sushi fix

lots of people enjoying dinner on india street in little italy tonight, considering it was a wednesday. this area continues to improve from the one-dimensional italian restaurant destination it was just a couple of years ago, to a fun mix of varied restaurants, clubs and new condo projects. in particular, the new sushi restaurant/club crudo looks like something that belongs in the gaslamp, which makes sense, considering it's run by the owners of on broadway. crudo is pretty slick, with several big screen tv's behind the bar, a dance floor beyond the dining area, and a modern design.

we had a coupon for a free sushi roll at the new sushi fix in little italy, so naturally that's where we ended up. the place was fairly empty, and we grabbed a table on the ample patio outside. we could actually watch the padres sweeping the dodgers on the projection tv through the window. so, a warm evening, a patio facing a vibrant street, sushi, padres - not too shabby. the sushi was decent but nothing fantastic. and plastic plates should merit lower prices than those on the menu, but you're paying for location, i guess.

most restaurants in little italy have a narrow strip of tables squeezed against the sidewalk, but the large patio here will keep me coming back. this is another part of downtown i'd consider living in, especially if the area continues to diversify in terms of things to do. it's not as loud as the gaslamp, and you've got some great views of the bay - at least until the high rises fill in.