When you have an amazing dining experience because of the food, because the wild taste-gasm that occurs on your palette, two things happen. First is that you remember it for a long time. The second is, it is difficult to top.
The single best sushi roll I've ever eaten in my entire sushi-eating life was at Coast Sushi, a trendy little restaurant in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago. Open since 2003, the menu of available rolls and dishes is constantly changing, often-times offering special selections for one night only.
While all of the rolls we ordered were fantastic, the one that made everyone talk (and talk and talk) was the "Smoked Pumpkin" roll. It consisted of smoked salmon, pumpkin spread, some spicy mayo, and a little dollop of fish eggs. It doesn't sound like anything amazing (or, for some, edible) but the chef that created it deserves an award from the Taste Buds Council on Great Things to Eat. If no such council exists, it's time to form one.
Also, the place is BYOB, which is always good when you have to kill time in the waiting area for a table or spot at the sushi bar to open up. They do not take reservations but do have a carry-out option.
Sergio del Limonar
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