Akiko's Restaurant & Sushi Bar

"If I knew I was going to die tomorrow morning I'd probably be eating some really high-end sushi tonight," Anthony Bourdain, RIP, famously said in 2013. The famous chef and writer would have done well at Akiko's. This chic downtown restaurant uses local and seasonal fresh fish from two sources: local purveyors and Japan's Tsukiji Fish Market, which arrives daily. Well aware of the problem of overfishing, Akiko's avoids overfished stock and stays committed to using as much sustainable, organic and local products as possible. The warm and competent staff are a perfect compliment to the exquisite sushi, and the rustic earth tones of the restaurant, complete with imported rosewood floors and exposed brick walls add an exceptional atmosphere. Reservations highly recommended for this special restaurant.