Girls Night at Dashi

As I waited for my friend in Dashi’s izakaya, a Japanese pub, I scanned the room and saw that most of the bar stools and seats were taken. My friend, Julie, arrived in the next minute and we had a great time checking out the cocktail menu while strategizing which seats to grab (we’re Northerners, we can’t help but hover). I ordered the ‘Apple Blossom’ drink since it had a little ginger in it and I was still recovering from a cold. Upon first sip I knew it was going to be a good night. After we sat down, our trendy waitress poured some water and handed us the pub menu. We ordered our first round of small plates: tripe stew, pickle dish, and popcorn. After an hour of catching up, we ordered a second round: sashimi and bacon-wrapped mochi. I enjoyed both the company of my friend and the amazing dishes that night, and I have been recommending it to friends every since! Can’t wait to go back!

Drink: Apple Blossom (divine!)

Food: tripe stew (must-try), popcorn, pickle dish, sashimi (probably the least favorite), pickle dish, bacon-wrapped mochi