Fusion restaurants in USA
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Cafe 976
PB denizens of all shapes and colors flock to this mellow, yellow converted 1920s beach house for the magnolia-shaded gardens, the wraparound porch studded with colorful chairs, and eclectic comfort food like Indian tuna curry (limited menu at night) and vegetarian chili. There's local art on the walls and often more being produced right at the tables. Kids will be spoiled by options like grilled cheese with the crusts cut off.
You're all set if you need some wi-fi vibes to go with all the groovy ones here.
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Trumbull Kitchen
At this slick downtown eatery you can get bites of anything from dim sum, tapas, stone pies or (and?) fondue. The bar stays open later on the weekend, the longer to sample the impressive cocktail list.
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Chino Latino
This shiny, spangled place is the Uptown scenester hangout. The food is Latin-Asian fusion, with novelties such as a satay bar and the large, shared pupu (Polynesian- influenced appetizer) platter.
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Chinois
Wolfgang Puck scores again, this time with signature Cal-Asian fusion served in a chic Far East–meets–West Coast setting. Pair the firecracker shrimp with a sugared tower of mochi (pounded rice cakes) or a premium glass of cold sake. It’s only a deal at lunch. Also recommended: 808 Chef Jean-Marie Josselin dials Hawaii on the coconut wireless daily to procure the raw goods that fuel this Pacific Rim delight. Don’t neglect the ‘deconstructed’ ahi roll. Cypress Street Marketplace Charge made-to-order salads and pizza, Asian stir-fries and healthy wraps to your ‘smart’ card, then pay as you exit the food court. Tables overlook the casino floor. Trevi Fountain…
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Komi
At the time of writing, the critical consensus was Komi was serving the best food in the capital. There’s an admirable simplicity to the changing menu, which is rooted in Greece and influenced by everything, primarily genius. Suckling pig for two; scallops and truffles; a roasted baby goat. It all comes together, because here it’s not just the food, but the incredible attention and measured pacing provided by the staff. You pay for Komi, but what you get is one of Washington’s most knockout dining experiences. Komi’s Venetian fairytale of a dining space doesn’t take groups larger than four, and you need to reserve way in advance – like, now.
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Lucy's Grill & Bar
Nestled in windward Kailua at the end of the Pali Hwy, this contemporary bistro is one of the best dining and drinking options outside of Honolulu. The menu is a fusion of Hawaiian-Euro-Asian served among a breezy outdoor patio, full bar overlooking the dining area and open kitchen. And if you like exotic bar drinks, try local concoctions like the pineapple martini or Li Hing Mui margarita made from a famous sweet and sour 'crack-seed' candy.
Dishes range from salt-crusted rib-eye steak to a spinach and caramelized onion pizza with liliko'i (passion fruit) puree.
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Indebleu
This dramatic looking space is an oasis of hipness in the heart of Downtown. Reach the muted beige-and-cream dining room on the second floor via a futuristic catwalk to join Washington's beautiful people - from sports stars and politicos to TV personalities and local hipsters - in an exotic explosion of Indian-influenced French grub. Attentive service and delicious food are plusses, although the pulsating house track din drifting up from the lounge makes conversation hard. If you'd rather just grab a cocktail, join the Euro crowd at the orange-hued mod bar downstairs.
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Source
Wolfgang Puck makes your visit to the Newseum a tasty, stylish one, with an icily modern two-story restaurant that feels like the canteen of a spaceship. The food is typical of Puck’s fusion repertoire, which favors Asian flavors – tuna tartar tipped with shaved bonito and sesame-miso cones. The most interesting palette experiments involve Puck-ish (heh) variations on local standards; pairing a Maryland crab cake with a tempura-fried soft crab could be insulting to native cuisine, but ends up creating an intriguing dichotomy of taste experiences.
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New Heights
This airy 2nd-floor restaurant, winner of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) design award, overlooks Rock Creek Park. Acclaimed chef Arthur Rivaldo serves up delicious new American dishes with Asian and Mediterranean influences and complementary wines. Specialties range from local jumbo lump crab cakes (and they do mean jumbo) to the exotic Opaka-Paka Hawaiian red snapper grilled with black trumpets and grapefruit.
The signature appetizer, black-bean and goat cheese pâté, is a rich, creamy delicacy.
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Tantra
One of South Beach's coolest celebrity hot spots, Tantra is based on the premise that all senses are to be awakened...and it certainly delivers in the visual, aural and taste departments. Large portions of eclectic cuisine like Thai spiced duck confit with an orange-scented cucumber salad share the stage with Moroccan spiced lamb with mint and mango.
The lobby features freshly cut grass, while the bar pulses to Tantric music as sweet somethings wander around offering aphrodisiac cocktails.
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Taranta
Europe meets South America at this Italian restaurant with a Peruvian twist. So, for example, gnocchi is made from yucca and served with a spicy lamb ragout; salmon filet is encrusted with macadamia nuts, and filet mignon with crushed espresso beans. There’s an incredible selection of Italian, Chilean and Argentinean wines, all of which are organic or biodynamic. Taranta has taken other environmental measures and is well on its way to becoming a Certified Green Restaurant.
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Jinja
Asian fusion cuisine and tropical cocktails make this bright spot a place to linger. Choose from among Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, and Malaysian-style mains, but whatever else you do, don't miss the wasabi mashed potatoes. The kids' menu keeps young ones happy and the drinks menu inspires adults to be bold - try a Polynesian 'party bowl' with four straws (around US$29) or a Thai martini (around US$9) with lime vodka and house-made lemongrass syrup.
