361844 Fri Jan 19 05:29:41 -0800 2007 4 2 Los Angeles Area 0 2205223 Providence is the answer for outstanding Sushi with Japanese style cooked fish, menu below from last night. Absolutely Incredible! I talked to Hiro Urasawa at IMP this morning and he's going to Providence tomorrow (fri)for lunch , he's knows his Sushi. Chef’s menu 1/17/07 kumamoto oyster lemon gelée/american caviar uni satsuma tangerine, yuzu kosho kanpachi sashimi white truffle, olive oil lemon, soy gelée big eye tuna pea tendril soup, carrot/vadouvan espuma dungeness crab blood orange, nasturtium, beet paper maine lobster risotto cinnamon, black truffle, pistachio nougatine nancy’s diver scallops tahitian squash, lardon, rosemary, shimeji mushroom st. pierre late harvest gewürztraminer, emulsion, piquillo peppers wild quinault river steelhead foie gras ravioli, crosnes, truffles, pied de mouton cheese lollipops frozen banana capsule, liquid frangelico caramel center, chocolate sorbet 125-ea including Truffles (w&b) Fri Jan 19 05:29:41 -0800 2007 10210 russkar 1 2303270 I'm curious about what you mean by "Providence is the answer for outstanding Sushi with Japanese style cooked fish". I've been to Providence several times, it's the sushi part that I didn't understand. Sat Feb 17 17:12:22 -0800 2007 2303256 57178 LAfoodfiend 2 2303574 Providence is able to create fine Japanese Style dishes is what I mean. Apparently Hiro from Urasawa thinks the food is pretty good also. He's been there twice and he's the Master of Japanese Cuisine for most of us, especially in LA. Sat Feb 17 20:19:08 -0800 2007 2303270 10210 russkar 1 2310576 i was there last week. It was one fo the best meals I've ever had. I had the tasting menu and the kanpachi/tuna tartar was exquisite. Tue Feb 20 10:45:48 -0800 2007 2205223 65878 djblisk 2 2310612 I couldn't agree more. I'd eat there every week if my purse could handle it. Tue Feb 20 10:51:52 -0800 2007 2310576 21341 hrhboo