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Pacific Rim creations OMAKASE EXPERIENCE BY PRIME FISH DELIVERS TOKYO-STYLE SUSHI IN AN ELABORATE 16-COURSE TASTING MENU | by Michael J. Solender | photographs by Kenty Chung
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harlotte Chef Robin Anthony is obsessed with the culinary bounty of the sea. His newly opened Cotswold restaurant, Omakase Experience by Prime Fish, showcases his preferred way of bringing the wondrous tastes of cold Asia-Pacific waters to diners through the intricacies of Japanese cuisine. Here, Anthony’s central focus on Edomae (Tokyo-style) sushi reveals a balanced interpretation with a minimalist touch, one tiny bite at a time. Area sushi consiglieres know Anthony from his work with Charlotte sushi maven Birdie Yang of Yama Asian Fusion, his run as head chef at Ballantyne’s Red Sake, and his own popular Prime Fish, the sushi and sake bar that opened in 2021. There, he introduced an omakase experience, where diners trust the chef to prepare and present a special menu featuring Pacific Rim delicacies largely unfamiliar to western palates. The special tasting dinners were so popular, Anthony shifted the entire concept to Cotswold, where he’ll host two intimate seatings nightly. Six guests per seating will enjoy a 16-course menu entirely selected and prepared by Anthony. Special sake pairings are also available. Here’s a taste of what those lucky enough to land a seat will find.
