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'''Uchi''' is a contemporary Japanese [[sushi]] restaurant located in [[Austin, Texas]]<ref name="austinpower">{{Cite web |last=Ranicki |first=Carla |title=Austin Power: Restaurant News |publisher=Food and Wine |date=November 2004 |url=http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/austin-power-restaurant-news |accessdate = July 7, 2010}}</ref> which opened in 2003. The Japanese word "Uchi" translates to "house" in English, and the {{convert|2700|sqft|m2|adj=on}} space is a refurbished home.<ref>{{Cite web | last = Frommers | title = Reviews and Ratings of Restaurants in Austin | publisher = New York Times | year = 2010 | url = http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/north-america/united-states/texas/austin/55519/uchi/restaurant-detail.html | accessdate = July 12, 2010}}</ref> Owner and chef<ref>{{Cite web | last = D |first = Darcie |title = Interview: Tyson Cole of Uchi | publisher = Austinist (Gothamist LLC) | date = April 3, 2009 | url = http://austinist.com/2009/04/03/interview_tyson_cole_of_uchi_food_w.php | accessdate = July 7, 2010}}</ref> [[Tyson Cole| Tyson Cole's]] menu consists of hot and cool tastings, sushi and [[sashimi]], makimono, yakimono and [[tempura]], and a changing [[omakase]] based on seasonal items. In 2011, Cole won the “Best Chef, Southwest” award from the [[James Beard Foundation Award|James Beard Foundation]].<ref>{{Cite web
'''Uchi''' is a contemporary Japanese [[sushi]] restaurant located in [[Austin, Texas]]<ref name="austinpower">{{cite web |last=Ranicki |first=Carla |title=Austin Power: Restaurant News |publisher=Food and Wine |date=November 2004 |url=http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/austin-power-restaurant-news |accessdate = July 7, 2010}}</ref> which opened in 2003. The Japanese word "Uchi" translates to "house" in English, and the {{convert|2700|sqft|m2|adj=on}} space is a refurbished home.<ref>{{cite web | last = Frommers | title = Reviews and Ratings of Restaurants in Austin | publisher = New York Times | year = 2010 | url = http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/north-america/united-states/texas/austin/55519/uchi/restaurant-detail.html | accessdate = July 12, 2010}}</ref> Owner and chef<ref>{{cite web | last = D |first = Darcie |title = Interview: Tyson Cole of Uchi | publisher = Austinist (Gothamist LLC) | date = April 3, 2009 | url = http://austinist.com/2009/04/03/interview_tyson_cole_of_uchi_food_w.php | accessdate = July 7, 2010}}</ref> [[Tyson Cole| Tyson Cole's]] menu consists of hot and cool tastings, sushi and [[sashimi]], makimono, yakimono and [[tempura]], and a changing [[omakase]] based on seasonal items. In 2011, Cole won the “Best Chef, Southwest” award from the [[James Beard Foundation Award|James Beard Foundation]].<ref>{{cite web
| title = The James Beard Foundation Awards
| title = The James Beard Foundation Awards
| publisher = James Beard Foundation
| publisher = James Beard Foundation
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===Uchi Houston===
===Uchi Houston===
Uchi Houston opened in Feb 2012,<ref name='chron_com_20120627'>http://www.chron.com/life/food/article/A-taste-for-perfection-3664636.php</ref> located at [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=904+Westheimer+Rd+Houston,+TX+77006 904 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006]. Kaz Edwards is the Chef de Cuisine.<ref name='chron_com_20120627'/>
Uchi Houston opened in Feb 2012,<ref name='chron_com_20120627'>{{cite web|url=http://www.chron.com/life/food/article/A-taste-for-perfection-3664636.php |title=A taste for perfection - Houston Chronicle |publisher=Chron.com |date= |accessdate=2015-07-02}}</ref> located at [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=904+Westheimer+Rd+Houston,+TX+77006 904 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006]. Kaz Edwards is the Chef de Cuisine.<ref name='chron_com_20120627'/>


