izakaya

several different kinds of sushi displayed on plates on a table. (Photo: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

First Look

Zeppelin Sushi and Kareoke Opens Monday Zeppelin, the newest restaurant from the team behind Chaplin’s ramen and cocktail bar in Shaw, opens Monday at 1544 Ninth St. NW in the former Shaw Bijou and French Quarter Brasserie building. Mixologists and brothers Ari and Micah Wilder
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Watch sumo wrestling and eat chanko-nabe, traditional Japanese hot pot. (Photo: Kenh14)Watch sumo wrestling and eat chanko-nabe, traditional Japanese hot pot. (Photo: Kenh14)

Food Bites

Eat Like a Sumo Wrsteler at Daikaya In honor of Japan’s Grand Sumo Tournament, one of six held annually, Daikaya located at 705 6th St. NW will show the sumo matches in the upstairs izakaya from May 10-24 during dinner. Sumo is a competitive full-contact sport where a rikishi
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