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Kenichi
Many attempt Pacific fusion; Kenichi does it right. The likes of cranberry miso sauce, balsamic reduction and curry with mint-scented yogurt sauce fill a menu of fresh, quality seafood and meat. The portions are small yet memorable. Sushi and pupu could be combined for a less spendy meal. It's a shame the environment doesn't match the standard of the food, with an extremely plain dining room and an unadulterated outdoor area the only options.
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Jackson House Inn
Expect tranquility, exquisite views of Mt Tom and premier cuisine at the Jackson House. The prix-fixe menu might feature scallops and stone crab or duck in phyllo, followed by a main dish of pepper-crusted tuna or a juicy little squab lightly caramelized with maple syrup. The chef also offers a 10-course tasting menu at $95, a true treat for your tastebuds. End with the pumpkin brûlée, steamed lemon pudding or tarte tatin.
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Tabla
At first glance you'll wonder if you're reading the menu wrong--could lobster and haricot verts be Indian? Only in the hands of Goa-born and France-raised chef Floyd Cardoz, who masterfully blends American produce with his native staples. If you can't get in or you're just in a relaxed mood, stay downstairs at Cardoz's more casual Bread Bar. Order a Tablatini with your tandoori steak and watch the endless parade of street traffic.
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Café Hanalei
Enter this breezily elegant restaurant and…wow! A stupendous view of Hanalei Bay. The Asian-inspired island cuisine is good (if short of great). The best value is lunch, from a ⅓lb Kobe beef burger to a bento of teriyaki beef, mango-glazed chicken and fish tempura. Dinners highlight fish, eg pan-seared 'ahi with peanut-miso sauce. Skip the overpriced breakfasts but splurge on the decadent Sunday brunch around US$55.
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L'atelier De Joel Robuchon
If you've eaten at any of Robuchon's celebrated restaurants in Paris, Tokyo, London or Las Vegas, you know what to expect - a smorgasbord of flavors in tiny bites. Taking small plates and omakase to a whole new level, L'Atelier's frog legs croquettes, hangar steak, caramelized free-range quail stuffed with foie gras, served with potato puree, and lychee desserts are divine. Sit at the counter, if you can.
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3W & Blue Bar
Seemingly lifted en masse from Soho, this swinging eatery features a ‘blue bar’ and trance music that’s hard to tune out. Submit to the suggestive bamboo and red-lantern decor by ordering an Asian-inspired dish like sesame-crusted tuna. Or just go all the way with some sushi; the Dynamite roll – with shrimp, spicy tuna, salmon and avocado – is, well, dynamite ($12).
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Le Tarbouche
With its lovely, rich decor of saffron-colored walls accented by ultramarine glassware, Le Tarbouche - meaning 'fez' - serves refined Lebanese-French cuisine with innovative spice and ingredient combinations. Candlelight and lots of nooks and crannies make this a prime spot for romancing. The internationals come out late on Saturday nights to dance to world-beat Latin and Middle Eastern music.
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Elevation
Another new favorite among Aspenites, Elevation fuses continental and Asian cuisine. Think ahi pizza, slow-roasted rum-and-coke tacos, pork belly and papaya salad, sea scallops and Brie glazed in truffle honey, and hand-cut pappardelle with lobster bolognese. The bar glows, the chipotle-infused olive oil on the tables is striking, and the flashy, funky art on the walls lends a certain edge.
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Asia de Cuba
At this fusion of Cuban heat, Asian spice and the preeningly hip Mondrian Scottsdale hotel scene, you'll be licking your lips, gyrating those salsa-loving hips and puzzling about how they keep that white dining room so damn clean. Loaded with plates meant to be shared, the fun fusion menu includes dishes such as miso-glazed butterfish and Cuban-spiced chicken with Thai coconut sticky rice.
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Simon Pearce
Not only is Simon Pearce an unbeatable choice for an upscale meal but lunch is surprisingly affordable. Start by watching the artisans hand-blowing glass and throwing pottery in the basement workshops, then go upstairs and enjoy creative New American fare served on their handiwork. Very cool place - they even generate their own electricity from the waterfall the restaurant overlooks.
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NoMi
NoMi is perched on the 7th floor of the Park Hyatt hotel, offering a sleek, art-filled interior and spectacular views over the Magnificent Mile. Dishes combining French fare with Asian flair range from Maine lobster to sushi to black-truffle risotto. Reserve a window table around sunset – it’s one of the most romantic experiences that Chicago has to offer. Reservations are required.
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Pineapple Grill
- Maui, USA
- Restaurants › Fusion
Hot and fresh off the grill, this smart place is edging out the competition with its innovative fusion fare. Tantalize the tastebuds with the likes of lobster-coconut bisque and Maui-coffee roasted duck breast. A well-matched wine list and a grand hilltop view make this a prime dining choice. Come before 18:00 to take advantage of the three-course ($32) sunset dinner specials.
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3660 On the Rise
Of the top-end Hawaii regional restaurants, 3660 will woo diners skeptical of white tablecloths. The dishes are sensible without being flamboyant and include familiar surf-and-turf ingredients that are either seared or pan-cooked. But the result is far from country-club fare thanks to the thoughtful additions of Hawaiian flavors. The restaurant is between 12th and 13th Aves.
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