Best Seafood Place, West Colonial

I tried this seafood "market" and take out spot on West Colonial last night. It's near that big cop station and no that is not why I was down there. The place was as bad as it looks. I had two "jumbo" blue crabs for $10. One was good and the other was dead in the shell. Just pure mush. It gave me diarrhea the next day. I'm surprised it took that long. They drowned both in disgusting garlic oil. Nothing in the place looks fresh. The fish is still in those plastic bags you get at the frozen section of any supermarket. The worst part is that they don't stick to frozen fried items. They try and sell conch, crawfish, shrimp. mussels, clams, lobster! As fresh! The poor people in this neighborhood must always be retching. And the prices are sky high. The only thing I would consider ordering here is one of the $5 lunch deal. And hope they fry all the germs away.

Butter Chicken, Winter Park - Closed

I went to this Indian restaurant run by a Nepalese last Tuesday for lunch. It is on Howell Branch Rd on the Winter Park side. In some strip mall near a 7-11 that had or has some weird heavy metal bar. It took over a breakfast place. Uncle Henry's I think. I had the lunch buffet for $10. It was good. Five types of chicken (butter, tikka, tandori, 56, curry). I think the 56 (or something like that) is just old tandori pealed apart. Six or so vegetable dishes. I didn't try them. The usual veggies. I think there was soup and salad. They served fresh naan. The rice was a little stale. There was some dessert. The place is split into two rooms. They seemed to be saving on electricity (no lights on). The decoration is more hindu than muslim. The paintings/hangings portray more than written characters. The music seemed islamic though. The place seats about eighty. There were three other groups there at 1pm. The lone server was conscientious. The owner (down from Boston) was cordial. They take all credit cards and even bitcoin. It was better than I expected. They have been operating for around six months. They have a buy 6 get one free free buffet program.

Removing A Negative Item From Your Credit Report Tutorial

If you have read this blog for a while, you will remember a tutorial that chronicled my trip to an ER and the subsequent games they tried to play with the charges. I finally got around to disputing the claim (I had ordered a new batch of my free credit reports a few months before) they sent to a collection agency a few weeks ago. This is that tale.

Procedure

I try and limit my input of banking info or social security info from wifi connections. I keep a land line and ISP for these transactions. Using the dial up method was slow and it seemed like some of the companies were hiding places (ie under "collections" even if it said "no negatives" on the home page) where these charges could remain, so, I started using the 800 numbers and found that method more useful and timely. The three companies you need to contact are Trans Union, Experian and Equifax.

Experian (800-509-8495) was the last to complete their investigation. I was alerted today. I called them and requested a report because they hid the collection info online, so, I called to clarify what I saw and ended up submitting a verbal request. They took around four weeks. They sent a credit report to my house after the call. They sent the investigation result via the mail as well.

Equifax was contacted (by me) via their web site. They were the second to complete an investigation. They took around three weeks. They contacted me via email and I had to log in to get the info. They never sent any paper correspondence. That may be what you lose if you do it via a website. I had to request an updated credit report if I wanted to confirm it was off.

Trans Union (800-916-8800) was the first to respond. They cleared it up two days later. They sent written notification and another free, clean credit report. They even notified the other companies, so, perhaps one request is all you need to do. I spoke to a very helpful gentleman here.

I should add that they all sent printed notices that a fraud alert was put on my account and that the investigations had begun.

The Argument I Made: 

I basically explained that the charge was based on misrepresentation. They represented that the charges I paid were all inclusive. That turned out to be an untruth.

Conclusion: 

I was shocked at how easy it was to get this negative credit transaction off my credit report. I was really only trying to get my side of the story on the credit report. It used to be that it was next to impossible to get these reporting companies to amend your report. The opposite was true in this case. They didn't ask for evidence. They didn't stone wall me. The operators picked up in a timely manner. And of course they decided in my favor. The only "game" that you seem to have to watch out for is where they may hide certain negative information about you. Who knows it still may be there in an area they only show entities requesting my credit history. You can only do so much. I'll see if my credit score goes up.

You may ask why you would bother to do this if you aren't going to need a loan, etc. It is my understanding that almost everyone from insurance companies to prospective employers are combing through your credit history and judging you on it. That means no job, higher insurance premiums, higher credit card rates, higher auto loan rates, higher mortgage rates, etc. You don't want to be forced into settling with many of these collection agencies. You may have refused to pay because they were disputable and it was a matter of principle. Use this process to make sure you aren't penalized by the system. At worst, you get a fresh set of free credit reports.

