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If there was a tournament for new restaurants today, UCHIKO would know how winning would feel, as this restaurant deserves a trophy.   Chef Tyson Cole unleashed his creative Executive Chef, Paul Qui, to create the menu for their “Japanese farmhouse”.  The food spoke of the huge talent Chef Qui possesses.  Just like Uchi, Uchiko is aiming for perfection.  As we sat down and were greeted by Chef Cole, he told us that we were in for a night to remember. And WOW, we are still remembering!
Uchiko was designed by Michael Hsu, aiming to provide an interior that is said to be of “aesthetic, crafted materials and warm finishes to round out the dining experience”.  We really like the feel of the restaurant, starting with the backdrop at the entry, to the openness of the kitchen at the sushi bar, and continuing to the glass-front private dining room.
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To go along with a stellar meal at Uchi, (see previous post Austin City Limits Festival and Uchi-Both World Class Acts) pairing the most exquisite wine selections is a MUST.  During our most recent experience at Uchi, we did just that! Our friend Ian McCaffery visited the Keeper Team in Austin and treated us to a meal at Uchi.  Ian is not only a great guy, but an especially good friend to have if you’re into wine – he is a Martin Wine Cellar retailer. His wealth of knowledge about wine and his enthusiasm and love of good food (and fun) was the perfect resource for this pairing exercise.  Ian suggested that we start off with a 3 year vertical of Comtes Lafon Meursault – 2003, 2004, and 2005.  At first, we saw this as an interesting choice because the 2003 vintage in Meursault didn’t receive the best press from some wine writers.  A glorious surprise, the Comtes Lafon 2003 was fabulous and drinking beautifully!

3 year vertical of Comtes Lafon Meursault-2003, 2004, 2005

3 Year Vertical of Comtes Lafon Meursault-2003, 2004, 2005

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Uchi, a well-known Japanese restaurant, staple of Austin, and a good friend of the Wine & Food Foundation has given us some new and exciting recipes to share with you!  The Uchi family of chefs, including Executive Chef Tyson Cole, Chef de Cuisine Paul Qui, and Pastry Chef Philip Speer, have shared some of their personal favorites with the Plate & Vine Interactive Cookbook for you to recreate in your own home.  With signature plates from their menu and their top selling dessert, you can’t go wrong. Also, to keep you up to date on the progress of the highly anticipated Uchiko (Uchi Restaurant the sequel), follow Chef Tyson Cole at www.uchikoaustin.blogspot.com.

Uchiviche is a seafood dish with refreshing texture and flavor and a top seller at Uchi.

Uchiviche

Uchiviche

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