"What It Is: An omakase sushi restaurant on the Upper East Side Perfect For: Date Night, Unique Dining Experience If you’re into the idea of eating sushi that’s been blowtorched and possibly topped with truffle, and are comfortable paying around $100 for it (but not $200 or $300), you may want to check out Sushi Ishikawa. This relatively new Upper East Side restaurant does omakase that starts at $85 for 12 courses, which include a bunch of sushi topped with interesting ingredients as well as some sashimi-ish small plates. It’s definitely not the place for raw fish purists, but it is a place for a pretty good time. Make sure to sit the bar. The Verdict: Check it out if you’re a committed explorer of high-end sushi." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren
