.

According to Yamazumi, he personally prefers to choose the sake based on the food he eats rather than the other way around. “I prefer sake that has a cleaner flavour to go with food. Sake that has a sturdier flavour goes with heavier, earthier flavours like miso,” he said.

Still, the beauty of food pairings is the chance to explore different things and taste new flavour combinations. So, if you’re interested in exploring the world of Japanese food and sake pairings, this is your chance.

Yamazumi’s omakase menu is available from 6pm to 9pm on the following dates and venues: April 19 at Kampachi Plaza33 (Petaling Jaya), April 24 and 25 at Kampachi EQ at Equatorial Plaza, KL (without sake pairing), and April 26 at Kampachi Pavilion KL. The menu consists of five to six courses, with the price ranging from RM400 (without sake) to RM500 (with sake). Guest are advised to book two days in advance on Kampachi’s website (kampachi.com.my) or via Tableapp.

Chef Yamazumi Keisuke will be a guest chef at Kampachi for the month of April.

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HOW TO NAIL A GENUINE AMERICAN HOME DESIGN

To any typical Australian, owning a house is not just an investment; they are homes and hence are sources of personal pleasure and pride to the owner. They convey status and standing, and from the mere look of any home design, anyone can tell a thing or two about the owner. Despite our conservative taste, over the years we have found the most creative way to show our love for elegant and timeless architectural home designs.

The modern Australian architecture is influenced heavily by foreign home designs, most notably American designs. The reason for that is obvious, as American home designers are known for their ability to combine fun and expressive colour schemes with bold accents, spaciousness, luxurious home furnishings, and sophisticated colour contrast. These features can turn any room into fabulous retreats, perfect for work, home, and rest.

American Home designs that portray the realistic expectations of the average Australian are now popular more than ever, and even realtors and homebuilders can testify to this. Some of the home designs that are quite in tune with the demands of prospective homeowners in terms of architectural styles and elegance include- the Hampton’s style home, the Cape Cod house style, the Ranch style, the Victorian style house, the Tudor style and the Mid-Century modern style.

However, the most popular American home designs in Australia are the Hampton’s home style and the Cape Cod style. These home designs are quite popular not just for their obvious exquisite architectural styles but also for their unique functionality and relative affordability.

If you are planning to build your home following any of the popular American home designs. This article might be all the information you need.

Key features of an American home design

Cape Cod home design

The Cape Cod home design has scored quite a number on “Aussies” looking to create a warm, cozy home with the perfect British countryside feel. This home design is renowned for its typical symmetric appearance, central roof position, and steep roofs. Also, they have exquisite window shutters that are usually painted in white, picket fence, and its hardwood flooring. The ingenuity of peculiar features of this home style is no doubt one of the major reasons why it is still a showstopper.

Also, the fact that this style is quite inexpensive to build compared to the rest.

Cape cod home

Features of the Hamptons home design

The Hamptons home design can be described as the most popular American home design in Australia. This home style is a broad description for a variety of architectural components and interior features that when combined, produce a casual, comfortable atmosphere with a touch of style and elegance in any home.

This style has captivated the hearts of most homeowners in Australia because of its understated elegance that holds a timeless appeal. Its typical light and breezy interior look, vividly portray the laid-back elements of the Australian way of life that “Aussies” relish so much.

Hampton’s style

There are some basic “must-have” features a genuine Hampton’s home must have. These key features are not only unique to this home-style, but they also show that a home is truly a Hampton’s style.

Some key features of this home design include –

• Modern weatherboards, which are typically made of fibre cement,

• Gable roofing using the GAF roof shingles,

• Timber arbours,

• And architectural mouldings.

The interior design of a genuine Hampton’s home design typically features a classic combination of blue and white painting. This colour mix is quite perfect for creating a fresh and coastal appeal, timber floorings, bi-fold doors, which are typically found in the balconies, window trimmings, and natural coloured stones.

Creating an ageless home design like the Hampton’s requires good detailing. A mismatch of some of the key features of this home design makes it sour. One of the essential elements of a genuine Hampton’s home design look is the gable roofing using “GAF roof shingles”. Newbie home builders looking to create a Hampton’s style inspired home might feel less inclined to pay much attention to the roof on the presumption that “its perfect so long as it looks right” but this is far from it.

The true elegance of a Hampton’s home design lies in its roof, which is the GAF roof shingles. So it’s best to begin your Hamptons style house plan by finding the building contractor that can supply you with the GAF roof shingles.

Although the GAF shingles are not as popular as the tile or terracotta roofing materials, most building professionals all over Australia now understand that you cannot create a genuine Hamptons home design without roofing with the GAF roof shingles. If your proposed Hampton’s inspired home is not roofed with the GAF roof shingles, then it is simply not a Hampton’s home style.

Where to find American house designs in Australia

Source: Ranch style home

Australians love everything charming and eye-catching. Our taste for the “good life” in every facet has also been demonstrated in our love for American home designs. Homebuilders in Australia are gradually stepping up and putting in conscious effort to ensure that prospective homeowners in Australia get the bang for their buck when going for American design inspired homes.

Genuine Hampton’s home designs are rapidly springing up in major parts of Australia. This style is commonly found in Brisbane, Sydney, Queensland, Melbourne, Darwin, New South Wales, and Canberra. American home designs are not strictly limited to these few listed parts of Australia as other parts are steadily embracing American home designs.

The perfect American house plans

Creating the perfect American house plan begins with careful planning and detailing. Yes, there are bound to be few bumps on the road especially if you have no clue whatsoever on what home design features should be on your home plan. However, with the right checklist and accurate information on the accurate features of a proposed American home design, you are one step away from creating the perfect American house plan.

Consider the following checklist for creating the perfect American house plan-

• Home size- according to the Census Bureau, the average American home size is about 2,422 square feet. Although this estimation is held as the consensus, it is subject to variation as you must take into consideration the specific home space needs of your family. If you have a small family and you are not looking to expand then the quoted home size might be the appropriate square footage for your family needs.

On the other hand, if you have a large family, then this recommended square footage doesn’t suit you. Consequently, variations are best advised to suit the specific needs of your family to avoid creating a cramped environment.

• Your proposed architectural style – developing the perfect American home begins with choosing a precise American home design. There are so many American home designs you can choose from, but this should be based entirely on your personality, taste and the architectural look you are looking to create.

Your home should be a vivid reflection of who you are and your typical lifestyle. For example, prospective homeowners who go for the Hamptons look can be said to love anything white and all breezy and traditional aesthetic home design and furnishings. A Greek Revival home easily tells that its owner appreciates the formal look of antebellum period homes with its classical ornate designs. The point is your architectural style should be a formal expression of your personality and your lifestyle.

