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RESTAURANT: |
NOZAWA |
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LOCATION: |
2211 N. Frontage Road (West Vail Lodge), Vail, Colorado |
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DATE: |
August 13, 1998 |
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MEAL: |
Dinner |
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DECOR: |
Understated Japanese (Painted walls with Japanese figures) |
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BREAD: |
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SALAD: |
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APPETIZER: |
California Roll ($5.95 for 6 pieces) - excellent Miso Soup (comes with dinner) - served in attractive bowls with matching spoons, very good
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ENTREE: |
Sukiyaki ($17.95) - excellent |
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Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura ($19.95) - excellent, at my request, the restaurant doubled the appetizer size and made it an entree, consisted of 6 large shrimp, onions, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, zucchini |
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DESSERT: |
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OTHER: |
There is a Sushi Bar that patrons can sit at |
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A list of Sushi and Sashimi items is on a menu at each table along with a pencil. Diners circle their choices and give them to the wait person |
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There were several "Nightly Specials" that were posted on a blackboard. These items also appeared on the menu, but were half the menu price |
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Serves 20 oz. Sapporo beer |
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Elegant presentation of the food |
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Very gracious and helpful wait staff |
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1960's - 1970's background music a bit too loud |
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OVERALL: |
A |
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Although we felt this restaurant was a bit pricey for the location, it was a lovely dining experience |