by Julie Shrewsbury | Apr 7, 2011 | Opinion
Variety is a must for some, while picky eaters just want simple food and still others declare bold taste and robust flavor choices a necessity. At Virago, those concerns are a thing of the past. Their entrees range from every roll combination you can image for sushi lovers to shrimp egg rolls, fried wontons, edamame, new-style sashimi and even Thai lobster shooters for those with slightly more exotic taste buds. For the manly men or less exotic eaters out there, they serve hearty filet mignon, pork in lemon butter sauce, Wagyu Sirloin and “angry chicken” (which is grilled chicken with a little kick over coconut rice). Seafood lovers, Virago hasn’t forgotten about you. They offer Scottish salmon, truffle sea bass, crab and shrimp dumplings, king crab legs, wild-caught prawn and blackened Ahi, just to name a few items. One of Virago’s signature dishes is a sushi roll entitled “The Bomb.” With a title like that, what should you expect? I’ll lay it out for you. “The Bomb” consists of tempura shrimp, avocado and asparagus on the inside, baked jumbo lump crab and spicy mayo on top and a touch of unagi sauce and scallions. Yum Yum! Although “The Bomb” did sound delicious, “Yum Yum” is actually the next roll I’m going to touch on. The “Yum Yum” is a crispy tempura roll with tuna, smoked salmon, cream cheese and ponzu. I could go on and on about Virago’s never-ending, delectable menu all day long. Virago’s has two locations in Nashville. One is located in the Gulch on McGavock Street and the other is downtown on Division Street. The atmosphere...
by Madalyn Chaffin | Jan 2, 2011 | News Slider
My quest for the best sushi in the Nashville area actually was born after a visit to a small spot in the Kroger shopping center on Franklin Road in Brentwood. It was there that I became a sushi devotee instead of one who refused to indulge. Peter’s Sushi, among the various restaurants that greet you when you go beyond the Chick-Fil-A, serves high-quality sushi. For many years, I refused to eat sushi. I simply didn’t like it, until I let my guard down at Peter’s. I have been a customer ever since. Peter’s is open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. -2:30 p.m. and then reopens from 5-10 p.m. The restaurant feels tight when it is busy, but the size of the crowd never affects the quality of service. Don’t be surprised if you see a celebrity dining with you. Many celebrities favor Peter’s, and head shots and autographs of various actors, musicians and other famous people cover the walls as evidence of their being there. The last time I visited Peter’s, I saw country music group Little Big Town. Peter’s makes the most common rolls, and their specialty rolls offer a variety of seafood and sauces. The California roll contains only crab so it is a safe choice if you don’t want to be adventurous. The basic composition of avocado and crab meat has a very distinct, but mild taste. The price for basic rolls vary yet are reasonable. To accompany your sushi, the regular wasabi and soy sauce are good, but I typically use spicy mayo. Also, Peter’s serves the best eel sauce, and I recommend that you try a roll or two in that sauce. Considering...