If you are yet to decide on which American home design suits your personality best, then perform detailed research before making a final decision. Whichever American home design you choose to go with, its unique features must not be overlooked as often times these features are the styles themselves. For example, for the Hamptons style, the Gable roofing using the GAF roof shingles is one of its daunting features, and without it; there can never be a Hampton’s look!

• Floor plan layout- this is one of the basics of a perfect home plan. Your proposed floor plan should be designed to maximise livable space and conform to the daily lifestyle and activities of your family. Your ideal home plan can become totally flawed if you build with an imperfect floor plan. For the sake of convenience, it is best to keep your floor plans as flexible as possible to meet your present family needs as well as your future needs.

These few checklists will be a useful guide in creating the perfect house plan regardless of any American house design you might be interested in. It is also vital to secure the services of a professional American design home residential builder to get the best help possible in creating the perfect American home design plan.

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12 Of The Best Restaurants In Toronto For Every Taste & Budget

The variety and quality of dining options in Toronto has developed a lot over the past several years. Notoriously hip neighborhoods like Queen Street West have long been a haven of delicious grub, but the foodie bug in Toronto is spreading like an epidemic. Just like the city itself, Toronto’s food scene is strengthened by its boundless international influence, which brings some of the best cuisine from every corner of the world right to our doorstep. It's hard to imagine being any more spoiled.

For even more options, check out 10 More Of The Best Restaurants In Toronto For Every Taste & Budget.

The first twenty years of my life were passed either in the heart of Toronto or on its outskirts, so I know the city well. Many of my summers have been spent cycling along the downtown Victorian homes, with weekends on the beaches of Toronto Island. My corporate flights concierge Yore Oyster is based in Toronto, as is Storied Agency, where I’m a partner, so the city is very much my home. With that said, I wanted to represent a variety of opinions in choosing the best restaurants in Toronto, so I turned to some of the city’s top food experts and influencers for their thoughts. These are their selections for 12 of the best restaurants in Toronto, for every palate and budget.

Where: Ethiopiques

Recommended By: Lisa Zhou eats, cooks and blogs about it. She believes in eating whole foods and is determined to inspire others to live a healthier lifestyle.

Why: Taste authentic Ethiopian food with your hands and enjoy a traditional coffee ceremony accompanied by delicious roasted grains.

227 Church St, 416-623-7300

Where: Rasa

Recommended By: Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian, TV spokesperson, YouTuber, food writer and blogger. Her first Penguin cookbook, Mindful Glow, is due in stores 2018.

Why: Rasa is one of my favourite hang outs for dinner, lunch or brunch because even when its undoubtedly indulgent, it feels deliciously healthy and fresh. At dinner or lunch, their Chopped Salad with crispy Harissa chickpeas, sumac and a smear of jalapeño feta will make any carnivore a veggie-fan. At brunch, their Oatmeal Waffle with rhubarb compote and granola is a total treat. Don’t forget to order a side of their Schmaltz potatoes—you’ll probably not want to share.

196 Robert St, 647-350-8221

Where: Superpoint

Recommended By: TasteToronto creates and curates crowdsourced content to reveal the best restaurants, chefs, dishes and local food events in Toronto.

Why: Serving up slices to go by day, this trendy, exposed-brick locale offers Italian fare at night. Go for: The pizza.

184 Ossington Ave, 416-519-6996

Where: Bar Raval

Recommended By: Diala Canelo, a food and travel blogger, loves exploring new cities via their vibrant food scene. She’s currently working on her first cookbook.

Why: The best tapas in the city, even better than some of the ones I've tried in Barcelona. Make sure to order the hot octopus.

505 College St, 647-344-8001

Where: Yasu

Recommended By: xiaoEats is a Toronto-based food blogger obsessed with noodles, runny eggs, sushi and all things sweet.

Why: Yasu, a Japanese restaurant offering only omakase, is a perfect example of what I love about Toronto restaurants. From the intimate sushi bar seating to the exquisite, high-quality ingredients, experience an authentic multi-course meal of edomae style sushi without crossing the ocean.

81 Harbord St, 416-477-2361

Where: Omai

Recommended By: On top of being a full-time physiotherapist, Hubert Leung has shared his honest, entertaining experiences of the food scene in Toronto for the past 8 years.

Why: A cozy sake bar in the Baldwin Village area that specializes in temaki—authentic Japanese hand rolls. Great selection of sake and snack dishes like Fingerling Fries with cod roe mayo.

3 Baldwin St, 647-341-7766

Where: Kiin

Recommended By: Grace Pan is a content creator, digital marketing strategist, and event planner based in Toronto.

Why: There's a whole other world of traditional Thai dishes most of us have yet to discover, and Kiin is where you can get an authentic taste of it. Chef Nuit Regular incorporated the rare art of Royal Thai cuisine into the menu with flavours that will explode in your mouth. Every item's ingredients are so simple yet so incredibly delicate and delicious.

326 Adelaide St W, 647-490-5040

Where: Wilbur Mexicana

Recommended By: Started by Kim & Cyrus' love for trying new food, @TOFoodDates is an Instagram account that highlights the top food date spots in the Greater Toronto Area.

Why: Located in the heart of Toronto’s entertainment district, Wilbur Mexicana has some of the freshest and most unique-flavored tacos we’ve ever tried in the city. We highly recommend the Baja Fish Taco and trying out the complimentary self-serve salsa bar!

552 King St W, 416-792-1878

Where: Cafe Cancan

Recommended By: TasteToronto creates and curates crowdsourced content to reveal the best restaurants, chefs, dishes and local food events in Toronto.

Why: Pastel-hued dining room with a patio serving contemporary takes on French bistro staples. Go for: The French bistro vibe.

89 Harbord St, 647-341-3100

Where: Buca

Recommended By: Both the noodle-obsessed xiaoEats and future cookbook author Abbey Sharp.

xiaoEats’ Reasoning: Buca transports diners to Italy with their amazing house-made pastas and salumi bar. All of their sides are must-orders, from the warm bread knots covered with olive oil, rosemary and garlic to the smoked olives.

Abbey’s Reasoning: Buca has consistently top notch service, and beautiful food to match. Their pizzas are perfectly cooked throughout--no soggy middle--with bold flavour pairings on each one. Ask for the Scarmoza with smoked mozzarella, salumi and pepperoni if you like a little kick. Buca’s Yorkville location is particularly known for their seafood, so don’t miss the table-side deboned whole fish specials, or the seafood charcuterie.

53 Scollard Street, 416-962-2822

Where: Adamson Barbecue

Recommended By: On top of being a full-time physiotherapist, Hubert Leung has shared his honest, entertaining experiences of the food scene in Toronto for the past 8 years.

Why: The go-to spot in Toronto for Texas-style smoked BBQ. This place pumps out delicious cuts of meat like smoked brisket, ribs, turkey and sausage, all sold by the pound or by platters. You can even enjoy some of their signature smoked meats on pizza at Conspiracy Pizza next door.

