Pizza Strada's hulking, riveted-metal pizza oven is a steampunk work of art. Sitting just behind the main counter area, it provides customers with a ringside view of their pizzas as they're fired up and acts as a natural center of attention in the busy dining room. The pizzas baked in that oven are first-rate, and have won international recognition from overseas pizza critics who judge.... [Continue reading]

Among the handful of shops preparing Hawaiian plate lunches for take-out, the biggest, most diverse menu we've found is here at Maikai Kitchen, located in a narrow alleyway on the island of Tsukishima. The main draw is their lineup of a dozen types of poke, ranging from lomi-lomi salmon and maguro yukke to ahi jalapeno and ebi garlic. You can order poke or other items from the deli case.... [Continue reading]

Zebra is a comfortable spot to relax for an hour or two - you can chat with friends or read a book while enjoying the view of the ships and boats out on Tokyo Bay. People bring bicycles, dogs, babies, dogs in baby carriages - there's plenty of room for everyone in the sprawling open space. An open-air terrace on one end accommodates people with pets, while seats at the other end offer a.... [Continue reading]