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| Ra Sushi brings a slice of nightlife to Dana Park | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| By Kelly Wilson, Get Out | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| February 28, 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The scene: Ra Sushi at Dana Park shopping center is open and airy compared with the Tempe, Ahwatukee Foothills and downtown Scottsdale locations. But like the other locations — there are five — it has that trendy, hip, rock ’n’ roll vibe. And there’s not an empty seat at the bar when we stop in. Like its sister locations, the 5,000-square-foot restaurant and bar, which opened in December, features a lot of red. Large red globes are suspended from the ceiling. Two patios have heat lamps, steel tables and chairs, and red umbrellas. Two flat-screen TVs are showing a basketball game by the bar, where a friendly bartender asks us every few minutes if we’re ready for a shot. And when he’s not pushing shots, he’s amusing his customers with anecdotes. The menu: An eclectic menu of sushi. We love the Tootsy Maki, a mix of crab, shrimp and cucumber topped with crunchy tempura and drizzled with a sweet eel sauce. Other offerings include tempura, beef and chicken teriyaki, seared ahi tuna, noodles and cocktails such as Tsunami Punch (a 60-ounce blend of cold sake, liqueurs and tropical juices served in a fishbowl). The music: A mix of punk, rock and hip-hop. AFI, The Cure and AC/DC are a few of the bands we hear throughout the restaurant and bar. Happy hour: Discounted food and cocktails 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily ranging from $1 to $10. The verdict: The club atmosphere at Ra Sushi has given Dana Park a nightlife boost. We look forward to more bars opening in the area. Ra Sushi Where: 1652 Val Vista Drive, Mesa Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily Admission: Free Information: (480) 632-9500 or rasushi.com Contact Kelly Wilson by email, or phone (480) 898-5691 |
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