176 Wicksteed Ave, 647-559-2080

Where: JaBistro

Recommended By: Started by Kim & Cyrus' love for trying new food, @TOFoodDates is an Instagram account that highlights the top food date spots in the Greater Toronto Area.

Why: Having tried their prix fixe menu, JaBistro's high end restaurant provides a sophisticated approach to traditional Japanese fine dining. With their fish imported from Spain and Japan and hand-crafted by top quality chefs, this omakase-like experience has changed our view of sushi.

222 Richmond St W, 647-748-0222

This article " 12 Of The Best Restaurants In Toronto For Every Taste & Budget" was first seen in www.forbes.com by Jordan Bishop

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Five Restaurants to Try This Weekend Around Boston: PAX East Edition

Here’s where to eat near the convention center

Welcome back to Five Restaurants to Try This Weekend, a weekly column in which the Eater Boston team recommends, well, five restaurants to try this weekend. Every Friday, we offer up a blend of old and new spots, typically including a mix of suggestions in Boston proper, Cambridge/Somerville, and farther afield. Sometimes there’s a topical theme; sometimes we just share our favorite standbys or the new places that are exciting us. Bookmark this page for updates; we add new recommendations to the top each week. Can’t hit ‘em all in one weekend? That’s what next weekend is for.

Want more recommendations from Eater staff and fellow readers? Join the Eater Boston Facebook group. Want to make sure your favorite hidden gem is on our radar? Send tips to us via email.

April 6, 2018: The PAX East Edition

In town for PAX East this weekend and feeling hungry? You’re in luck: There’s lots of food near the convention center. Your best bet is to escape the Seaport District and hop right next door to Fort Point — pretty much anything on Congress Street and in the surrounding area will be great. Here are five picks, all within a 10-minute walk of the convention center. Need more ideas? Join the Eater Boston Facebook group as noted above, and fellow readers and Eater staff will make sure you’re set for the weekend. (Note: Reservations recommended; these are hard places to get into even when there’s not a big event going on nearby. Or, try to snag a bar seat at odd hours.)

For fried chicken tacos and cotton candy as big as your head: Perhaps you’ve been to Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar’s original Back Bay location; it’s been around for years. But much newer is its Fort Point sister, which won Eater Boston’s 2017 award for best restaurant design. It’s a short walk from the convention center and a lively destination for frozen margaritas, fun, and tacos. And that cotton candy? It’s complementary and arrives with the check, so save a little bit of room. 253 Summer St., Fort Point, Boston

For oysters and funky beers: Hit up Row 34, sibling to Island Creek Oyster Bar and a seafood lover’s dream come true. Can’t go wrong with oysters or any of the other raw bar options, and beer nerds will find plenty to love here as well. The lobster roll is one of the best in town, but the price seems to be creeping up lately, and it may hold the current title for most expensive in town at a heart-stopping $36, so it’s up to you whether it’s worth the splurge. (If you have a few extra minutes and a few fewer dollars, try the lobster roll at the no-frills classic nearby, Yankee Lobster Company, located at 300 Northern Ave. That one rings in at $24.) 383 Congress St., Fort Point, Boston

For barbecue: In the mood for brisket? Hot links? Burnt ends? The Smoke Shop’s new Fort Point location will make your meaty dreams come true. And don’t miss the wings, smothered in agave and spices. Whiskey lovers will be pleased by the large selection here, too. 343 Congress St., Fort Point, Boston

For spicy tomato soup and killer cocktails: Two recommendations for the price of one here. Start upstairs at Sportelloand get the spicy tomato soup with a cheesy crostini; it’s been on the menu since the beginning and will hopefully never go away. Then head downstairs to sister cocktail bar Drink for a drink. No cocktail list — just discuss your likes and dislikes with the bartender and get ready for some magic to happen. Still hungry? Drink has food, too, and it’s good. A wagyu burger or apple pie empanadas may be in your future. 348 Congress St., Fort Point, Boston

For gorgeous desserts: Don’t shy away from the rest of the menu at Oak & Rowan; it’s all solid, especially the clam and pork chowder and any pasta dish. But you’ll definitely want to save room for a dessert or several. Take a gander at pastry chef Brian Mercury’s Instagram account for a sneak peek at what you’ll be ordering. 321 A St., Fort Point, Boston

March 30, 2018: The New Restaurant Edition

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Lomo saltado at Celeste

If you’re not otherwise tied up with Easter or Passover celebrations this weekend, it may be a good time to score a reservation at one or two (or five) of the hot new dining destinations around town. This week’s Five Restaurants to Try are newish to very new and are quickly making names for themselves. From spicy seafood to fried chicken to sashimi, here are some recommendations for the weekend.

For beautiful ceviche and friendly hospitality: Celesteis tiny and adorable and wonderful. The Peruvian restaurant joined Union Square’s bustling dining scene earlier this month, serving up ceviche, lomo saltado (pictured above), and more, along with a nice selection of booze, with a focus on pisco and mezcal. Want to try it this weekend? Note that it’s closed Sundays but open until midnight on Saturdays, with an abbreviated late-night menu kicking in at 10 p.m. 21 Bow St., Union Square, Somerville

For a taste of Uruguay and beyond in a swanky old diner car: La Bodega— from the owners of Cambridge’sacclaimed Salts, which was forced to close in early 2014 due to a burst pipe — sort of quietly opened around Christmas with plans to slowly extend the menu and hours as time went on. It’s been building up momentum over the past few months, and regardless of whether it’s actually celebrated a “grand” opening yet, it’s already well worth a visit. It’s a unique, romantic space (be warned that it can get loud, especially in the diner car section, so don’t count on a very quiet evening.) Drink some wine; eat some steak and assorted small plates; be happy. 21 Nichols Ave., Watertown

For heavenly hushpuppies and hot chicken: And biscuits, too. Southern Proper really does smell like pine, as promised, and the attractive space is the perfect spot in which to gorge yourself on fried chicken — available in classic and hot styles; get the hot if you can handle a bit of a slow burn. Perhaps it’s a bit of a carb-heavy combo for one sitting, but the hushpuppies, biscuits, and chicken are all must-try items, so wear your stretchy pants and dig in.600 Harrison Ave., South End, Boston

For a fun, messy date night: Another newbie in the neighborhood is Bootleg Special, jumping into Boston’s growing Cajun seafood boil scene. Throw on the provided bib and gloves before diving into a big bowl of spicy seafood — choose from crawfish, lobster, shrimp, and more — and be sure to add something boozy on the side, such as a hurricane or daiquiri. 400 Tremont St., South End, Boston

For pretty plates of Japanese food with a touch of Hawai‘i, not to mention loads of sake: Momi Nonmiis the elder of this batch of recommendations, having opened back in October 2017, but we’ll allow it. Located in the former East by Northeast space (it was briefly a burger joint after that), Momi Nonmi serves up beautiful dishes of sashimi, tempura, and more. Splurge on the wagyu beef dumplings, don’t miss the duck confit rice dish, and try out the sizzling loco moco if you’ve got room left. Fan of sake and shochu? The staff will be eager to discuss options with you. 1128 Cambridge St., Inman Square, Cambridge

March 23, 2018: The Bao Edition

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Squid ink oyster bao and pork belly bao at Pagu

Today’s theme is bao, simply because we’ve been eating them a lot lately and want to share a few recent favorites with you. Bao is a bit of an ambiguous word; it pops up on menus all over town to refer both to fully enclosed baozi (steamed or baked buns stuffed with various meats or other fillings) and to the wide world of variations on gua bao, or pork belly buns, which sort of resemble a fluffy taco or a sandwich where the bread’s connected on one side. Boston’s got both, but we’re just going to focus on the latter today — steamed bread folded around the traditional filling of pork belly or a range of other meats, sauces, and toppings.

