Kizake Sushi opening? (Chandler, AZ)

To hell with lurking.

Kizake was definitely open for business on Wednesday night when I walked in there, talked to one of the staffers, and got a menu from them. I posted the details on Chow Bella the next day.

I stand behind my reporting. There was one single time I believed an account that a restaurant had closed -- because the owner of UC had also indicated to me that he was having troubles.

I don't have a problem with owning up to mistakes -- I called UC and posted a correction immediately, from home, before going to bed: http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2008/03/urban_campfire_burned_ouch.php

Razordogg's posting history reveals a strong affinity for the Trib's blog, which effed up the same exact way, without admitting it or apologizing. So how nice of you, Razordogg, to single out my "bad writing"!

Bon appetit!

Michele Laudig in Phoenix

Phoenix - Okonomiyaki/Katsu Curry

You said the magic word -- okonomiyaki is one of my favorite foods. Sadly, there is nowhere in Phoenix that serves it, to my knowledge. Cherry Blossom Noodle Cafe does have takoyaki, though, and you can buy okonomiyaki batter mix, okonomi sauce, and even kewpie mayonnaise at Fujiya Market (tiny place at SE corner of Priest and University in Tempe).

As for katsu curry, I don't know if anyone serves that, either, although I'd put my money on Sushi Ken in Ahwatukee as the most likely place to find it. Lots of restaurants have regular tonkatsu and chicken katsu, though.

Michele Laudig in Southwest

PHX New Times food writer's blog

Thank you! I should probably go back to being a lurker now, haha ;-)

Michele Laudig in Southwest