Kadence

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"Kadence became one of the city’s best restaurants the moment it opened back in 2017, and eight years on, the nine-seat sushi and sake bar inside an all-black edifice still offers one of the best dining experiences in the city with its intimate omakases, kaisekis, sushi lunches, and Japanese breakfasts. Co-founders Mark Berdin and Jennifer Banagale, along with a dedicated team of cooks and servers, continue to plate impeccably presented Japanese dishes in raw, cooked, and always decadent form. The pair isn’t shy about closing the restaurant down for prolonged periods to travel (or take much-needed breaks), so checking the schedule on Tock is essential. Those with tighter budgets can still indulge in the Kadence experience by dining at the bar. Best of all, walk-ins are welcome." - Faiyaz Kara

"Husband and wife team Mark and Jennifer Berdin are the drivers behind this light-hearted operation that began as a mini counter in a market. Impressed? We are too. With limited seats, the mood is anything but solemn: Chef Berdin is a boisterous character whose colorful commentary and fastidious cooking style make for fun foils. To the tune of Frank Sinatra, Eminem, and nightclub beats, expect a progression of dishes that highlight exceptional product, classic methods, and bold flavors. Recent highlights include blue crab fritters, plump oysters with yuzu vinegar, and a beautiful sashimi platter. To be clear, this omakase yields a great deal of food – and that’s before it’s time for nigiri. Hojicha ice cream makes for a sweet ending." - Michelin Inspector

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"Kadence became one of the city’s best restaurants the moment it opened back in 2017, and seven years on, the eight-seat sushi and sake bar inside an all-black edifice still offers one of the best dining experiences in the city with its intimate omakases, kaisekis, sushi lunches, and Japanese breakfasts. Co-founders Mark Berdin and Jennifer Banagale, along with newly anointed head chef Tetsuya Nakamura, continue to serve impeccably crafted multi-course meals. The sake program is second to none." - Faiyaz Kara

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"Accessed through the bar via a sliding door, this sushi sanctum hosts just eight diners per seating and feels like being wise to a wonderful secret. Fun and light-hearted, the chef turns serious when focusing on the food. The omakase opens with hot dishes and cool sashimi. This is food that's free-spirited, yet manages to honor classic methods with pacing that is on point." - MICHELIN Guide

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"The Berdins now operate Kadence, an 8-seat, minimalist sushi and sake bar in Audubon Park that’s garnered a Michelin star in each of the last two years that the guide has appeared in Florida, along with a James Beard semifinalist selection for the husband-and-wife pair." - Faiyaz Kara