Zutto

A long picnic table made of thick, dark wooden planks is the centerpiece of Zutto, a fusion restaurant that bills itself as a Japanese American pub. The table creates a communal atmosphere, whether you’re seated there next to strangers or just shouting a list of your favorite movies at people from a more conventional table along the wall. When it’s time to eat, small plates such as green papaya salad and chorizo, pastrami, and kimchi fried rice leave room for hot bowls of ramen or fresh offerings from an extensive sushi bar. Imported and domestic beers and dozens of sakes make meals complete.