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A long, dark bar with deep red napkins and neon blue lighting entices diners at R2 Kazoku to take a seat and see what might come next. From there, a counter full of fresh seafood encased in lit glass reveals diners' sushi selections before a chef readies them into edible art. A quick glance and the menu reveals an exponential number of options for the fish, including sashimi and special rolls such as the black dragon roll with eel. Chefs also pluck yakitori selections of pacific saury or pork belly straight from the grill, amazing everyone at their fingers' resistance to extreme heat.
Silk Lounge mixes nature and culture with its sleek yet cozy ambience, spacious patio, carefully crafted libations, and nightly entertainment. Guests seeking solace may retreat to a private booth to puff on a fine cigar ($8+), and revelers seeking a pleasant campfire vibe without rubbing two guitars together until they burst into flames can enjoy company at the patio's fire pit. Meanwhile, more than 20 varieties of single-malt scotch rest on hand to warm bellies, including an Auchentoshan old enough to drink itself (premium drinks are $12). A range of unique Chinese and Japanese wines can greet the tongue ($9 per glass), and a cool beer ($5) crisply complements an appetizer of chicken wings or calamari ($12+).