The B-well Sushi and Cafe
6184 Quinpool Rd., Halifax
428-4019
www.thebwell.com
Rating: ***
Brunch & drinks for two: $30
Signature Dish: Dragon Roll
Signature Drink: Japanese Tea
The name intrigues, so we drop by B-well for lunch. There is lots of natural light and the decor is bright and cheery. One young woman is curled up in an armchair, sipping tea and reading a novel. It’s that kind of place.
The menu features noodles and rolls and a small selection of nigiri and sashimi. The $11.95 lunch special offers a comforting bowl of miso soup, garden salad, tea or coffee and a choice of two kinds of rolls. I have the California Roll and this day’s special, Crispy Spicy Tuna, which proves to be my favourite.
The Dragon Roll ($8.50) sounds tempting — two giant prawn tempura and green lettuce wrapped in avocado with soy sauce. The eight pieces arrive looking suitably dramatic, but the prawns don’t taste fresh.
My pal has a yummy bowl of Tempura Udon Noodles ($8.50) in a spicy broth with shrimp and vegetable tempura. It’s large and satisfying.
While the food could be improved, our server is charming and our visit leaves us feeling well.
Dining out
Italian
A Taste of Piedmont with Vitaliano Tirrito, takes places this Monday at 6:30 p.m. Onyx, 5680 Spring Garden Rd. Tickets got for $80 plus tax per person for a three-course menu with six wines including Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga D’Alba. To book: email mark@bytheglass.ca
Wine, Dinner and Music
An evening of fine wine, dinner and symphony, tonight at Saege Restaurant, 5883 Spring Garden Rd. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $70 plus tax per person, which includes a three-course menu, two glasses of Trius wine, gratuities and symphony ticket. To book: email mark@bytheglass.ca.
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Tasty
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