*I encourage you to reread my auto insurance tutorial. Progressive is a bait and switch operation.

Manzanos Beachside Deli, New Smyrna Beach

I went to this deli across the street from the pizza place on Sunday because the majority of the "fancier" places were closed. I'm glad they were. If I wasn't such an idiot about trying new places, I would just come here every time from now on. I had a half of a NSB for $9. A half is like a whole normal hero/sub. This came with turkey, avocado, bacon and swiss cheese. I did mayo in lieu of ranch. The bread (French batard) was wonderful. A wide baguette. Crunchy. The turkey was about three inches thick. A generous portion of avocado. Half of the half of sandwich filled me up. They have lots of these pithy sounding sandwiches. Also panini, salads (green and mayo'd), breakfasts and even pizza. The place is a dump. Who cares? It was packed. The line moved quickly. A fountain soda was $2. A deal if you refill right before you leave for the beach. They have seating inside. Loved it.

Flagler Avenue Pizza, New Smyrna Beach

I tried this Italian walk up on Monday. Most of the sit down restaurants took the holiday off. I saw them on Saturday and the pies looked pathetic. Old. Congealed. I'm not sure if those were made in advance in anticipation of a holiday rush and are not the norm. However, the ones on Monday looked better. I just had a cheese for $3. It was good. I was scared when I saw how thick and crusty it was (it couldn't be folded), but, I liked it. The cheese was good. The sauce was unadulterated. They serve all the usual Italian fare. Even some pasta. It is small, so, it was full. Lots of teens. The place looks new and shiny. It has a big, welcoming open feel. They opened just seven months ago. I didn't see it the last time I was in town last year. I think that was November, so, that sounds right. It is on Flagler Ave across from the Shuffleboard courts. Not bad.

Ootoya, Altamonte Springs

I first became aware of this Japanese restaurant driving out of Koy Wan. I figured they would charge the same or more for a lunch than Koy's unlimited offer, so, I passed. I tried them on Sunday night (to go) because I was in the area and Koy's dinner price is higher then.so I wouldn't be mad at myself. Not that I wanted sushi after getting Mexican to go a few minutes before. But, I was there. I was pleasantly surprised. They were a step above the usual non-Japanese owned places. It may be a little gem. I need more data to make that call. I had two pieces each of red snapper and salmon. I also tried an avocado and peanut (I know) roll and an order of monk fish liver. The fish cost $5 (2 pc). One of the snapper was a little pasty. The other was good. They assured me it wasn't tilapia. The salmon was good. The knife work was a little clumsy. The rice was a tad over vinegared, but, otherwise up to snuff. The pieces were medium long and medium thick. The roll was weird as expected. I've never seen this combo before. The avocado acted as a kind of creamy peanut butter. The peanuts were salt roasted. I'm not sure if I'd order it again, but, it was an experience. The monkfish liver was ok. Four, thin slices from a cylinder of pate. It came with a ponzu sauce. It cost $9. I was just glad they offer it. They serve a wide variety of raw fish. The app list is a little more ambitious too. They serve tempura, katsu, teriyaki, udon, etc. They have a three roll special all day at $14. Lunch specials start at $10. The owner is Chinese. I've never seen Japanese Fried Rice before. Maybe it is a nod to his culture.The interior is very cute. It is on a lake (not the cleanest though). The room is very white with some wood accents and black calligraphy. They have (what I assume is) a fake cherry blossom tree in the center. It's a smallish, square room. The sushi bar is on the far wall. They pumped in lounge-y music. The service was polite and knowledgeable. They have around twenty sakes. I assume beer and wine too. I would actually go back for a sit down dinner. Two things (three including a return visit - four if it means driving far) that I reserve for special restaurants. They have been open for eight months. Pricing is equal to other less worthy competitors. It is located in a strip mall on 436 just off 434.

Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Altamonte Springs

Sorry to bombard you with all of these, but, I had a busy weekend. I stopped off here on the way home on Sunday. I just read about them in the Orlando Weekly and I had to go when I drove right by it. It is a chain out of Ft. Worth. Another one is coming to East Colonial. Tijuana Flats, Moes, Qdoba, Jimmy Hulas, Chi-pottle et al can kiss the ring. You just got kinged. This place looks nicer and has more items. The quality is way better too. I grabbed a soft shrimp taco and a hard shredded brisket taco to go. You order at the counter and they give you a beeper. The shrimp ($3) was good enough. Four shrimp, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese and queso anejo. The brisket ($2.59) portion was big and I didn't have to order three. It came with the same toppings. The hot sauce (on the side) was nice and hot. Good flavor. I don't think a single thing was over single digits in price. The place was packed, so, I guess the word is out. It seats about fifty. It is at the corner on Gateway Dr and 434. Near that road off the Maitland exit. Near the RDV complex. They have all the usual Mexican items. They also serve breakfast all day. I would never go to those other places again if they opened one of these near me. It will be on the low price "Best of" list at the end of the year.

Black Rock, Orlando - Closed

I was going to try one of the new place at Disney on Sunday and then hit traffic. I detoured to this location. I had read a while back that a new craft something or other opened there. It didn't take I guess. This place has taken root. It is a burgeoning chain out of Michigan. Seven locations in all. I think they said there is another in Tampa. It wasn't half bad. I have to get my head examined because this is like the third chain in a row that I haven't hated. I wasn't very hungry so I had a New England Clam Chowder and a Bubbling Shrimp appetizer. I was making up for the missed opportunities on Saturday in NSB. The chowder was good. Rich. Lots of fresh clams. The portion was a bit small. Really a cup. However, it was so rich that I probably wouldn't have wanted more. It cost $5. The shrimp (8) came on a hot stone (their gimmick). Actually in a cruset on a hot stone. It was "bubbling" in a black cajun/creole sauce. Not bad. It came with some really soaked garlic bread. I still had indigestion from Wahlburgers, so, I just took a nibble. The place is black and gray. It looks huge, but, seats less than you would think. It looks like it could be in a ski resort. The menu is high on the low end. Not too high on the upper end (ie steaks). Think $20-$30. All the apps were double digits. The $3 soda was a downer. Between tax, tip and soda, $16 turned into $24. I would suggest they hide their staging area better. The back left room has a birds eye view of one that is really egregious. It is on Apopka Vineland and Conroy Windermere. It has been open for either one or three weeks. Service was fine. They had alot of staff in uniform.

Doghouse, College Park

I saw this spot out of the corner of my eye when I ate at that mediocre bistro a few weeks back. I tried in on Sunday. It is an add on to that"fancy" ice cream parlor on Edgewater Dr. I grabbed a small tots to go because I don't pay $6 for a hot dog. Especially one on one of those 7-11 rotators. I pay up to $2 and only want mustard and sometimes sauerkraut. I'm not one of those Mid-western idiots that puts a chef's salad on one. The tots (Totchos) came with green onions, cheese sauce and bacon. They cost $4 for a small. The portion was more than enough. The tots were crisp and the toppings were good.The cheese sauce was ballpark cheese sauce (which I like). The bacon was a little raw.  Back to the dogs. They sell a "Kobe"dog. There is no way it is Kobe beef. I just saw a special on how Americans lie (it's more than puffery) about things being Kobe. It's a special grade that the Japanese sanction like the French do wine. Something like 200 lbs of it ever makes it to our shores. Even big restaurants like Homestead in NYC lie about having it. Don't waste your money and shame on them. The place is just a closet off the ice cream store. It has a hip look. They have been open for either three weeks or months. I forget what they said. Expensive hot dogs seem to be the latest scam to separate you from your money. I saw some going for $10 later in the day.

Dapper Duck, Downtown - Closed

I saw a review of these guys in the Orlando Weekly. They opened six weeks ago. It is run by the same people that run Downtown Pour. I went in last night in hopes of salvaging a trip downtown. It's not bad, but, it's not different. In fact it is the apotheosis (not in an aggrandizing way) of every industry trend. They have cocktails, craft beer, wine and hipster food. Can you be anymore lame? The menu is composed of burgers, shrimp and grits, short ribs and every other cliche. Yes, this fad is THAT played out! I never thought Downtown Pour brought anything special to the table (save the fact they got screwed by UCF's winless season ie free beer), so, this isn't that surprising. Downtown was pretty empty last night, but, this place was pretty empty for a new place and alot of the patrons were out of towners. Even the staff is dated. The hipster beard thing is played out. Don't you think? Hopefully, this a "jump the shark" moment for Downtown. The place does look nice though. Guess what kind of light bulbs they chose. The staff was nice.