===Uchi Dallas===
===Uchi Dallas===
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==Reviews and features==
==Reviews and features==
Uchi's success in a city more known for barbecue and brews than stylized fine dining has garnered the restaurant favorable reviews from [[Fearless Critic]].<ref name="fearless">{{Cite web
Uchi's success in a city more known for barbecue and brews than stylized fine dining has garnered the restaurant favorable reviews from [[Fearless Critic]].<ref name="fearless">{{cite web
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| publisher = The Wall Street Journal
| publisher = The Wall Street Journal
| date = October 17, 2009
| date = October 17, 2009
| url = http://online.wsj.com/article/NA_WSJ_PUB:SB10001424052748704471504574445501833748222.html }}</ref> [[Saveur]],<ref>{{Cite web
| url = http://online.wsj.com/article/NA_WSJ_PUB:SB10001424052748704471504574445501833748222.html }}</ref> [[Saveur]],<ref>{{cite web
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| publisher = Saveur
| publisher = Saveur
| url = http://www.saveur.com/article/Our-Favorite-Foods/6-Texas-Tastemakers
| url = http://www.saveur.com/article/Our-Favorite-Foods/6-Texas-Tastemakers
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> [[Oxford American]],<ref>{{Cite web
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> [[Oxford American]],<ref>{{cite web
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| first = Brett
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| publisher=Oxford American
| publisher=Oxford American
| url = http://www.oxfordamerican.org/articles/2010/apr/05/great-white-hope/
| url = http://www.oxfordamerican.org/articles/2010/apr/05/great-white-hope/
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> Tribeza magazine,<ref>{{Cite web
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> Tribeza magazine,<ref>{{cite web
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| publisher = Tribeza
| publisher = Tribeza
| url = http://www.tribeza.com/features/190.html
| url = http://www.tribeza.com/features/190.html
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> [[Gothamist|Austinist]],<ref name="texashill">{{Cite web
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> [[Gothamist|Austinist]],<ref name="texashill">{{cite web
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===Uchiko reviews and features===
===Uchiko reviews and features===
Opened in July 2010, Uchiko elicited praise and attention from publications across the country. The restaurant has been mentioned in the [[Houston Chronicle]],<ref>{{Cite web
Opened in July 2010, Uchiko elicited praise and attention from publications across the country. The restaurant has been mentioned in the [[Houston Chronicle]],<ref>{{cite web
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| date = June 21, 2010
| date = June 21, 2010
| url = http://blogs.chron.com/forkandcork/2010/06/austins_uchiko_to_open_july_6_1.html
| url = http://blogs.chron.com/forkandcork/2010/06/austins_uchiko_to_open_july_6_1.html
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref> [[Nation's Restaurant News]],<ref>{{Cite web
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref> [[Nation's Restaurant News]],<ref>{{cite web
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| date = June 22, 2010
| date = June 22, 2010
| url = http://www.nrn.com/article/chefs-move-hendrix-mceachern-good-van-aken-cole
| url = http://www.nrn.com/article/chefs-move-hendrix-mceachern-good-van-aken-cole
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref> [[Austin American-Statesman]],<ref>{{Cite web
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref> [[Austin American-Statesman]],<ref>{{cite web
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| date = June 24, 2010
| date = June 24, 2010
| url = http://www.statesman.com/life/uchikos-key-player-767327.html?cxtype=ynews_rss
| url = http://www.statesman.com/life/uchikos-key-player-767327.html?cxtype=ynews_rss
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref> and [[Texas Monthly]].<ref name="texasmonthlybaby">{{Cite web
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref> and [[Texas Monthly]].<ref name="texasmonthlybaby">{{cite web
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| url = http://www.texasmonthly.com/blogs/eatmywords/?p=413
| url = http://www.texasmonthly.com/blogs/eatmywords/?p=413
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
In 2011, Uchiko was recognized as one of the top new restaurants in Texas in the [[Houston Chronicle]],<ref name="chron">{{Cite web
In 2011, Uchiko was recognized as one of the top new restaurants in Texas in the [[Houston Chronicle]],<ref name="chron">{{cite web
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| date = January 13, 2011
| date = January 13, 2011
| url = http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/main/7380521.html
| url = http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/main/7380521.html