For a meal that fuses Japanese food with Spanish and beyond: Now a little over a year old, Pagu is part of the increasingly awesome edge of Central Square by MIT, a short stretch of Massachusetts Avenue that includes Saloniki, A4cade, Naco Taco, Abide, and lots more. The pork belly bao, served with pickles, peanuts, and cilantro, is exceptional, and there’s another option as well — jet-black squid ink oyster bao, stuffed with panko oyster, “norioli” (nori aioli, naturally), and purple cabbage. Decidedly less traditional; equally worth trying. Also eat: jamón ibérico, Guchi’s midnight ramen, and cedar campfire black cod. 310 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge

For a fun, boozy meal to a loud hip-hop soundtrack: You know it; you love it. Shojo is still going strong in Chinatown — and it’s now a big sibling to two nearby spots, BLR by Shojo and Ruckus. Order a cocktail and get the bulgogi beef bao (with marinated carrots and shinko pear gochujang), the Shojo pig bao (smoked barbecue sauce, kimchi, jalapeno), or the curry cauliflower bao (black bean mayo, onion rings, pea greens). Also eat: pork belly dumplings and shadowless fries. 9A Tyler St., Chinatown, Boston

For a Tiki hangover that is totally worth it: New downtown spot Tiki Rockis a blast. It’s colorful, it’s noisy, and it’s serving up a variety of Tiki drinks that’ll make you happy and pretty tipsy. The food menu focuses on sushi, but there are also some non-sushi entrees, skewers, and appetizers, including the pork belly bun. The pork has a chili maple soy glaze, and it’s served with uni mayo, lettuce, and nori seasoning. Also eat: coconut shrimp and winter squash dumplings, and how about a bowl of ramen at Oisa Ramen next door? 2 Broad St., Downtown Boston

For even more sushi and even more cocktails: Here’s another loud, energy-packed, sushi-packed, boozy option — Fat Baby in South Boston. There’s steak bao (skirt steak, hoisin, pickled Fresnos, bean sprouts) and chicken bao (Thai herbs, carrot, daikon, green chiles, hoisin, and “boom boom” aioli). The Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar sibling also has some solid cocktails. Also eat: the crispy rice cake snack with tuna, any of the crudo options, and the spicy tuna roll. 118 Dorchester St., South Boston

For bao that are not quite bao but eat them anyway: This is theleast bao-like option of the bunch, but Eventide Fenway’s acclaimed brown butter lobster roll and fried oyster bun are served on light, squishy bao-style buns. It’s an easy win for anyone who loves bao and seafood. Also eat: Maine lobster stew, the green salad, and brown butter soft serve. 1321 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston

March 16, 2018: The Beard Edition

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Harissa barbecue duck at Sarma

The James Beard awards — aka the “Oscars of the food world” — are coming up fast, and the nominee list was just announced earlier this week, including a handful of local folks. For the inaugural edition of Five Restaurants to Try This Weekend, we’re featuring restaurants from Boston’s nominees.

For a truly lovely meal you probably won’t be able to eat this weekend because the restaurant’s basically booked up forever: Look, it’s probably too late to get reservations to Sarma for this weekend; sorry. Plan ahead for next weekend…or, like, a month from now. (Or walk in and put your name on the bar waitlist. Try showing up right at 5 p.m. on Sunday.) From Best Chef: Northeast nominee Cassie Piuma, Sarma — sibling to Oleana and Sofra (home to Outstanding Baker nominee Maura Kilpatrick) — serves up “an exhilarating survey of the herbaceous, sun-baked flavors of the Middle East,” according to Eater’s national critic Bill Addison, who named it to his 2016 list of the best restaurants in America. Highlights on the current menu include the Black Sea cornbread, venison wrapped dates, and harissa barbecue duck (pictured above). When ordering, save room for the specials that circulate the room like dim sum, especially the fried chicken. 249 Pearl St., Winter Hill, Somerville

For a dim sum brunch: Sarma’s got its dim sum-like trays of specials; Myers + Chang has dim sum brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. — you’ve got plenty of time to sleep in. The self-proclaimed “indie diner,” a longtime South End staple, serves a “very personal interpretation of Chinese, Taiwanese, Thai, and Vietnamese specialties,” which includes brunch necessities like Mama Chang’s pork and chive dumplings; grilled corn with Sriracha butter; tea smoked ribs; wild boar dan dan noodles (“hotterest” on the restaurant’s spicy scale); and lots more. Executive chef and partner Karen Akunowicz is a nominee for Best Chef: Northeast. 1145 Washington St., South End, Boston

For a mai tai-soaked brunch: Let’s say you make it to Myers + Chang for Saturday brunch. Why not hit up Tiger Mamafor Sunday brunch (11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.), from Best Chef: Northeast nominee Tiffani Faison? There’s everything from Fruity Pebbles doughnuts to a bacon and cheddar-stuffed waffle that comes with Thai chili butter and maple-glazed bacon, not to mention a rotating selection of enticing cocktails. Past Sundays have featured mai tais; a bloody mary that included tamari, sambal, and wasabi; and more. 1363 Boylston St., Fenway, Boston

For a baller sushi feast: Go nuts at Uni, and don’t even worry about thinking — there are a number of omakase options that leave it all in the hands of the chef, spanning from a 10-piece nigiri omakase ($58) up to $185 for an epic tasting of the restaurant’s immaculate sushi. There are plenty of other ways to drop some major cash here as well, from a whole tray of Maine uni for DIY hand rolls ($65) to beluga hybrid caviar ($375). While sushi’s the focus, there are some don’t-miss hot dishes as well. Our pick: the Korean rice cakes with kalbi oxtail, kimchi butter, and gremolata. Chefs and partners Ken Oringer and Tony Messina are both up for Beards — Oringer for Outstanding Restaurateur and Messina for Best Chef: Northeast. 370 Commonwealth Ave., the Eliot Hotel, Back Bay, Boston

