Joss sushi, Red Springs Cafe and the ocean
Today's Table Talk column in the Taste section led with an item on the opening of Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar in the spot where Kawasaki was. I had to tread delicately about the relationship between the two restaurants because I'm not sure what it is, and I hope people will judge the new place on its own merits. Certainly the Annapolis Joss has lots of fans.
I also mention the new Red Spring Cafe, which I wrote about earlier. I got an e-mail today from them saying they had updated the Web site and they do sell more than chocolates. So someone there has a sense of humor. ...
And, of course, there was Top 10 Redux, although there was no way to link to the previous posts in print, so it was a little strange. But maybe it lured readers to the blog itself.
I'm sitting here writing this in a room where if I peer out the window I can just see the ocean, by the way. Now I better go out and look for some beach restaurants.
(Kenneth K. Lam/Sun photographer)
Comments
You mean the Sun won't put you up in an ocean front room?
Posted by: Jack Ziegler | May 20, 2009 4:24 PM
The Table Talk column also mentioned Meli, where we ate on Mother's Day. The food was very good but they seemed overwhelmed and not at all prepared for the afternoon crowd.
We were seated at 2:00 and got our 3 omelets and burger about 3:30. I'll give them one more chance on a non-holiday to see if service improves.
Also, I just walked by Paolo's in Towson; any idea when it closed? There were people inside, sweeping the floor and rearranging fixtures so maybe something else is on the way.
Posted by: Kathy | May 21, 2009 1:18 PM
I love Joss in Annapolis! And not just because for many years, a polaroid of me celebrating a birthday (or anniversary?) at that restaurant was pinned up right next to the door. Did Kawasaki close?
Posted by: ATigerintheKitchen | May 24, 2009 11:38 AM
Did Kawasaki close?
You could say that. The FBI gave them a very bad review.
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravy | May 24, 2009 12:07 PM
Here's that review:
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/md/Public-Affairs/press_releases/press07/BaltimoreKawasakiRestaurantOperatorsOrderedtoForfeitover1MillioninAssets.html
Posted by: chowsearch | May 24, 2009 1:47 PM