Sushi and Sake

Sushi and sake are two things we do out, and enjoyed immensely last night with a Japanese colleague: at Sakana, in Montecito. The sake menu is extensive and we were very glad to have our guest's recommendation: Kubota Sake Senjyu, kept on ice at the table. So smooth, so refreshing, dry and easy! Two memorable dishes we'd have again: Sakana Tower (a favorite and the red sauce is from beets!), and the Habanero tuna melt press box (spicy and full of surprises!). The edamame was delicious. The halibut tempura roll also was wonderful. I could see us ordering any of this again, or the other dishes we enjoyed: tekkamaki roll, or scallop roll.

So, for the sake of Sake (and sushi), go to Sakana.

For the sake of everything else, I'll make my usual disclaimer: there's no place like home.