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Friday, July 23, 2010
BBQ Sushi: Love at First Bite
I'm in love. With a Sushi Bar.
Move over, Mizu. Sorry, Sake House. Sakana Sushi is the best sushi in Beaufort County.
This restaurant just opened in the Shell Point BiLo Shopping Center in the old Papa Vitto's space. The new owner's have done an amazing job transforming the space into something fresh and clean, and welcoming. From the crisp, Asian decor, to the waitresses clad in Japanese kimonos, the place is sharp. I understand that Sakana is owned by a husband (chef) and wife (hostess/waitress) team, and the family collaboration and pride of ownership shows in every detail of the establishment.
But it's the food that will keep you coming back.
We ordered a Squid Salad and a Gyoza to start. Both were simply amazing. Unlike many local places, the Gyoza were pan-seared, not fried, and the squid salad fresh and spicy. The food was not only delicious, but came out fast, with a side of Edamame for us to sample. Yum.
Then came the Birthday Roll. I have no idea what this is... the menu is rather secretive... but it comes to the table flaming, and the smell is overwhelmingly enticing. This mystery roll, which I KNOW has shrimp and avocado, is simply to die for... and beautiful to behold. It is BBQ Sushi, and it was love at first bite.
As if we weren't already sold, our other rolls were equally interesting and delicious. The Molly Roll was a dream for a Tuna lover, as was the White Castle, made with my favorite, the delicate white tuna. We also tried the Sakana Roll, which sounded enticing (Applesauce??) and knocked our socks off.
This sushi chef is by far the most talented in Beaufort County, and maybe the surrounding area. A bit of a sushi snob, I am giving Sushi Sakana a big thumbs up--- five stars. No, SIX. This was simply an amazing meal and we are going back.... tomorrow night. Seriously.
Yes, we went back. Need a starter?? Try the Squid Salad:
I'd like to add that the 911 Roll is ridiculously good... but seriously spicy... and the Tai Chilly Roll and Maui Roll, which are a little spicy and a little sweet, were great compliments to the searing heat.
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| The Tuna-Lover's Molly Roll |
Move over, Mizu. Sorry, Sake House. Sakana Sushi is the best sushi in Beaufort County.
This restaurant just opened in the Shell Point BiLo Shopping Center in the old Papa Vitto's space. The new owner's have done an amazing job transforming the space into something fresh and clean, and welcoming. From the crisp, Asian decor, to the waitresses clad in Japanese kimonos, the place is sharp. I understand that Sakana is owned by a husband (chef) and wife (hostess/waitress) team, and the family collaboration and pride of ownership shows in every detail of the establishment.
But it's the food that will keep you coming back.
We ordered a Squid Salad and a Gyoza to start. Both were simply amazing. Unlike many local places, the Gyoza were pan-seared, not fried, and the squid salad fresh and spicy. The food was not only delicious, but came out fast, with a side of Edamame for us to sample. Yum.
Then came the Birthday Roll. I have no idea what this is... the menu is rather secretive... but it comes to the table flaming, and the smell is overwhelmingly enticing. This mystery roll, which I KNOW has shrimp and avocado, is simply to die for... and beautiful to behold. It is BBQ Sushi, and it was love at first bite.
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| The Birthday Roll |
As if we weren't already sold, our other rolls were equally interesting and delicious. The Molly Roll was a dream for a Tuna lover, as was the White Castle, made with my favorite, the delicate white tuna. We also tried the Sakana Roll, which sounded enticing (Applesauce??) and knocked our socks off.
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| Molly Roll, Sakana Roll, White Castle |
This sushi chef is by far the most talented in Beaufort County, and maybe the surrounding area. A bit of a sushi snob, I am giving Sushi Sakana a big thumbs up--- five stars. No, SIX. This was simply an amazing meal and we are going back.... tomorrow night. Seriously.
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| Squid Salad |
I'd like to add that the 911 Roll is ridiculously good... but seriously spicy... and the Tai Chilly Roll and Maui Roll, which are a little spicy and a little sweet, were great compliments to the searing heat.
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| Tai Chilly, Maui Roll, and 911 Roll (Call the Fire Department!) |
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Snow-torious BIG
It actually snowed. On February 12, 2009, the Lowcountry became the Snowcountry.
I have proof.
The snow was falling pretty hard by 10pm.
Trying to catch snowflakes.
One of these things is not like the other.... palmetto trees and snow. Weird.
Cute. Nuff said.
Oscar.... he was half way through the courtyard before he realized it was snow and not rain.
And the snow STAYED which is the biggest surprise. It's gone now, but there was a fair amount of snow on the ground this morning.
Chez Lowther.
Josh and Stockton.
Stockton LOVES the snow.
Let me go play!
My sad attempt at a snow angel.
For Beaufort, SC, my snow angel was fairly successful.
Pretty.
This is behind my house. I hate to be repetitive, but in Beaufort.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep...
I think he wanted me to let go... he smelled a deer. We saw the tracks shortly after this pic.
Where's that deer??
Dane-ger Dane-ger!
The Lowther Girls.
Stopping by the woods on a snowy morning....
Snow Man.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Walking Through Open Doors
Sometimes the universe really does open up a door.
You just have to learn to walk through it.
I have for years had a tendency to beat upon closed doors. In making things harder for myself, I often overlooked opportunity and the obvious. In the last couple of years, many changes have occurred in my life, most of them overwhelmingly positive. First and foremost, I have been lucky enough to receive the gift of yoga in my life. Nothing could have prepared me for the fundamental change that has taken place in my life since I rediscovered yoga. Yoga is my open door.
With that in mind, I welcome all of my friends to follow my new exploits as a yogini in training, always learning, often teaching, always hoping to bring yoga to others. In a few weeks, I will open Dancing Dogs Yoga in Beaufort. Please follow our journey on my new blog: Dancing Dogs Yoga Blog
Light and Love,
Shelley
You just have to learn to walk through it.
I have for years had a tendency to beat upon closed doors. In making things harder for myself, I often overlooked opportunity and the obvious. In the last couple of years, many changes have occurred in my life, most of them overwhelmingly positive. First and foremost, I have been lucky enough to receive the gift of yoga in my life. Nothing could have prepared me for the fundamental change that has taken place in my life since I rediscovered yoga. Yoga is my open door.
With that in mind, I welcome all of my friends to follow my new exploits as a yogini in training, always learning, often teaching, always hoping to bring yoga to others. In a few weeks, I will open Dancing Dogs Yoga in Beaufort. Please follow our journey on my new blog: Dancing Dogs Yoga Blog
Light and Love,
Shelley
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