Inside D.C.’s New Show-Stopping Ode to Tokyo Nightlife | Eater DC

"Tucked right off the Massachusetts Avenue NW entrance, Dear Sushi centers around an omakase tasting that honors tradition while showcasing what Okuwa has learned along the way: a $75 dinner that begins with bite-sized seasonal snacks and moves through sushi courses presented in both “old school” and “new school” preparations — for example, Bluefin served the traditional way with soy and wasabi or in a modern take with “burnt” miso and foie gras — and offers optional upgrades like prized cuts of otoro tuna, caviar, and wagyu. Drenched in light from floor-to-ceiling windows, the room feels bright and relaxed, and the drinks program leans heavily on sake with light, acid-forward cocktails (the martini blends tea-infused Japanese gin, vodka, and sake with shiso) to pair with the freshness of the sushi." - Evan Caplan