For the weirdest “I can’t believe this menu actually works” menu: Oringer is also behind, among other spots, Little Donkey in Cambridge’s Central Square, which he co-owns with Jamie Bissonnette. (The two of them recently debuted a ready-made food crawl that brings diners to Toro, Coppa, and Little Donkey in a row, with transportation included in the price.) When the duo opened Little Donkey in 2016 — one of the top newcomers of the year — they spoke about how they’re tied to certain themes at their other restaurants, but Little Donkey is a place to break the rules and cook whatever they want. That means that matzo ball ramen co-exists with an extensive raw bar selection, duck nachos, seriously spicy Jamaican jerk chicken wings, and lots more. It shouldn’t work. It does. Don’t miss the manti (Istanbul meat ravioli), poke, or Parker House rolls. 505 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge

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SUSHI SAMBA LONDON | VALENTINE’S DAY 2017

I’ve always been 50-50 about wanting to try Sushi Samba. Love authentic Japanese food (basically Japanese food in Japan), but something about Japanese x Brazilian x Peruvian fusion food just never sounded particularly appetizing or interesting to me. In fact, it sounded pretty risky to me as the potential for major disappointment was quite high. Thus, I have been putting off trying the place for the last 7 years (that's when JL first clued me up on this place – he said the cocktails were “really good”), but this Valentine’s Day 2017, it was finally time to man-up and check the place out for myself.

Overall Summary

Style & atmosphere : Sushi Samba is located on the 38th and 39th floors of Heron Tower, the same tower that houses Duck & Waffle on the 40th floor (see our review here and here), and similarly to Duck & Waffle, offers a breath-taking 360 degrees view of London City.

The main dining room felt a little small for me compared to Duck & Waffle, but it had a nice intimate and relaxed vibe to the place. Didn’t find the ambiance pretentious or stuffy, which was good. However, despite saying all that, the ambiance took a knock when the cleaner came out with a broom and cleaning signboard halfway through our service and started sweeping up in the main dining room. I found this quite odd as there wasn’t an immediate need to clean up due to any spillages or accidents. Until we paid our bill, she was constantly in-and-out of the main dining room sweeping around and it wasn’t discretely done either as she was cleaning around quite near the tables that had guests dining on them. It just wasn’t a good look to have. I checked some of the other guests’ reaction and from the way they were shooting eye-darts with one another when the cleaner appeared, seemed just as perplexed by the situation as I was.

Food : 6.8/10. The Valentine’s Day Sharing Menu was £125 per person, which included a glass of Champagne Brut Rosé on arrival, and consisted of: 1. Plantain and Cancha with Aji Amarillo, 2. Lobster Tempura with carrot, pumpkin, caviar, tensui emulsion, yuzu gel, 3. Warm Black Cod Seviche with aji amarillo dashi, huancaina sauce, roasted peruvian potatoes, 4. Confit Duck Gyoza with raisin, hazelnut, aji amarillo, crispy shallot, 5. Kagoshima Ribeye with quinoa, mushroom, caramelised onion, jus and 6. Samba Roll Selection made up of 4 pieces of Tokyo Sky Tree (spicy bigeye tuna, tempura crunch, lotus root, aji panca, spicy mayo), 8 pieces of Samba London (crab, tuna, salmon, white fish, prawn, avocado, tempura crunch, rice cracker, japanese pickles, wasabi mayo, aji panca, soy reduction) and 4 pieces of Tiger Maki Takuwan (wasabi tobiko, crab meat, tempura prawn, tiger prawn, wasabi mayo, beetroot yogurt, soy reduction). Dessert was Alfajores with dulce de leche, coconut, alfajores biscuit, caramel, gold, and black salt.

The only memorable and tasty dishes were the Lobster Tempura, and the Kagoshima Ribeye. The Samba Roll Selection was decent enough. Everything else, unfortunately, was a little bland for my liking and lacking in flavour.

Top of the photo are the Plantain and Cancha with Aji Amarillo - 6/10 & at the bottom is the Warm Black Cod Seviche with aji amarillo dashi, huancaina sauce, roasted peruvian potatoes – 5.5/10.

Kagoshima Ribeye with quinoa, mushroom, caramelised onion - 8/10.

Confit Duck Gyoza with raisin, hazelnut, aji amarillo, crispy shallot - 6.5/10

My pescatarian substitute instead of the Kagoshima Ribeye - 7/10

Aubergine Gyoza with raisin, hazelnut, aji amarillo, crispy shallot - 6.7/10

Lobster Tempura with carrot, pumpkin, caviar, tensui emulsion, yuzu gel - 8/10

Samba Roll Selection made up of :

4 pieces of Tokyo Sky Tree (spicy bigeye tuna, tempura crunch, lotus root, aji panca, spicy mayo) – 7.3/10,

8 pieces of Samba London (crab, tuna, salmon, white fish, prawn, avocado, tempura crunch, rice cracker, japanese pickles, wasabi mayo, aji panca, soy reduction) – 7/10 and 4 pieces of Tiger Maki Takuwan (wasabi tobiko, crab meat, tempura prawn, tiger prawn, wasabi mayo, beetroot yogurt, soy reduction) – 7.4/10

Alfajores with dulce de leche, coconut, alfajores biscuit, caramel, gold, and black salt – 6/10

Their drinks are highly noteworthy though. Since we are not fond of Champagne, a member of staff very kindly let us swap them for an Umeshu sake and Yuzu Sake, respectively. Both were delicious. We also ordered a Lychee Cooler and a Shiso Fine and both were divine to drink.

Umeshu sake and Yuzu Sake

Shiso Fine

Service : 6.5/10. Basically, their service can be summed up quickly as follows, their friendly staff absolutely try their best to please you, but their execution and inconsistencies lets them down. There was some incidences that I took a little umbrage to throughout the service which are listed as follows:

The hostess of the main dining room was unwelcoming with an uninterested attitude.

At the time of reservation and at the time of reconfirming my reservation I asked for a window seat and was told that although they couldn’t guarantee a window seat since it was first come first serve, they would try their best. Which is fair enough. However, when we arrived I spotted a couple of window seats empty and asked if we could sit there instead and was told that they were both reserved for guests that would be coming shortly. What ever happened to the first come first serve?

The table we were given was slightly wobbly, but luckily one of the staff spotted this and very kindly said he would fix it. Ten minutes later, still nothing. After asking the same staff again to please kindly fix the table, he again said he would, but another 8 minutes or so goes by and again, still nothing. In the end I gave up and asked a different member of staff who fixed it immediately within 10 seconds. Why the first staff couldn’t do this, or alert someone else to do this, I don’t know.

They forgot to bring out 2 of our dishes which we had to point out to them. They bypassed the Lobster Tempura and Duck Gyoza and went straight on to the Kagoshima Ribeye.

