The rents are uncontrollably high. Unattractive condos keep filling up the community. For better or worse, Williamsburg invites new habitants and businesses. Some are not welcome. Some make us never wanna leave here:
The recent arrival of Japanese grocery store Midoriya brought a huge smile on my face. The price setting is a bit higher than stores in East Village, Product lines are still minimal. But it's not worth a complaint. I get to rent and watch Japanese shows, too!
Until recently, Zenkichi used to be our favorite Japanese place, who unfortunately don't allow any child under 4. Samurai Mama is a nice place for lunch and good udon noodle (baby-stroller friendly). And finally, an authentic Japanese sushi spot tapped into the hood, just two blocks from our apartment.
One or Eight ("Ichi ka Bachika" means hit or miss, all or nothing) converted a huge industrial loft space into a modern, clean and yet welcoming restaurant with a bright white interior (with a stylish touch unlike clean-cut, super Japanese Yasuda sushi). We were early enough to sit on the sushi bar with a stroller tucked in on the side. They say kids are running around especially on Sundays.
It's always good to have sushi prepared one piece at a time by the chef himself. Kazu, one of the owners and chef, serves each piece at a perfect timing. It's got the same caliber as Azabu and Yasuda, in my humble opinion, but more laid-back and relaxed environment. We spent around $300 for two of us with a few appetizers and 15 pieces or so amazing sushi, couple beer, martini, sake in carraf. It's a great deal for all we had.
Recommendation: Shrimp and cresson gyoza dumpling for an appetizer. Fresh oysters. Omakase sushi.
Friday, February 04, 2011
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