| accessdate = January 22, 2011}}</ref> [[Dallas Morning News]],<ref name="dallasnews">{{Cite web
| accessdate = January 22, 2011}}</ref> [[Dallas Morning News]],<ref name="dallasnews">{{cite web
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| first = Leslie
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| date = January 17, 2011
| date = January 17, 2011
| url = http://www.dallasnews.com/travel/texas/20110117-critics-applaud-10-top-new-restaurants-in-texas.ece
| url = http://www.dallasnews.com/travel/texas/20110117-critics-applaud-10-top-new-restaurants-in-texas.ece
| accessdate = January 22, 2011}}</ref> [[San Antonio Express]],<ref name="mysanantonio">{{Cite web
| accessdate = January 22, 2011}}</ref> [[San Antonio Express]],<ref name="mysanantonio">{{cite web
| last = Tijerina
| last = Tijerina
| first = Edmund
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| date = January 18, 2011
| date = January 18, 2011
| url = http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Restaurant-critics-from-state-s-largest-cities-955534.php
| url = http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Restaurant-critics-from-state-s-largest-cities-955534.php
| accessdate = January 22, 2011}}</ref> and [[Texas Monthly]].<ref name="texasmonthly">{{Cite web
| accessdate = January 22, 2011}}</ref> and [[Texas Monthly]].<ref name="texasmonthly">{{cite web
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| date = February 2011
| date = February 2011
| url = http://www.texasmonthly.com/preview/2011-02-01/feature4
| url = http://www.texasmonthly.com/preview/2011-02-01/feature4
| accessdate = February 12, 2011}}</ref> The restaurant secured its place on the culinary landscape when - in early 2011 - it was named one of the best new restaurants in America by [[GQ Magazine]].<ref>{{Cite web
| accessdate = February 12, 2011}}</ref> The restaurant secured its place on the culinary landscape when - in early 2011 - it was named one of the best new restaurants in America by [[GQ Magazine]].<ref>{{cite web
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==Biographies==
==Biographies==
Tyson Cole - Owner and Chef
Tyson Cole - Owner and Chef
:Owner of Uchi, Uchiko and Uchi Houston, Chef Cole is an American sushi master. Named one of the Top 10 “Best New Chefs” in 2005 by [[Food & Wine| Food & Wine Magazine]],<ref>{{Cite web
:Owner of Uchi, Uchiko and Uchi Houston, Chef Cole is an American sushi master. Named one of the Top 10 “Best New Chefs” in 2005 by [[Food & Wine| Food & Wine Magazine]],<ref>{{cite web
| title = Best New Chefs 2005
| title = Best New Chefs 2005
| publisher = Food and Wine
| publisher = Food and Wine
| year = 2005
| year = 2005
| url = http://www.foodandwine.com/best_new_chefs/tyson-cole
| url = http://www.foodandwine.com/best_new_chefs/tyson-cole
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> he led a team of Uchi chefs against Chef [[Masaharu Morimoto]] on the [[Food Network]] program [[Iron Chef America]] in March 2008.<ref>{{Cite web
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> he led a team of Uchi chefs against Chef [[Masaharu Morimoto]] on the [[Food Network]] program [[Iron Chef America]] in March 2008.<ref>{{cite web
| title = Morimoto vs. Cole
| title = Morimoto vs. Cole
| date = March 2008
| date = March 2008
| publisher=Food Network
| publisher=Food Network
| url = http://www.foodnetwork.com/iron-chef-america/morimoto-vs-cole/index.html
| url = http://www.foodnetwork.com/iron-chef-america/morimoto-vs-cole/index.html
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> He has also been named a semifinalist in 2008,<ref>{{Cite web
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> He has also been named a semifinalist in 2008,<ref>{{cite web
| title = The James Beard Foundation Awards
| title = The James Beard Foundation Awards
| publisher = James Beard Foundation
| publisher = James Beard Foundation
| date = March 24, 2008
| date = March 24, 2008
| url = http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2008_semifinalists.pdf
| url = http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2008_semifinalists.pdf
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> 2009,<ref>{{Cite web
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> 2009,<ref>{{cite web
| title = 2009 James Beard Foundation Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists
| title = 2009 James Beard Foundation Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists
| year = 2009
| year = 2009
| publisher = James Beard Foundation
| publisher = James Beard Foundation
| url = http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2009_JBF_RESTAURANTCHEF_AWARD_SEMIFINALISTS.pdf
| url = http://www.jamesbeard.org/files/2009_JBF_RESTAURANTCHEF_AWARD_SEMIFINALISTS.pdf
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> 2010<ref>{{Cite web
| accessdate = August 13, 2010}}</ref> 2010<ref>{{cite web
| title = 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists
| title = 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists
| year = 2010
| year = 2010
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Philip Speer - Executive Pastry Chef & Director of Culinary Operations, Uchi/Uchiko/Uchi Houston
Philip Speer - Executive Pastry Chef & Director of Culinary Operations, Uchi/Uchiko/Uchi Houston
:Philip Speer is one of Austin’s most highly-renowned pastry chefs. Speer’s work has garnered him several local awards in both the Austin Chronicle and Austin American Statesman as well as national accolades in Bon Appetit, Cooks Illustrated and U.S.A Today. In 2011, Speer was named a James Beard Semi-Finalist,<ref>{{Cite web
:Philip Speer is one of Austin’s most highly-renowned pastry chefs. Speer’s work has garnered him several local awards in both the Austin Chronicle and Austin American Statesman as well as national accolades in Bon Appetit, Cooks Illustrated and U.S.A Today. In 2011, Speer was named a James Beard Semi-Finalist,<ref>{{cite web
| title = The James Beard Foundation Awards
| title = The James Beard Foundation Awards
| publisher = James Beard Foundation
| publisher = James Beard Foundation
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==Awards==
==Awards==
Notable awards for '''Uchi''' include
Notable awards for '''Uchi''' include
*The Daily Meal - 101 Best Restaurants in America for 2015 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/101-best-restaurants-america-2015-slideshow}}</ref>
*The Daily Meal - 101 Best Restaurants in America for 2015 <ref>http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/101-best-restaurants-america-2015-slideshow</ref>
*Chefs Feed - The Best Dishes in Austin March 2015 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chefsfeed.com/collections/214-south-by-southwest-eats}}</ref>
*Chefs Feed - The Best Dishes in Austin March 2015 <ref>http://www.chefsfeed.com/collections/214-south-by-southwest-eats</ref>
*Thrillist - The 21 Best Sushi Spots in America January 2015 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/the-21-best-sushi-spots-in-america}}</ref>
*Thrillist - The 21 Best Sushi Spots in America January 2015 <ref>http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/the-21-best-sushi-spots-in-america</ref>
*The Daily Meal - The Best Sushi in America December 2014 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/best-sushi-america}}</ref>
*The Daily Meal - The Best Sushi in America December 2014 <ref>{http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/best-sushi-america</ref>
*TripAdvisor - Travelers' Choice Awards for Fine Dining October 2014 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Restaurants-cFineDining-g191}}</ref>
*TripAdvisor - Travelers' Choice Awards for Fine Dining October 2014 <ref>http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Restaurants-cFineDining-g191</ref>
*Zagat Guide - Austin's Best Restaurant September 2014 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zagat.com/b/austin/uchi-named-austins-best-restaurant-how-it-changed-the-dining-scene}}</ref>
*Zagat Guide - Austin's Best Restaurant September 2014 <ref>https://www.zagat.com/b/austin/uchi-named-austins-best-restaurant-how-it-changed-the-dining-scene</ref>
*Southern Living - 100 Best Restaurants in the South August 2014 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southernliving.com/travel/best-southern-restaurants}}</ref>
*Southern Living - 100 Best Restaurants in the South August 2014 <ref>http://www.southernliving.com/travel/best-southern-restaurants</ref>
*Nylon Magazine Guide to Austin - Best Restaurant November 2013 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nylon.com/articles/austin-texas-travel-guide}}</ref>
*Nylon Magazine Guide to Austin - Best Restaurant November 2013 <ref>http://www.nylon.com/articles/austin-texas-travel-guide</ref>
*Bon Appétit - 20 Most Important Restaurants in America October 2013 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bonappetit.com/restaurants-travel/slideshow/20-important-restaurants-america/?slide=3}}</ref>
*Bon Appétit - 20 Most Important Restaurants in America October 2013 <ref>http://www.bonappetit.com/restaurants-travel/slideshow/20-important-restaurants-america/?slide=3</ref>
*Zagat Guide - 10 Austin Restaurant All-Stars September 2013 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zagat.com/b/austin/10-austin-restaurant-all-stars}}</ref>
*Zagat Guide - 10 Austin Restaurant All-Stars September 2013 <ref>https://www.zagat.com/b/austin/10-austin-restaurant-all-stars</ref>
*Bon Appétit - The Best New Sushi Restaurants in America October 2012 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/the-best-new-sushi-restaurants-in-america}}</ref>
*Bon Appétit - The Best New Sushi Restaurants in America October 2012 <ref>http://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/ingredients/article/the-best-new-sushi-restaurants-in-america</ref>
*Travel and Leisure - Best Seafood Restaurants in America October 2012 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/best-seafood-restaurants-in-the-us/8}}</ref>