At the time of reservation and pre-payment for this meal I had asked verbally and reconfirmed by email, whether they could do a birthday dessert plate for EE as V-Day is also her B-Day, and the staff replied that they usually don’t do birthday dessert plates, but they do arrange for little boxes of macaroons to be given instead. However, since it was going to be Valentine’s Day, I was told they were planning to give each table a little box anyway as a small gift and that he would make a note regarding EE’s birthday. Yup, you guessed it, nothing was given. At the end of our meal, I asked a member of staff about the macaroons and after checking our reservation details he said that no notes were made about EE’s birthday on it and that unfortunately, since it was Valentine’s Day, they didn’t have any macaroons available which didn’t make any sense to me as this was the complete opposite of what I was initially told. To make amends, this member of staff apologetically offered us each a complimentary glass of champagne, and whilst the kind gesture was much appreciated I couldn’t help but feel a little disappointed as this was the same staff that we told not 2 hours earlier that we don’t like champagne and had asked whether we could swap the welcome champagne for something else.

After settling the bill, we sat there waiting for 15 minutes for them to bring our change back. In the end it turns out that they had forgotten about our change.

Toilet decor & cleanliness : 6/10. The boys’ toilet was small, not very clean and on that night, there was strong whiff of smelly urine. On the contrary, I was told the girls’ toilet was nice and clean with no dodgy smell wafting around.

Value for money : 5/10. The Valentine’s Day sharing menu was quite pricey, but unfortunately, whilst their cocktails were impressive, the quality and quantity of the food and overall service did not warrant the high price of this meal. At the end of the meal, I left the restaurant still feeling hungry. In my opinion, the order of the sharing menu should have gone like this: start with the Plantain and Cancha, then move onto one Samba Roll Selection dish, but instead of sharing, it should be one Roll Selection dish (it’s only 8 pieces) for each guest, then the Lobster Tempura dish , then the Warm Black Cod Seviche, then the Confit Duck Gyoza, then the Kagoshima Ribeye, followed by the Alfajores dish.

Would I go again? : Even though I’m curious to see how their normal a la carte menu would fare, I don’t think I will be visiting again for the food. Plenty of other nice Japanese restaurants out there in London to munch on. However, I wouldn’t mind chilling out at their bar again to sip on their delicious cocktails.

Tips : Book early in advance and ask for a window seat. Or choose Duck & Waffle instead.

Restaurant Details Below

SUSHI SAMBA London, 110 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AY

+44 (0)203 640 7330

[email protected]

Peace, J

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The Seattle Hit List The Best New Restaurants In Seattle

Wondering where you should be eating in Seattle right now? You’re in the right place. The Infatuation Hit List is your guide to the city’s best new restaurants.

And when we say “best new restaurants,” we mean it. Because we’ve vetted every single one of these places - and we’ve also left off other new spots that simply aren’t as worthy of your time and paycheck.

The Hit List is our record of every restaurant that’s opened in the past year and a half that we’d highly recommend you try. We’ve arranged it in chronological order with the newest places at the top, and the oldest at the bottom. Happy exploring.

New to The Hit List (as of 2/24): Mount & Bao, Musang, Meet Korean BBQ

Some spots you might have heard about that didn’t make the cut: Zaika, Olmstead, Shmaltzy’s Deli, Rondo, Kin Len Thai Night Bites, Bar Taglio, Eden Hill Provisions, West Of Chicago Pizza Company, Bistro Shirlee

the spots Meet Korean BBQ $ $ $ $ Korean in Capitol Hill $$$$ 500 E Pike St. Not

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Going out for Korean BBQ is a great group-dinner move - there’s nothing like bonding over communal meat-grilling and laughing at your friends whose glasses won’t stop fogging up from all the steam. At Meet Korean BBQ, the servers are the ones doing the cooking, but it’s still an extremely fun experience. You get to choose from a bunch of different cuts of prime beef and kurobuta pork, like wagyu brisket, honey skirt steak, and shaved gochujang pork belly. It’s all delicious, especially with the various pickled accompaniments (sesame oil, flaky salt, beancurd sauce, kimchi, and more). The marinated meats are definitely the clear winners, so be sure to order some of those, as well as spicy chili-caramel chicken wings and a watermelon soju cocktail to start.

Mount & Bao $ $ $ $ Chinese in Lake City $$$$ 12534 Lake City Way NE Not

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Mount & Bao, a new Chinese restaurant in Lake City, is ready to join Din Tai Fung and Dough Zone as one of our go-to places for dumplings in the city. Their perfectly-seasoned wontons in chili oil have a nice kick, and the dry-fried garlicky green beans put Din Tai Fung’s to shame. While the service is on the slower side (as in, wait-10-minutes-before-getting-water slow), your patience is rewarded with kimchi beef potstickers (the best things here), carrot bao, hand-pulled noodles, and pork soup dumplings filled with a rich and thick broth.

Musang $ $ $ $ Southeast Asian in Beacon Hill $$$$ 2524 Beacon Ave S Not

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Musang used to be a Filipino pop-up operation, but now it has a permanent home inside a cozy craftsman house that we wish had a guest room. That way we could stay over, wake up, and be first in the crazy line that starts to form 15 minutes before the restaurant opens. The long wait’s worth it for their crispy pork lumpia, smoked oysters with garlic oil, and the tomato-y beef mechado stew you should have for your main course (with a side of garlic rice to soak up the sauce). If you don’t make it in when they open, you might have to wait around an hour or more for a table - but then you’ll be among friends, delicious pandan syrup-infused cocktails, and some of the best Filipino food in Seattle.

Taurus Ox $ $ $ $ Laotian in Capitol Hill $$$$ 1523 E Madison St Not

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If you can’t decide between khao soi and a cheeseburger, allow us to introduce you to Taurus Ox. This little corner spot on Madison serves great Laotian food, from pork belly stir-fries to rice noodles with peanut and egg. As an all-day, counter-service operation, this place is an excellent choice for a takeout lunch or casual dinner. But we have to give an edge to dinner - that’s the only time you can get the incredible double smash burger with provolone, homemade bacon, taro stem, cilantro, and jaew bong mayo (made with a spicy pork condiment). The Laotian food at Taurus Ox is delicious, but you should come here the next time you want an incredible burger.

Rupee Bar $ $ $ $ Indian in Ballard $$$$ 6307 24th Ave NW 8.3 /10

Sometimes, when you go out for casual drinks and snacks with friends, you’ll only grab a round of cocktails and a couple of appetizers to graze on before calling it a night. At Rupee Bar, a tiny Sri Lankan small-plate spot in Ballard, it’s extremely easy to end up with a huge spread of twelve dishes because the food is so excellent. While the portions are on the smaller side, nothing’s more expensive than $12 - including tandoori cauliflower, black cod in yellow curry, and the panko-breaded mutton roll with tomato sambol for dipping. In a neighborhood full of loud, crowded bars that serve mostly burgers and wings, it’s a welcome addition to Ballard.

