Sushi Blogs

Dragonfly Orlando Event: NYE 2020

12.27.2019

NYE 202 Dragonfly Orlando Specials

LET’S RECONNECT, CELEBRATE & LOOK TO THE FUTURE In Japanese culture, the new year (shogatsu or oshogatsu) is the most important holiday of the year. Because the Japanese view the new year and a fresh start, New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time spent with family and close friends. If you’re looking for a nice relaxing […]

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Dragonfly Doral Event: International Sushi Day 2019

06.11.2019

  2019 International Sushi Day While Nov. 1 is National Sushi Day, International Sushi Day is celebrated on June 18th. So…. the celebration is about to begin! This year, celebrate the 2019 International Sushi Day at Doral the right way while exploring Downtown Doral before dinner. You can take a stroll around the Downtown Doral Park, admire the […]

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Dragonfly Orlando Event: International Sushi Day 2019

06.11.2019

2019 International Sushi Day Dragonfly Maki Rolls

2019 International Sushi Day While November 1st is National Sushi Day, 2019 International Sushi Day is celebrated on June 18th. So…. the celebration is about to begin! This year, celebrate the right way while exploring Dellagio Plaza on Sand Lake Road before dinner. You can take a stroll around the fountain, look for the perfect new designer piece […]

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Dragonfly Restaurants Event: Valentine’s Day Orlando 2018

01.30.2018

  A Special Day, A Special Menu Valentine’s Day…it’s right around the corner and we’d be humbled to spend Cupid’s favorite day with you. To honor the occasion, chef and his team have created four premium specialty dishes to supplement the regular dinner menu (which will also be available). The fish for all four dishes are being […]

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Dragonfly Restaurants Event: Edomae Nigiri Dinner Orlando 2018

11.27.2017

Image of Nigiri pieces being served at the Edomae Dinner Series on Sand Lake Road, Orlando.

  This December, we’re rolling out a new limited-seating dinner event series: Edomae Nigiri Sushi Dinner Series. Join us for this chef-guided tour of the finest fishes imported straight from Japan’s Tsukiji market. What is Edomae Style Nigiri Sushi?  The term Edomae carries a double meaning. The first meaning is literally “in front of Edo,” a reference […]

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Dragonfly Restaurants “Our Table” Blog Post: A Brief History of Sushi

09.13.2017

Kohida sushi from Dragonfly Izakaya & Fish Market in Downtown Doral.

The History of Sushi When you hear “sushi,” you probably think of Japan. But, did you know it was actually first conceptualized in China? Born as a way to preserve food, sushi (as we know it today) didn’t exist until the late 20th century. In its early stages, it was simply salted fish placed in […]

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Dragonfly Restaurants “Our Table” Blog Post: Octopus Becomes a Trend

09.13.2017

Braised Octopus at Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company in Gainesville Florida

While this mysterious ocean creature of the deep has started to pop-up on menus across the country, the octopus has actually served as a staple throughout the Mediterranean and in Asia for almost a thousand years. A Mediterranean Influence In the Mediterranean, it has been a staple since ancient times. On the Greek islands, it’s […]

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Dragonfly Restaurants “Our Table” Blog Post General: Omakase

01.07.2016

omakase nigiri

What is Omakase? Artful. Innovative. Fun. Omakase is all of these—and so much more. Literally translated, Omakase means “Trust the Chef,” and it’s a common at sushi restaurants and Izakayas from Japan to Brazil (and everywhere in between). When you order Omakase style, you’re typically asked to share: Your dietary restrictions (including food allergies) Your […]

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