Sushi South and North
Musashino
347 Greystone, 795-8593
Dinner Sun & Tue-Thu, 5-10pm; Fri & Sat, 5-10:30pm
Hey, Austin, we actually have a first-rate sushi bar right here in town!
Located in the same building as Chinatown, on the southbound frontage road of
MoPac just north of Far West Boulevard, is the chic but almost hidden
Musashino. Serving a whopping variety of sushi and a small selection of
Japanese appetizers, the under-advertised restaurant features fine fish and
friendly service. The regular sushi dinner goes for $12 and includes miso soup,
salad, three pieces of a roll, and seven different pieces of sushi (chef’s
choice, so it changes daily) that melt in your mouth. It’s also available with
all the sushi cooked, for those who can’t deal with raw fish.
Shogun
1807 Slaughter Lane, Suite #225, 292-1580
Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:30am-2pm; Dinner Mon-Sat, 5:30pm-10pm
The Korean-owned Shogun ironically serves a solid selection of reasonably
priced sushi and Japanese cuisine, as well as stir fries and a few other
generic Asian dishes. Specialties of the house include sukiyaki, tempura,
teriyaki, teppanyaki, udon, and soba. The menu also
features some interesting salads (e.g., house salad with hot mustard dressing,
seafood salad with wasabi dressing, crab salad with seaweed and
cucumber), as well as an amusing and affordable children’s section; the Ninja
Turtle Dinner, Karate Champion Dinner, or Little Shogun Dinner each go for
about $5. Sushi ranges from $3-7; the maki and hand roll sections
include such unorthodox items as the Spider Roll, Hawaiian Roll, and Rock’n
Roll. – Patrick Earvolino
Local Bakery Founder a New Woman
Check out the June 1995 issue of New Woman magazine for the article
detailing the history of Austin’s Sweetish Hill Bakery from its 1975 birth to
its present success. The article highlights founder Patricia Bauer-Slate’s
experiences as a successful businesswoman and was written by world-renowned
food writer and former New York Times restaurant critic Mimi Sheraton.
Sweetish Hill co-owners Bauer-Slate and Jim Murphy entertain invited guests,
partners, and employees old and new at an anniversary celebration at the 1120
West Sixth Street bakery location, Thursday, May 25.
Belgian Treat
If you count yourself among the people who appreciate art, travel, and
history with your fine food, consider this interesting opportunity. Cooking
instructor and importer Marie-Claire Quittelier of the Belgian Trading Company
and Cindy Burrows of Network Travel will host a 10-day discovery tour of
Belgium in September, 1995. For infor-mation, contact Quittelier (323-5832) or
Burrows (250-9351).
New and Noshworthy
Jim-Jim’s Water-Ice Company
615-A East Sixth Street, 708-8285
Open daily noon-10pm
According to Jim Moy, owner of Jim-Jim’s Water-Ice Co., Philadelphians cool
off with an iced treat known as “Italian Water-Ice,” and Moy is introducing
this East Coast treat to Austinites. “Water-ice” is made with real fruit, pure
cane sugar, and water, which are quickly frozen to produce a smooth texture. No
dairy, no fat, and no cholesterol to clog your arteries while you’re cooling
off. Although the flavors change daily, some of the more popular choices are
reported to be vanilla, pi�a colada, watermelon, lemon, strawberry,
grape, tangerine, and banana.
The refreshing treat comes in various sizes; the seven-ounce cup costs
85cents, the medium $1.25, and the large $1.75. If you’d rather not eat it on
the hoof, buy a quart to take home for a mere $3.75. Jim-Jim’s is located in
the Grant Plaza building between I-35 and Red River, on the east end of the
entertainment district. They also operate a concession stand on Guadalupe near
the Renaissance Market. – Virginia B. Wood
This article appears in May 26 • 1995 and May 26 • 1995 (Cover).