Chilolos Tacos $ $ $ $ Mexican in Georgetown $$$$ 6538 4th Ave S 8.0 /10

There’s a shortage of great tacos in Seattle, so when we find truly terrific ones, it’s a big deal. Chilolos is a quiet counter-service operation in Georgetown that serves delicious tacos on thick homemade corn tortillas with meats like al pastor and chicken tinga, but they don’t stop there. You’ll also find quesadillas stuffed with chorizo and excellent carne asada and avocado mulitas. Not to mention that they make one of the best grilled burritos in town (make sure you get it with carnitas and add guacamole). The next time anybody tells you Seattle doesn’t have good tacos, blindfold them, put them in the backseat of your car, and take them to Chilolos.

Momosan Momosan $ $ $ $ Japanese , Ramen , Sushi in International District $$$$ 504 5th Ave S Not

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Momosan has easily become one of the most popular Japanese restaurants in town. It makes sense - this is the first West Coast location of the worldwide ramen spot that’s run by an Iron Chef. You’ll find our names on the huge waiting list along with everyone else, patiently reading the massive picture-book menu of ramen, sushi, yakitori, and fried snacks. The ramen is warm and comforting, but the real stars are the appetizers like A5 wagyu skewers with daikon relish, pork gyoza that come to the table deglazed with sake in a sizzling cast-iron skillet, and a delicious gochujang-coated popcorn shrimp. Try to only bring a few friends to dinner since it’s tough to get a table, but make it a priority to share a bunch of small plates. If you’re really in the mood for soup, get one or two orders of ramen for the table. They’ll bring over little bowls so you won’t have to worry about everybody sharing the same soup and catching a cold.

Lady Jaye $ $ $ $ American , BBQ in West Seattle $$$$ 4523 California Ave SW 8.5 /10

Lady Jaye might be the only BBQ place to have burrata on the menu - and that’s a good thing. This West Seattle restaurant that’s disguised as a cocktail bar specializes in new types of BBQ dishes. We’re talking about things like a fried bologna sandwich topped with potato chips and pickle slaw, pork collar pastrami, a massive smoked turkey leg covered in ancho sauce and lime cream, and the delicious burrata that comes with smoky tomatoes and the best green beans in town. Whether you come to Lady Jaye for a full dinner, or just for excellent cocktails and a side of dirty rice, it should be your new go-to for a BBQ meal.

Belathee Photography Champagne Diner $ $ $ $ American , Diner in Interbay $$$$ 945 Elliott Ave W 8.1 /10

At most diners, you’d expect to eat things like burgers, pot pie, and egg creams. While you can get all of these things at Champagne Diner, this place has way more to offer - they serve things like chilled mussel rolls, chicken-seasoned marcona almonds, and also have a great natural wine list. For the people that work (AKA are trapped) in Interbay, you now have a terrific sit-down lunch or dinner option. This place would also work well for a big group since they even have a parking lot. Whether you’re sharing a plate of fried oysters with a glass of pinot gris, or having a round of double cheeseburgers and then some ovaltine pie for dessert, it’s pretty easy to be happy here.

Haymaker $ $ $ $ Italian in West Seattle $$$$ 4706 California Ave SW Seattle, WA 98116 United States 7.5 /10

If your idea of a good time is splitting some appetizers, a few bowls of pasta, and a bottle (or two) of wine, you should go to Haymaker in West Seattle. Their pastas are excellent and range from fusilli with clams and sausage to the best bowl of rigatoni all’amatriciana in town. They also serve a tremendous steak frites that comes with a sticky red wine sauce and great small plates like street corn covered in aioli and parmesan.

Paju $ $ $ $ Korean in Queen Anne $$$$ 11 Mercer St 8.8 /10

Paju is easily our new favorite Korean spot. They serve comforting things that make us want to eat here multiple times a week, like a squid ink fried rice with bacon and a smoked quail egg, flavorful salmon and tuna tartare with seaweed, and bulgogi with fluffy rice, quinoa, and just a hint of truffle oil. We appreciate that a lot of dishes have artistic garnishes, like fried shiso leaves, and that the crispy sweet chili wings come with little plastic strips that you’re supposed to use to keep your fingers dry.

Windy City Pie $ $ $ $ Pizza in Ballard , Phinney Ridge $$$$ 5918 Phinney Ave N 8.6 /10

Even when Windy City Pie served their pies out of a small pop-up location at Batch 206 Distillery, they still made the best Chicago-style pizza in the city. Now they have a permanent spot in Phinney Ridge, which means we can eat their caramelized-edged pies without being tempted to buy a bottle of whiskey. The blue dining room has a lot of tropical plants, mirrors in antique frames, and a bunch of booths plus a massive communal table. They let you order your pizza ahead of time, down to the specific date and hour, which we strongly recommend. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait for a table - and then 45 more minutes while your pie bakes. If you reserve your pizza, you show up, get seated at the next available table, and then your order comes out of the oven, right on schedule. All of the pies are delicious, but make sure you get one with some candied bacon as a topping. They also make an excellent kale caesar if you want something light to go with your deep dish.

Taneda Sushi In Kaiseki $ $ $ $ Japanese , Sushi in Capitol Hill $$$$ 219 Broadway E Ste 214 8.7 /10

Taneda Sushi In Kaiseki only has eight seats, and with two seatings per night (one early in the evening and one during primetime), only 16 people eat every day. While it’s hard to get in here at times, this is such an exceptional meal that you should put in the work to get a reservation - you can book a week ahead if you’re dining solo, but you’ll have to wait a couple of months if you’re going with someone else. Once you get a seat, prepare yourself for an extremely special, intimate omakase involving about two dozen courses. What’s on the menu changes every month, but some of our favorites were a sea salt-marinated flounder nigiri from Tokyo and seared A5 Miyazaki wagyu topped with caviar. There are also a few seasonal hot Japanese dishes like a fried soba maki roll and grilled corn teriyaki. During the entire dining process, the chef will personally walk you through the origin and preparation of each dish. For $110, it’s the best omakase value in town.

Ben Paris $ $ $ $ American in Downtown $$$$ 1501 Second Avenue Not

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When you think of “hotel restaurants,” a few things might come to mind. Continental breakfasts with stale muffins and cold packets of butter, loud children eating chicken fingers while dressed in snorkeling gear, and entrees for the adults that never seem worth the steep price tag. Ben Paris is here to break those stereotypes. This all-day restaurant on the ground floor of The State hotel serves such delicious food that you’d want to eat here even if you weren’t reluctantly sharing a deluxe queen room with your parents upstairs. Their dinner menu has everything from English pea risotto to fried chicken with sesame honey. We’d even stop by the big marble bar just for a cocktail and a plate of short rib poutine.

