I'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but all my life the only ramen I knew was the dime-a-pack instant ramen that got me through college. I was aware that ramen could be grownup food, I just hadn't had it. But on a recent cold day downtown, I was talked into lunch at Yatagarasu. It's a little different from the last time I was in that space, back when it was the indie … [Read more...]
Nami’s Bar & Grill
When Heirloom closed in 2017, downtown Lafayette lost a unique part of its restaurant scene. Nami's Bar & Grill, which opened in the same space at the end of 2018, is a worthy successor. Nami's is not a new Heirloom — it is its own thing — but it is a welcome addition. I recently visited with a friend for a Friday afternoon lunch and was pleased with what I saw. The … [Read more...]
Sushi Don Asian Fusion
Sushi Don Asian Fusion opened in December 2013 in the former location of Maza II, at the northwest corner of US 52 and Main Street in Lafayette. Similar to Maza, Sushi Don specializes in Korean and Japanese fare. I was not aware that Maza II had closed, and when a friend asked me to have lunch there, I had no idea what restaurant she was talking about. After my excellent dining … [Read more...]
Teppanyaki Grill
Location: 2641 Maple Point Dr, Lafayette (map it) Phone: (765) 446-0888 Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese, American Today I drove over by the mall to try out the newest buffet in town. It's located past the mall, on Maple Point Drive, close to the Kittles Furniture store. I really have no idea what was in that location before Teppanyaki. I'd be interested to know, because I don't … [Read more...]
Lounge Pre – CLOSED
Location: 731 Main Street Lafayette, IN (map it) Phone: 765-838-8346 Cuisine: Vietnamese So earlier this fall, I was going to see some artwork downtown by some of my friends. It was during a gallery walk event, and we were walking down Main Street when I looked over and saw this place called Pre. And I knew nothing about it. I'd never heard of it, and until that moment, … [Read more...]
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