One mocktail to go: Namo
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Forgo expensive airfare and head to this Dallas sushi bar for a Japanese dining and drinking experience.
Why it matters: Chef Kazuhito Mabuchi buys his restaurant's fish, and many other ingredients, directly from Japan, where he was born and raised.
- Mabuchi ages and cures the fish depending on type and cut, giving diners a more traditional sushi experience.
Driving the news: Abstaining from alcohol to start the year, known as Dry January, has grown in popularity in the past five years. It is often blended into the New Year's resolutions to be healthier this time around.
- Even just drinking less or turning to mocktails in between the cocktails can have major health benefits.
Vibe check: Namo offers high-top seating around the sushi bar, giving diners a full view of the food preparation.
- The restaurant offers a small cocktail list with help from neighboring Bar Colette.
What to order: Hojichata — toasted rice, pineapple and hojicha, a roasted green tea.
- For an alcoholic drink, we also ordered the lychee martini for $18.
Where: Namo, 3699 McKinney Ave., #305
Cost: $16
Six-word review: Rich, fruity, robust. Perfect alcohol substitute.
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