Wahlburgers, Downtown - Closed

The party kept going on Saturday downtown. I had to eat at this glorified Wendy's because those a-holes at Maddey's still haven't opened. I had a triple cheeseburger for $10. I've had indigestion ever since. This is the second franchise I have tried. Not impressed. The whole menu is lifted from Wendy's. At double the cost. Of course it was packed. Every "hood big shot" who still probably made his date pay for dinner was there. They have a bar. It's on the corner of Orange and Church. It is to food what Marky Mark is to acting or singing. Mediocrity must run in the family. Funny story - my brother sells hair growing devices. One of Marky's piss boys called him up a few years ago. I wonder why. Maybe ask Donny.

Central 28 Beer Company, DeBary

I located this brewery on my way home on Saturday. You get off at Exit 108 and go to 17-92. Then either a right and a left at Spring something (looks like a housing community entrance) and then left on S Shell and a right into an industrial complex. Look for a lobster food truck. Or go left on 17-92 and find S Shell near the gas station and light rail stop and make a right onto S Shell. It was worth the effort. I tried the beers I hadn't had at local bars and they were all good. The place is cool. Every seat was taken. They have been in business since 2014. They have cases or growlers to go. A top tier local brewer.

The Hideout, New Smyrna Beach

I was taking my still hungry self to the parking lot (on Saturday) when I saw a street placard for this place. The menu seemed interesting and I thought it said tuna poke tacos for $2.50. I ordered two. They turned out to cost $15 for two. I said "wtf" I just saved $14 and this is karma/the universe speaking to me. They were bad. Bad karma/universe. The tuna had no flavor and was mushy. They pair them with corn or flour tortillas. Both are a bad match. You need a hard shell for contrast. They doubled down on the mistake by serving the corn tortillas raw. Plus they don't know what poke should be. No sesame oil. No soy sauce. The other interesting thing they advertised was wreck fish. Google says it is either a whole family of fish or something that resemble grouper or bass. Not sure how much they were playing with the name or which theirs is. At least it sounded exotic. The rest of the menu was as small as the space itself. It is one tiny room that looks like a dive bar. It is in some setback mercantile area one block east of the shuffleboard court on Flagler. I didn't get a sense that there was talent behind the stove. Lack of knowledge on how to prepare the poke and poor execution. It may be a place that doesn't live up to its promise. The people were nice. The tacos also came with black beans and white rice. They may also incorporate the name Hemingway in their title.

Flagler Tavern, New Smyrna Beach

After putting in a solid, burn inducing four hours on the beach, it was time for lunch (on Saturday). I tried this place on Flagler Ave (the main street). It opened last year I think. I was waiting until they completed the renovation. It is one the bigger spots on the street. Between the holiday and some wine festival, the whole area and this place was a mad house. I sucked it up at the bar and had a dozens oysters and some ceviche. The ceviche (mahi/scallops/shrimp) was surprisingly good. Not made too far in advance and made with citrus juice. It was served in a weird bowl. I don't recall much (if any) shrimp. It cost $9. The oysters were supposed to be Blue Points. They had no liquor and were mealy. I ate four and stopped. They tasted like wet grits. I'm not sure if restaurants now get these pre-shucked and frozen (like those mussels at the supermarket). I've never tasted oysters that tasted like this so I don't no what was wrong with them. They were nice enough to comp them. I didn't even have to ask. The manager or owner agreed that they were a bad batch. He also said they were Galveston not Blue Point. I hope this is a case of "stupid bartender" not deception. They were way too big to be Blue Points. If they were fresh, they would have been a value at $14. The rest of the menu is straight "plastic menu". Nachos, wings, quesadillas, seafood, burgers, pizza, etc. It is way too big to ensure quality. They want to be everything to everybody. The place is big. They have a deck. They have a main room and a side room. I think there is a second floor (also with a deck). If you are a drunk with limited culinary ambition, then this is the place for you. Or to put it another way - If you about 80% of the people that go to New Smyrna. It's not terrible. Just par for the course. They also had a live band. Ugh.