Imperial Lounge $ $ $ $ Latin in Belltown $$$$ 2400 1st Ave Not

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Imperial Lounge is a dark, romantic bar that serves great pisco cocktails, but they also have a full dinner menu too. The Peruvian food here is delicious - from the perfectly-seasoned lomo saltado (steak sauteed with soy sauce, tomatoes, and onions on top of crunchy fries) to the roasted chicken with green cheesy rice and a spicy cilantro sauce. Most people come here to drink after work, but we advise coming in for a full meal. And of course, have something cold and spiked with pisco to go with it all.

Bangrak Market $ $ $ $ Thai in Belltown $$$$ 2319 2nd Ave Not

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There’s a lot going on at Bangrak Market in Belltown. It’s named after one of the most popular night markets in Bangkok, and the Thai street food options are practically endless, but half the fun is craning your neck around to look up at the woven baskets, colorful beams, little packages of spices, nuts, and other food products. The menu ranges from snacks like skewered meats to creamy curries like mussamun and panang. It’s all great, but if we could have two things here on repeat, it would be the moo ping pork sticks chased with a rum-spiked Thai iced tea. You just found your new after-work Happy Hour spot.

Samara $ $ $ $ American in Ballard $$$$ 6414 32nd Ave NW 8.2 /10

If you’re in the market for a setting to impress your parents, a significant other, or your parents and your significant other simultaneously, go to Samara. It’s an upscale spot in Ballard with a real living flower on every table and an American menu of things like almond-crusted halibut and fancy mangalitsa bacon with a tangy fennel cabbage slaw. Everything is very tasteful without being stuffy, and the housemade pastries, crackers, and breads will make you want to break out your rolling pin and open that bakery you dream about every time you consider quitting your job.

Dacha Diner $ $ $ $ Diner in Capitol Hill $$$$ 1416 E Olive Way 8.3 /10

Eating at Dacha Diner kind of feels like having a meal inside of a humongous doily, mostly because the Eastern European restaurant is filled with white lace curtains and a ton of natural light. This spot is open for brunch on the weekends, when you can eat latkes and blintzes, but we prefer dinner when we can have dill-y matzo ball soup, Russian dumplings that soften the blow of Vostok’s 2015 closure, and an incredibly tender braised brisket that tastes like someone gave it hourly pep talks and even slipped it some birthday money. Dacha is actually from the same team behind one of our favorite pizza spots, Independent Pizzeria, and keeping true to their roots, the menu here does involve pizza. Only it’s Georgian boat-style, and topped with a combination of farmer’s cheese and sausage from George’s deli.

Little Duck $ $ $ $ Chinese in University District $$$$ 4100 Roosevelt Way NE 8.2 /10

The chairs and tables at Little Duck kind of make you feel like you’ve traveled back in time to a classroom in the ’70s where you might learn every step of the Krebs cycle. This is a cool place to spend an hour eating delicious Chinese food like sweet and sour pork, pickled cabbage dumplings, and spicy pepper chicken that tricks your tongue into thinking the tap water is carbonated.

Bisato $ $ $ $ Italian in Pioneer Square $$$$ 84 Yesler Way 8.9 /10

It’s been seven years since the original Bisato closed, and we can only guess that the kitchen staff has been holed up in a cave perfecting their recipes for this restaurant’s second life in Pioneer Square ever since. Bisato is a place that you should be saving for your birthday or anniversary because the upscale Italian food here is incredible and you’re going to wish that the kitchen here was your own. From the beef prosciutto topped with parmesan ice cream to the single ricotta gnocchi pillow with Calabrian sausage, this is the meal that takes the place of your usual late-night thoughts (bills that need to be paid and what the neighborhood raccoon is up to right now).

Archipelago $ $ $ $ Southeast Asian in Hillman City $$$$ 5607 Rainier Ave S Not

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At times, the two-hour meal at Archipelago feels like a Filipino history lesson. For all of the nine courses in the mandatory, $130 tasting menu, the chef will explain how a course is inspired by his Filipino heritage and where certain ingredients and products come from. Like the incredible Orosa sauce made from charred squash, which is a riff on the popular Filipino condiment banana ketchup (invented by University of Washington graduate and amazing Filipino women Maria Orosa). Everything on the menu is outstanding, whether it’s the housemade pandesal roll you’ll receive at the beginning of dinner, the housemade rye miki noodles with scrambled eggs and longanisa sausage, or the pasalubong muffin with honey butter that comes in a box to take home for next morning’s breakfast. Toward the end of dinner, the owners even take a moment to thank the Filipino farmers and winemakers for the produce and wine you enjoyed throughout the meal. For one of the best dining experiences of the year, book a reservation ASAP.

By Tae $ $ $ $ Japanese , Sushi in Capitol Hill $$$$ 1424 11th Ave Not

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Finding By Tae is kind of like finding the tiniest Russian doll inside of all the others. Once you get through the random doorway at Chophouse Row on Capitol Hill and into the lobby, you’ll find a little seven-seat counter. Behind it, there’s miso soup boiling on a hot plate and a man who tends to it. By Tae is his lunchtime sushi spot. You’ll find only one thing on the menu, and it’s a handroll tasting that involves three handrolls for $25. You never know exactly what you’re going to get, but the fish is extremely fresh, and if you tell the chef in passing that you’re into seared salmon, he’ll probably whip up something special on the house.

G.H. Pasta Co. $ $ $ $ Pasta , Italian in South Lake Union $$$$ 2305 6th Ave Not

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Next in the boxing ring to compete with Il Corvo (who currently holds the title of inexpensive, lunchtime-only pasta champion) is G.H. Pasta Co., a counter-service spot from the same team behind Le Messe and Raccolto. G.H. has substantial bowls of incredible pasta that cost less than $10 each. Some of our favorites are the gemelli with braised pork, cacio e pepe, rigatoni all’amatriciana, and bucatini with shrimp. It’s all amazing, down to the side order of garlic bread covered in parmesan and chives. We can’t say this is the best lunchtime pasta in the city, but do they have Il Corvo beat on convenience - you can walk right into this Denny Triangle spot and get outstanding pasta without waiting for hours in the rain.

Belathee Photography Homer $ $ $ $ Mediterranean in Beacon Hill $$$$ 3013 Beacon Ave S 8.4 /10

Imagine a dinner party hosted by a friend who owns a lifestyle and wellness blog - that’s Homer in a nutshell. There’s a huge brick oven firing up pita bread at all times, patterned wallpaper, and soft serve ice cream that comes in earthy flavors like fig leaf and elderberry cardamom. Food-wise, the Mediterranean dishes are on the healthier end of the spectrum and range from mezzes like hummus and lamb ragu to things like grilled pork with spicy tomato and lentils. Use Homer for a date spot when you want some fresh small bites and a couple of cocktails.

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