1. By Paul Hunter Zaid
When I lived in New York City I was introduced to sushi and fell
in love with it immediately. I know that quite a few people are un-
familiar with sushi, and immediately respond with "I couldn't eat
raw fish." Well, let me first tell you that it's simply not all raw fish.
This past month our community welcomed another new restau-
rant - Four Seas.
Four Seas is a Chinese and Japanese restaurant that serves your
favorite traditional Chinese dishes like orange chicken, beef with
broccoli, and chow mein. Four Seas goes beyond offering just tra-
ditional Chinese dishes and also serves sushi, a Japanese food con-
sisting of cooked rice combined with other ingredients such as
vegetables or raw seafood and rolled together and served with pick-
led ginger and wasabi (green horseradish) on the side.
Four Seas offers everything from great lunch specials, daily drink
specials, desserts, domestic and imported beer, wine, and a senior
and kids menu. Ready to break out of your box but unsure just
where to begin? If you are willing to try sushi order the California
Roll which consists of avocado and various vegetables, it's a great
stepping stone for the sushi novice. For soup order the Egg Drop
soup (wispy beaten eggs in chicken broth) or the Miso soup (broth
soup with cubes of tofu). Also, be sure to order a Sapporo beer - a
smooth Japanese beer that is sure to please most beer lovers.
On a beautiful Monday afternoon I took a stroll from the Red-
wood Gazette office located downtown to the famed summer treat
- Dari King located on Bridge street. I hadn't visited this beloved
spot since the term Y2K was a big concern. Immediately upon
walking into the entry of Dari King I noticed that time had simply
stood still, the paint, the counter, and the shake menu was as I re-
membered as a kid. Service was both relaxed and prompt and I re-
ceived my creme de menthe shake immediately and the chicken
sandwich was deliciously hot and substantial. Feeling nostalgic I
decided to eat my lunch on the bench outside and I felt blissfully
happy.
Redwood Falls may be a small town, yet we should appreciate the
changes that come to our community. We can take comfort know-
ing that a few classics simply never leave or change, and we can be
hopeful that every now and then we'll get a new eating establish-
ment. Be sure to enjoy the summer tradition of visiting Dari King
and for those seeking a new food adventure step into Four Seas,
you simply will not be disappointed.
July 2016 | July Weekender 15
Out and about
with Paul