C's Waffles, New Smyrna Beach

I had breakfast (yeah I know I can't believe I was up so early either) at this diner in  a strip mall on the south side on Saturday. It's near my new favorite beach location. It was about what you would expect. A packed, ordinary enterprise. I had the Ultimate French Toast meal (3 pieces, choice of meat and two eggs) for $7. The french toast was really thick and they were too swamped to let the egg wash soak in. The eggs were fine. I still don't get what you are supposed to do with the yolk if they don't offer toast. I chose links (4) over the other choices. They were fine. Store bought. Service was spotty. No refill request until after I got the check. In their defense, it was a mad house. They were polite. The place has been there for close to 25 years. They must be doing something right. I preferred the Cuban breakfast place before the "turn". Funkier menu and a tad more panache. These guys have your usual breakfast/lunch offerings. They close at 2pm. The biggest surprise was seeing Little Ping dining there. No Big Ping and his ground down molars though. The owner must be a Steelers fan. They have Steeler stuff up inside. The rest of the decor is old. I want to place a shout out to out great weathermen. Not only did it not rain all day, there was nary a cloud in the sky. Also, a shout out to the people in charge of the I4 widening project. With a nod to the anti-Vietnam war crowd - hey hey (was LBJ) how many people did you kill today. Not to mention all the traffic tie ups.I'm sure they have nothing to do with the project. Funny occurrence. A guy with an Indian girlfriend was commenting on a dog he saw. "I like the brown ones". Evidently.

Grub Crawl - Orlando: Valisa Bakery and Pizza Paradiso

I grabbed some food to go at these spots in a new strip mall near the back way to Baldwin Park on 436.

Valisa Bakery - They just opened a week ago. It'sa  Puerto Rican place with tons of sandwiches and sweets. Maybe more than that. They have a digital menu that kept rotating and rotating and the take out menu only lists the sandwiches. I grabbed their cooked meal special of pernil (pork) with rice and a side. It seemed like a steal. They only had sauteed green bananas as the side. The rice had little chunks or fried pork that looked crisp but were soft and pigeon peas in it. It was a PR fried rice. Yellow not brown. I have to applaud the fact that they veered away from putting gross vegetables in their rice. I'm not sure why beans or peas have to be added, but, maybe it is a tradition to infuse alot of calories and bulk cheaply ahead of a hard days work. It doesn't do much for the culinary aspects of the dish though. The pork was tender. A little salty. The bananas were ok. It's a big serving. I ate half last night and half today. It held up well. It cost a measly $6. Love the value in this segment! The rest of the menu (we'll have to talk sandwiches) is weird. The pricing anyway. A roast beef or corned beef is almost $12! A turkey only $6.50. Tuna is $5.50. Steak is $7.50. It's all over the map. They also have breakfast "sandwiches". They are around $5. There are alot of other sandwiches I didn't mention. And they have a sweets counter. I though that is all I would find here since it is called a bakery. It was pretty full at 3pm. If you order right it should be a great place to get a good value.

Pizza Paradiso - They say the original location is on Golden Rod. I don't seem to have reviewed it. They say they have been open for three months. It was impossible to tell they were open driving past them evidently. I just ordered two slices that they generously converted to a pizza special that added a free soda to the deal ($6). The deal may be $5. I ordered a special slice and it may have added to the list price. I don't see the special price on the menu and didn't see a sign in the restaurant. I didn't go beyond the pizza because I may come back and I wanted pizza and the menu seemed like it was a stock menu for an Italian restaurant at a print shop and they decided to make what was on it. Not a great sign. The pizza was pretty good. Thin crust. Little sauce. I had a cheese and a white slice (I know that doesn't have sauce). I let one cool off until I got home and the other was in the refrigerator until lunch, so, I didn't taste them at their best. The place seats about fifty. It is new. Not very memorable. It seems like an acceptable low end Italian spot.

Ocean Sun Brewery, Curry Ford Rd

I heard about this new brewery when I went to the confection shop on Colonial a few weeks ago. It is where that disappointing barbeque place that The Fat Lady loved was (and Rogue Pub is) in the Winn Dixie shopping mall on Curry Ford Rd (Crystal Lake is the cross road). I tried it on my way home yesterday. I had five $2 pours of their 12+ selections and all five were great. I won't go into each one, but, they were from the lighter side of the spectrum. I know now that they are among the best brewers in CF. I'm even ready to argue that they are the best. They have only been open for a few months and they have nearly a flawless selection. A wide swath. The brewing capacity seems limited, so, you might have to come to them. The place looks good. Mostly a wood feel. They have TVs showing sports. It was about half full. They are open every day and night. The only thing I find "wanting" is the logo. The name seemed odd for an inland brewery, but, I can live with it if the get a sexier logo.