*Travel and Leisure - Best Seafood Restaurants in America October 2012 <ref>http://www.travelandleisure.com/slideshows/best-seafood-restaurants-in-the-us/8</ref>
* Rare Magazine – Best Fine Dining June 2010<ref name="rare1">{{Cite web
* Rare Magazine – Best Fine Dining June 2010<ref name="rare1">{{cite web
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| title = Rarest of Them All
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| page = 12
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* Rare Magazine – Best Service 2009, 2010<ref name="rare1"/>
* Rare Magazine – Best Service 2009, 2010<ref name="rare1"/>
* Rare Magazine – Best Sushi 2008-2010<ref name="rare1"/>
* Rare Magazine – Best Sushi 2008-2010<ref name="rare1"/>
* Bon Appétit Magazine – Top Ten Sushi Spots April 2009<ref>{{Cite web
* Bon Appétit Magazine – Top Ten Sushi Spots April 2009<ref>{{cite web
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| last = Knowlton
| first = Andrew
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| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
* The Fearless Critic – Best Restaurant in Austin 2008, 2010<ref name="fearless"/>
* The Fearless Critic – Best Restaurant in Austin 2008, 2010<ref name="fearless"/>
* Zagat Guide – Best Food in Austin 2008-2010<ref>{{Cite web
* Zagat Guide – Best Food in Austin 2008-2010<ref>{{cite web
| last = Mahle
| last = Mahle
| first = Michael
| first = Michael
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| url = http://www.zagat.com/About/Index.aspx?menu=PR105
| url = http://www.zagat.com/About/Index.aspx?menu=PR105
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
* Houston Chronicle - Top Restaurants in Texas<ref>{{Cite web
* Houston Chronicle - Top Restaurants in Texas<ref>{{cite web
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| last = Griffin
| first = John
| first = John
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| url = http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=2008_4523319
| url = http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=2008_4523319
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
* Austin Business Journal – Best Chef August 2007<ref>{{Cite web
* Austin Business Journal – Best Chef August 2007<ref>{{cite web
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| last = Orman
| first = Shelley
| first = Shelley
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| url = http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2007/08/27/focus6.html
| url = http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2007/08/27/focus6.html
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
| accessdate = August 16, 2010}}</ref>
* Austin American-Statesman XLENT – Five-star review May 2007<ref>{{Cite web
* Austin American-Statesman XLENT – Five-star review May 2007<ref>{{cite web
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| last = Rice
| first = Dale
| first = Dale
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| url = http://uchirestaurants.com/houston/images/stories/press/2007_uchi_StatesmanXL-May.pdf
| url = http://uchirestaurants.com/houston/images/stories/press/2007_uchi_StatesmanXL-May.pdf
| accessdate = March 27, 2012}}</ref>
| accessdate = March 27, 2012}}</ref>
* Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Favorite Restaurant in Austin 2006-2010<ref name="austinchronicle1">{{Cite web
* Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Favorite Restaurant in Austin 2006-2010<ref name="austinchronicle1">{{cite web
| title = Uchi - Restaurant Guide
| title = Uchi - Restaurant Guide
| publisher=Austin Chronicle
| publisher=Austin Chronicle
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* Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Best Sushi 2004-2010<ref name="austinchronicle1"/>
* Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Best Sushi 2004-2010<ref name="austinchronicle1"/>
* Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Best Chef 2005-2010<ref name="austinchronicle1"/>
* Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Best Chef 2005-2010<ref name="austinchronicle1"/>
* Texas Monthly – Best New Restaurants in Texas February 2004<ref>{{Cite web
* Texas Monthly – Best New Restaurants in Texas February 2004<ref>{{cite web
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*San Antonio Express - Top new eateries in the state<ref name="mysanantonio" />
*San Antonio Express - Top new eateries in the state<ref name="mysanantonio" />
*Dallas Morning News - Top 10 new restaurants in Texas<ref name="dallasnews" />
*Dallas Morning News - Top 10 new restaurants in Texas<ref name="dallasnews" />
*GQ Magazine - Top new restaurant in America 2010.<ref>{{Cite web
*GQ Magazine - Top new restaurant in America 2010.<ref>{{cite web
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Japanese-American culture in Texas]]
[[Category:Japanese-American culture in Texas]]

