This weekend, I was excited to enjoy my first indoor dining experience since Covid at a brand-new, locally-owned restaurant in the Tower District. Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen opened in the former Casa de Tamales location on N. Olive between Palm & Fulton just a couple doors down from the Lincoln Pub & Grub. The Lincoln Pub made a name for itself by offering craft cocktails and tasty … [Read more...]
Hungry for something new? Try Namikaze for a fresh take on Japanese food
If you're looking for a fresh, contemporary way to experience Japanese food, check out Namikaze in north Fresno. A locally owned business serving sushi, ramen, and more, the restaurant is earning five star reviews, and it's only been open for two months. Named after the Japanese words for wind and wave, Namikaze is a delicious place to have lunch or dinner. Delicious sushi rolls … [Read more...]
Tamari Robatayaki and Whisky Bar brings a new style of Japanese cooking to Fresno
As someone who tries to keep an ear out for local restaurants and businesses opening, whenever I hear of a new place to eat that offers something different from anything I’ve tried before, I get excited. Recently, I heard about the opening of Tamari Robatayaki & Whisky Bar on "Restaurant Row" in the North Pointe Center on Palm and Herndon, and my interest was piqued. What is “Robatayaki”? I … [Read more...]