May 23, 2005

• There is a no picture taking policy at Nobu.  I can understand why.  The Japanese/ Peruvian influenced restaurant though spacious from the inside, looks quite anonymous from the outside to cater to its high caliber clientele.  Tonight, I was one of them.  Among the celebrity sightings were Joan Clayton from my favorite UPN sitcom Girlfriends, Josh Vanderbilt from Dawson's Creek, and to top off the night I was two feet away from Pharrell.  He is sooo HOT. 

  
  

  You can take in the entire restaurant in one glance from the entrance.  A team of sushi chefs lining the right hand wall represented the skill of Japan.  Mud brown walls with large surfboard shaped hangings and tables and chairs made of wood represented the earthiness of Peru.  The restrooms were not up to par. 

  
  

  I felt what it must be like to be a tasting judge at the Iron Chef as I tasted the Omakase, a meal prepared at the chef's discretion.  To my delight each dish was prepared delicately and intricately and was visually pleasing.  Oysters Half Shell with Maui Onion Salsa, Nobu's Signature Broiled Black Cod with Miso, Tiradito Peruvian Style Sashimi-Red Snapper with a dot of hot sauce and one Cilantro leaf, medium rare Kobe Beef Steak, Clam Miso Soup, five different Sushi (Toro, Jumbo Clam), Gold shavings on top of Papaya Shaved Ice, Dark Chocolate Souffle and with a spoon of Green Tea Ice Cream.  I almost had to restrain myself from oohing and aahing at the different flavors.  After my Lychee Martini, two bottles of red wine, tax and tip the bill came out to $1160 or $193/pp.  At times like these I'm glad to work at my company, but I deserve it anyhow. 

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