Revision as of 10:18, 2 July 2015

Uchi
Map
Restaurant information
Established2003
Owner(s)Tyson Cole
Head chefTyson Cole
Food typeSushi
Street address801 South Lamar Boulevard
CityAustin
StateTexas
Postal/ZIP Code78704
CountryUnited States
Other locationsUchiko
WebsiteUchi Austin

Uchi is a contemporary Japanese sushi restaurant located in Austin, Texas[1] which opened in 2003. The Japanese word "Uchi" translates to "house" in English, and the 2,700-square-foot (250 m2) space is a refurbished home.[2] Owner and chef[3] Tyson Cole's menu consists of hot and cool tastings, sushi and sashimi, makimono, yakimono and tempura, and a changing omakase based on seasonal items. In 2011, Cole won the “Best Chef, Southwest” award from the James Beard Foundation.[4] Jeramie Robison is currently the Chef de Cuisine.

Sister restaurants

Uchiko

Uchiko, Tyson Cole’s follow up to his first restaurant, Uchi, opened its doors in July 2010. Translated as “child of uchi” from Japanese, Uchiko is located at 4200 North Lamar, just south of 45th Street in Central Austin. The restaurant features a main dining room that accepts reservations throughout the evening and an eat in bar/café area. Page Pressley is currently the Chef de Cuisine.

Uchi Houston

Uchi Houston opened in Feb 2012,[5] located at 904 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006. Kaz Edwards is the Chef de Cuisine.[5]

Uchi Dallas

Uchi Dallas opened on June 1, 2015, located at 2817 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX 75201. Nilton "Junior" Borges is the Chef de Cuisine.

Reviews and features

Uchi's success in a city more known for barbecue and brews than stylized fine dining has garnered the restaurant favorable reviews from Fearless Critic.[6] Articles about chef and owner Tyson Cole have been featured in The Wall Street Journal,[7] Saveur,[8] Oxford American,[9] Tribeza magazine,[10] Austinist,[11] and Food & Wine Magazine.[1]

Uchiko reviews and features

Opened in July 2010, Uchiko elicited praise and attention from publications across the country. The restaurant has been mentioned in the Houston Chronicle,[12] Nation's Restaurant News,[13] Austin American-Statesman,[14] and Texas Monthly.[15] In 2011, Uchiko was recognized as one of the top new restaurants in Texas in the Houston Chronicle,[16] Dallas Morning News,[17] San Antonio Express,[18] and Texas Monthly.[19] The restaurant secured its place on the culinary landscape when - in early 2011 - it was named one of the best new restaurants in America by GQ Magazine.[20]

Biographies

Tyson Cole - Owner and Chef

Owner of Uchi, Uchiko and Uchi Houston, Chef Cole is an American sushi master. Named one of the Top 10 “Best New Chefs” in 2005 by Food & Wine Magazine,[21] he led a team of Uchi chefs against Chef Masaharu Morimoto on the Food Network program Iron Chef America in March 2008.[22] He has also been named a semifinalist in 2008,[23] 2009,[24] 2010[25] for the James Beard Foundation Award in the category “Best Chef: Southwest”.

Philip Speer - Executive Pastry Chef & Director of Culinary Operations, Uchi/Uchiko/Uchi Houston

Philip Speer is one of Austin’s most highly-renowned pastry chefs. Speer’s work has garnered him several local awards in both the Austin Chronicle and Austin American Statesman as well as national accolades in Bon Appetit, Cooks Illustrated and U.S.A Today. In 2011, Speer was named a James Beard Semi-Finalist,[26] in the overall pastry chef category.

