Someone who knows that better than the rest is General Manager Joong Charpentier of Double Bay’s Tanuki. The vibing izakaya has become a go-to for foodies since opening its doors earlier this year.

Prior to starting Bandit’s Joint, Nico, who is divorced, ran his own electronics trading business in Hong Kong and China for 18 years. He also ran a fusion izakaya in Shenzhen on the side for two ...

Bend’s newest Japanese restaurant, Yokocho Izakaya, was designed to fill a gap in the city’s Asian cuisine offerings. Rather than sushi-grade fish, the majority of the menu is cooked ...