Izu (CLOSED)

Brought to us by the owner of the Sushi Hana and Lemongrass Grill chains, Izu specializes in Japanese bar food: a selection of traditional Izakaya fare like buta kakuni (braised pork with potato and onion in a thick soy broth) and maguro natto, a love-it-or-hate-it dish of fermented soybeans and tuna. Less intrepid diners can fill up on yakitori skewers and teriyaki plates while wannabe warblers can have their karaoke and eat, too: The downstairs lounge has a full menu and your choice of private karaoke rooms.