Boteco, I Drive

I had lunch at this Brazilian restaurant on Sunday. It has the distinction (maybe to its detriment) of being one of the few non-buffet Brazilian options in the area. It is located across from the Artegon shopping area on the north side of I Drive. I had a soup/stew in a tall tea cup that they call a black bean shot for $5 and a steak and side (fries) for $10. Both were good and I'll go onto that in a second, but, therein lies the problem. For the same outlay I could have eaten until the cows come home in one of those buffets. I'm sure they have some cow option in a warming tray. The quality here would have to be alot better and I'm not sure it is. Not that there is anything wrong with what they served, but, I'm not sure I could argue much difference either. The soup was good. A black bean puree with bits of dried beef and bacon. The portion was small for the price. I don't think it was nuked. The cup was intensely hot, but, there weren't any cold pockets in the soup. The sirloin was the regular length and width. however, they cut the depth in half to get it at that price. A whole cut with two sides instead of one is $18. A better deal than the "lunch special" by a side. The sirloin could have used some seal salt or butter or aging. It was au natural. They got the medium rare temperature right. The fries were great. Very crisp and plentiful. And I have to applaud the cook because it was hangover Sunday (for the help). Not a great day to eat out. It could have helped that I was THE customer at lunch. I'm not trying to cripple their business (I like it), but, I have to wonder how they have stayed in business for three years. I went to another $12.95 buffet place after here (maybe to get dinner to go) and it was packed. You couldn't get a seat. Their menu is interesting and fairly priced (most at the low teens and topping out in the low twenties). Is that enough? The buffets I have gone to have had most of what is on their menu. The place looks a little bare. New-ish though. Patio dining. Seats about sixty. Service was good. They spoke English. I had two small issues besides the nearly $3 soda. The waiter changed the one non-soccer channel to a soccer match and he could see I was watching what was on and the table was sticky. The name denotes a bar more than a restaurant. Maybe that is what pays the bills. I have no problem with them. I just think they may have to go even more up market or play the buffet game. Their sign is way too small too.

Overdraft Tutorial

I was listening to this banker on the radio a few days ago and she said that the overdraft option should be opted out of asap. Of course they (banks) opt you in. It's an income generator for them. The main problem is that if your card gets stolen or account is compromised, you are paying the over draft fee ($30+) for every transaction the thieves make. You may not be aware for weeks unless you constantly check your account. If you opt out, then if you (or they) hit zero balance your card is just rejected. No fees. You can't overdraw plus you are on notice of a problem if the level is below what you thought it was. I would also add from personal experience that you should keep most of your money out of the ATM card account. Just put enough in it to cover your cash needs and get a "real" credit card (Citi Double Cash Back 2% is the best) for charges. That way thieves can't drain your savings. I believe that all online accounts have an opt out link. And remember - if they (any counter party) suggest it - you reject it. They aren't your friends. They are another animal that wants to eat you.

Izziban Sushi, East Colonial

I went to this Korean owned Asian/Sushi restaurant on 50 near 436 two Tuesdays ago. It was on the way to the airport and I just wanted to knock it out of the queue. I was full from the bistro, but, I got a Salmon Bento Box for $10. Everything else was around this price or more and the sushi didn't look great. The salmon was fine. It was grilled. The rangoon was left untouched. The miso was bland. The gyoza was the same frozen one they all serve. The salad was ok. I didn't touch the rice. The California Roll was ok. They didn't screw up the rice. This is another hard call. The place is an old gay bar (so they tell me). It looks like a dirty college bar. It is a huge place on the lake near the private airport. It has been open for a few months. I sat on the enclosed deck. Three other parties were eating. All the tables have electric hot plates for Korean dishes. The sushi set up seems too tiny to be the focus. I would guess that it would be a fun place for college aged consumers that don't mind the conditions. They serve until 2am. Service was fine. They have another place on one of those weird sounding roads. They have an all you can eat sushi option if that helps describe the number of "stars" they would garner. If I went back, it would have to be because everything else was closed or I was drunk. And that isn't as unlikely as you would expect.