Bucks is my favorite pizza place in town. To like Bucks you must like Racine style pizza(thiiiiinnnnn crust and cheap). I like that Bucks dosent waste their money on niceties like pizza boxes, delivery, or operating out of somewhere other than an old defunct car wash. they focus on their pizza instead, and they do pizza very well.

positive

I'm a long-time US resident of Japanese origin. This place is a rare find, one of the few Japanese restaurants in the U.S. that's comparable to a fine-dining restaurant in Tokyo or Kyoto. I've been to many Japanese restaurants in NYC, Phoenix, and elsewhere, but ShinBay is the closest to a high-end restaurant in Japan I've been to. First off--ShinBay is NOT a sushi restaurant. Although it offers a sushi course, the chef's background is clearly more in the Ryotei/Kaiseki (Japanese Haute-cuisine) tradition than the Sushi craftsman's. Japanese ryotei-type meals are characterized by an attention to detail, high quality ingredients, and cooking techniques that highlight the quality of the ingredients. Some of the dishes are challenging to an American palate. My wife (who is American) commented that with some dishes she can understand that this is very fine food, but she had trouble fully enjoying it. That said, if you want authentic Japanese fine cuisine that goes beyond mere sushi, this is one of the best places in the U.S. to get it.

positive

Excellent sushi. Excellent service. Worth every penny! With so many choices to choose from, this place is my favorite. They buy the largest tunas I've seen.

positive

Not much I can say that hasn't been covered. Comfortable upscale - Western decor, well laid out room, and you can count on consistently great service, food and libation. Definitely dig the happy hour - what a great place to start! Also dig how perfect the Manhattan was. It's shocking how many places screw up such a classic (and truly simple) cocktail. Some friends were in from out of town and really wanted to go here for dinner. Kenneth, our server was flawless! (And I am not just saying that becuase I recognized him from a restaurant he used to work at and we have friends in common.) Within our group, we had the pork green chile, fried chicken, salmon, ribs and lamb. A couple sides of green chile mac, a side of asparagus, and a couple to-go boxes at the end! All the dishes were fresh, flavorful, and plated beautifully. Will definitely be back - and I have plans on working my way through the happy hour drink list. What a wonderful goal! :)
positive