Tucked inside the glamorous B Ocean Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., with a view of the beach that will have you feeling like you have been whisked away to a tropical paradise, Saia Sushi is quickly becoming THE go-to place for sushi, whether you be an out-of-town guest or you live next door. I recently enjoyed one of their monthly Saia at Sunset dinners, which pairs multiple courses of the freshest caught sushi and other menu items with specialty sake.
Led by Sake expert Carrie Becker, my five course dinner was an extravaganza of flavors, accompanied by premium sake’s that enhanced the flavor of each course. Carrie’s presentation was filled with history and JUST the right amount of information, leaving my taste buds to do the discerning. I have to admit that going in, I was not much of a Sake enthusiast, but came out with a bottle of an amazing SPARKLING Sake tucked into my purse for a special occassion. It is TOTALLY the champagne of Japanese libations.
Of course Chef Subin Chenkorsorn outdid himself beginning with a plate of melt on your tongue duo tataki (of local Florida wahoo and Big eye Tuna) that set the tone for this amazing feast.
From the bluepoint crispy oysters through the just sweet enough banana harumaki the food was delicious, plated beautifully, and an experience one MUST enjoy every now and then. Luckily, Saia offers the Saia at Sunset dinners on a monthly basis ($54 per person or $99 per couple including complementary valet parking). They are usually held on a Tuesday, but check with the restaurant for exact dates (they vary from month to month).
I’ll bring you MORE about the glamorous B Ocean hotel soon, but didn’t want you to miss out on this FABULOUS Champagne Living style dinner.
Saia is located in the B Ocean
999 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
For reservations call: 954-302-5252
Saia invited me to an all expense paid media dinner this week…I ate, drank and had a blast. All opinions are strictly my own.
April Decheine says
A great place! Love Ft Lauderdale, one of my favorite cities to vacation at when I am in Florida.
HilLesha says
I still can’t bring myself to eat sushi, lol!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
LOVE sushi — this would be a fun date-night idea.
Marcie W. says
Such a huge sushi fan and it’s been much too long since I’ve had a great sushi/sake night. This looks fabulous as well as delicious!
Zipporah says
It really was Marcie. My husband won’t eat it, so I have to find friends who want to go out, or JUMP at the chance for media dinners like this one.
Zipporah says
It would. The fun part is (that I forgot to include) is that you sit at communal tables, so I got to make new friends as well.
Zipporah says
At first I couldn’t either. I’d always order a California Roll (just veggies in rice) when I went out with friends. UNTIL…I tried a spicy tuna roll – which HOOKED ME FOREVER.
Zipporah says
You’ll have to tell me when you’re in town April. I’d love to take a drive down and meet for lunch (Sushi maybe?)
Billie says
It looks very fancy. I’ve never had sushi or sake, not a seafood fan.
Courtney says
Ooh I love sushi missed it so being pregnant!
Zipporah says
It was actually quite casual. The best part is that the seating was communal, so we got to meet new people and make new friends.
Zipporah says
LOL – I remember waiting for my cup of coffee after being pregnant…only to realize that I was going to nurse and wouldn’t have one for a LONG, LONG time.
Notorious Spinks says
Your meal looks Yum Yum Yummy!
Kelly says
My husband would weep with happiness if we did something like this. We’re big into sashimi.
Lolo says
I love Sushi! A favorite place to go for date night.
Rochester Sushi says
This looks too good! Thanks for great post!
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