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Restaurant Review: Itto Sushi

Did someone say sushi?  I became a sushi fanatic about 7 years ago when I had my first experience at a small sushi place located in downtown Walnut Creek.  Since then, I have tried numerous sushi establishments in the greater Bay Area.  In my opinion, one of the best happens to be a 5 minute drive from my home in San Ramon. Itto Sushi opened about a year ago and has garnered quite a following in the last 12 months. It has quickly become a favorite judging from the busy dining room and bustling servers. 

Every time I have been, the sushi, the traditional Japanese dishes, and the experience in general has been excellent.  The staff is friendly and try their best to please.  The menu is stacked with options.  Over twenty popular rolls are offered and there must be half a dozen combinations and categories not including the section on tempura, teriyaki and udon. Our kids also love the place, with their noodles, chicken teriyaki, miso soup and the ultimate fun- hot towels! I have even been able to convince my 6 year old son to down some Unagi.   My recommendation is the “Girly Man” roll. Itto Sushi is located in San Ramon at 2551 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Reservations recommended at 925.838.4848.

Itto Sushi gets 4 out of 5 corks

Restaurant Review: Simply Fondue

Amid the newest stretch of architecture, shops and restaurants in downtown Livermore, Simply Fondue offers diners a truly unique experience. Recently, I went to Simply Fondue to celebrate my friend’s birthday.  She wanted something different for her birthday, so she thought “fondue-ing” would fit the bill. The restaurant’s website states, “It’s hip! It’s chic!” and that our dining party would be in for a “unique dipping experience.”  So, we were prepared for a fun, interesting eating adventure, on par with a night out at a teppanyaki restaurant.  If you aren’t familiar, when you go to a fondue restaurant, you are able to choose a variety of dipping cheeses/sauces and then dunk an assortment of foods into a pot called a “caquelon” right at your table.We were not disappointed in our expectations.  The restaurant is more modern than you would expect. The atmosphere immediately hits all your senses.  The furniture, lighting, and vibe are upscale and a bit swanky.  The lights are slightly turned down, the smell of cheese and exotic spices circulate through the building, and the sound of the bar resonates through the restaurant. We got there a few minutes early for our 7:30 reservation, so we had a drink at the bar.  This is a good spot to mention…

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