...and I said YES. He was beautiful....possibly typical, but sometimes it's worth the chance. My favorite, absolute favorite thing to do on a first date is eat sushi. You can tell a lot about a person by their sushi choices. First and foremost, you can quickly rule out those who fabricate when they say "oh, yeh I love sushi", then you get to the restaurant and they order the California Roll. Can I just say?...that really bothers me. Makes you wonder what else they might be lying about right? Anyway, one would not find a more perfect date than the one I experienced at Sushi Para ii. True, the actual date has a lot to do with the outcome here, but the food, the ambiance, it all comes together in perfect harmony. Sushi Para has a definite Soho feel to it...very city...very much a place to grab a bite with friends, alone, or as mentioned, a date.(In this photo: Gia Claire, Professional Blogess taking the BYOB...SERIOUSLY)
On a Friday night, you can count on a long wait...in excess of forty-five minutes so plan ahead. They only take reservations of five or more people. It's also BYOB so be sure to pack your favorite bottle for the evening, if that's your thing. The place is buzzing with chatter and people speaking in foreign tongue, which always makes me feel, much like I do when getting a pedicure, that they simply MUST be talking about me since I can't understand. But I'm just crazy that way. The tables are close and lack intimacy so you may have to wait longer to find just the right spot. The sushi is good quality and there is a large selection of rolls, and other items that tempt your palate. Now lean in for this little secret because it's one of the
main reasons you may want to stand in line with a straw in your bottle of wine whilst waiting....it's ALL YOU CAN EAT...for only $19. Good quality, excellent variety, and as much as you can possibly desire. As for me, the "all you can eat" part is nice, though I'm learning to temper my Bikram Yoga appetite, but in the case of my very tall, tall drink of water date, he was shovelling it in like tuna was becoming extinct! And as well he should...that six pack of abs aren't going to maintain themselves! (I mean, I didn't actually see them, but a girl can always tell).
An excellent choice, I recommend you grab a nice bottle of wine and meet a great girl there...you never know where it will lead you.
As for me, the night ended in "The Kiss", much like the painting by Gustav Klimt...need I say more?
Sushi Para ii is located at 2256 N. Clark St. 73.477.3219
Tru Rating:
Palate: TTT
Assist Me: TT
Buzz Factor: T
Pretty People: TT
Pocket Change/Checking/Savings: Checking
