The Good Life ~ Sacramento
Exploring a City with a Small-Town Feel and World of PotentialArchive for Claim to Fame
Sushi: Brave New World
In the early 90s, sushi was not something I ever ate and a little Japanese restaurant tucked away in a strip mall on Hazel Avenue was not expected for fame. But by the time a friend of mine introduced me to a little spicy, crunchy, gewy, heavenly roll in the mid 90s, this sushi restaurant was already bursting at the seams.
Mikuni Sushi now has multiple locations in the Sacramento area, including one at Northstar Tahoe. So needless to say, this little sushi restaurant that hoped it could, has done quite well for itself with stellar reviews, a widespread reputation and fresh food that makes one ‘see the light’ of all raw fish can be.
Some people simply love the delicacy of tender, mild raw fish; Others like me are converted to sushi with just one mouthful of a perfectly balanced specialty roll. I’m pretty sure if you click on Mikuni’s website, your mouth will start to water and your brain to wonder what the fuss is all about. To be fair, however, Sacramento has a number of deliciously dynamic Japanese restaurants that make it extra fun to not be afraid of things we don’t always initially understand.
www.mikunisushi.com
There is something special about Sacramento; the rich land upon which she was built, the rivers that flow through her, the bounty around her and the people who make it their home.
Life is good in California’s Capital City for many reasons, including climate and geography, community and amenities, nature and wildlife, and more. It’s hard to imagine a warmer feeling than a sunshine-drenched morning here, an easier feeling than a refreshing spring day, or a more engaging experience than a night on the town after a cleansing rain.
There’s truly something for everyone and every mood, for Sacramento is a shifting entity itself, with four distinct but relatively mild seasons, diverse neighborhoods and people, a ripening food and restaurant scene, year-round events and outdoor fun, and daytime and nighttime adventures. Its magic is a blend of history and tradition, vision and reinvention. And there’s so much pleasure to be had here – with family and friends, food and wine, adventures and experiences – that they’re likely to create the kind of fond memories that might seem so familiar… but aren’t quite like any other.
