Heaven Found At Soto In The West Village, New York [Guest Blogger]

If you read this blog with any regularity, then you are well aware of my absolute idolization of former Atlanta resident and world-renowned super chef Sotohiro Kosugi.  Kosugi crushed us all when he took his game to the big apple.  As it turns out, some people who read my review decided to stop in on …

Ra Ra Goes The Sushi: Ra Sushi Restaurant Opens – Midtown, Atlanta, GA [First Impressions]

Light years ahead of Ru San’s, miles behind the likes of MF Sushibar and Sushi House Hayakawa, the Ra Sushi chain has expanded into the deep south.  To establish their foothold, Ra has setup shop in the sparkly glowy 1010 Peachtree Building in Midtown Atlanta.  RA’s menu is splattered with words like volcano, Godzilla, and …

Sotohiro Kosugi Rocks Madrid Fusion 2009 And My High School Spanish Teacher Rejoices

The past few months, I’ve spent an inordinate amount of time looking at the Madrid Fusion website.   Well, the event has wrapped and the food scene is abuzz.  Many great American chefs took part in the conference: Grant Achatz, David Chang, Harold McGee, and Jose Andres all made appearances.  Of particular interest to those in …

Update: Sushi House Hayakawa Website Now Really Worth A Visit

In my recent review of Sushi House Hayakawa, I mentioned how their website was somewhat desolate.  Well, I dropped back in today and I am pleased to report that Sushi House has some beautiful images up!  In addition to the Kaboom that greats visitors, you can now check out a decent sized smattering of what …

First Impressions: Joli Kobe Bakery & Bistro – Midtown, Atlanta, GA

Today, Adam, one of the FB guest bloggers, and I dropped in on Joli Kobe Midtown for a late lunch. It is unfortunately located in the Invesco building on Peachtree. Being a Saturday, parking was not an issue; however, people who dine here during the week often complain of a lack of available spaces. I …

Sushi House Hayakawa Restaurant Review – Chamblee, Atlanta GA

Sushi House Hayakawa, aptly named for owner Atsushi “Art” Hayakawa, has quickly established itself in what has become a densely populated sushi scene. Now while this is no Soto, Hayakawa will serve as one of the better alternatives for any of my fellow “Soto-ites.” The interior is distinctly Japanese, the staff is extremely pleasant, and …