Awards

Notable awards for Uchi include

  • The Daily Meal - 101 Best Restaurants in America for 2015 [27]
  • Chefs Feed - The Best Dishes in Austin March 2015 [28]
  • Thrillist - The 21 Best Sushi Spots in America January 2015 [29]
  • The Daily Meal - The Best Sushi in America December 2014 [30]
  • TripAdvisor - Travelers' Choice Awards for Fine Dining October 2014 [31]
  • Zagat Guide - Austin's Best Restaurant September 2014 [32]
  • Southern Living - 100 Best Restaurants in the South August 2014 [33]
  • Nylon Magazine Guide to Austin - Best Restaurant November 2013 [34]
  • Bon Appétit - 20 Most Important Restaurants in America October 2013 [35]
  • Zagat Guide - 10 Austin Restaurant All-Stars September 2013 [36]
  • Bon Appétit - The Best New Sushi Restaurants in America October 2012 [37]
  • Travel and Leisure - Best Seafood Restaurants in America October 2012 [38]
  • Rare Magazine – Best Fine Dining June 2010[39]
  • Rare Magazine – Best Service 2009, 2010[39]
  • Rare Magazine – Best Sushi 2008-2010[39]
  • Bon Appétit Magazine – Top Ten Sushi Spots April 2009[40]
  • The Fearless Critic – Best Restaurant in Austin 2008, 2010[6]
  • Zagat Guide – Best Food in Austin 2008-2010[41]
  • Houston Chronicle - Top Restaurants in Texas[42]
  • Austin Business Journal – Best Chef August 2007[43]
  • Austin American-Statesman XLENT – Five-star review May 2007[44]
  • Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Favorite Restaurant in Austin 2006-2010[45]
  • Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Best Sushi 2004-2010[45]
  • Austin Chronicle reader’s poll Best Chef 2005-2010[45]
  • Texas Monthly – Best New Restaurants in Texas February 2004[46]

Notable awards for Uchiko include

  • Houston Chronicle - Top new restaurants in Texas[16]
  • San Antonio Express - Top new eateries in the state[18]
  • Dallas Morning News - Top 10 new restaurants in Texas[17]
  • GQ Magazine - Top new restaurant in America 2010.[47]
  • Texas Monthly - Where to Eat Now, February 2011.[19]

References

  1. ^ a b Ranicki, Carla (November 2004). "Austin Power: Restaurant News". Food and Wine. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
  2. ^ Frommers (2010). "Reviews and Ratings of Restaurants in Austin". New York Times. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
  3. ^ D, Darcie (April 3, 2009). "Interview: Tyson Cole of Uchi". Austinist (Gothamist LLC). Retrieved July 7, 2010.
  4. ^ "The James Beard Foundation Awards" (PDF). James Beard Foundation. May 9, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
  5. ^ a b "A taste for perfection - Houston Chronicle". Chron.com. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
  6. ^ a b Goldstein, Robin (2008). "Incredibly, the fish and fusion at the best restaurant in town are still getting better". Fearless Critic Austin. Retrieved August 13, 2010.
  7. ^ McLaughlin, Katy (October 17, 2009). "Austin Raises the Bar on Good Food". The Wall Street Journal.
  8. ^ Cook, Alison (2009). "6 Texas Tastemakers". Saveur. Retrieved August 13, 2010.
  9. ^ Anderson, Brett (April 5, 2010). "Brett Anderson on Sushi's Great White Hope". Oxford American. Retrieved August 13, 2010.
  10. ^ Dupuy, Jessica (April 2010). "A Cut Above". Tribeza. Retrieved August 13, 2010.
  11. ^ Joseph, Jaye (April 13, 2010). "Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival Interview: Tyson Cole of Uchi and Uchiko". Retrieved August 13, 2010.
  12. ^ Morago, Greg (June 21, 2010). "Austin's Uchiko to open July 6". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved August 16, 2010.
  13. ^ Thorn, Bret (June 22, 2010). "Chefs on the move: Hendrix, McEachern, Good, Van Aken, Cole". Nations's Restaurant News. Retrieved August 16, 2010.
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  16. ^ a b Cook, Alison (January 13, 2011). "Check out Texas' top new restaurants". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
  17. ^ a b Brenner, Leslie (January 17, 2011). "Critics applaud 10 top new restaurants in Texas". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
  18. ^ a b Tijerina, Edmund (January 18, 2011). "Restaurant critics from state's largest cities pick top new eateries". San Antonio Express. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
  19. ^ a b Sharpe, Patricia (February 2011). "Where to Eat Now". Texas Monthly. Retrieved February 12, 2011.
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  22. ^ "Morimoto vs. Cole". Food Network. March 2008. Retrieved August 13, 2010.
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  24. ^ "2009 James Beard Foundation Awards Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists" (PDF). James Beard Foundation. 2009. Retrieved August 13, 2010.
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  32. ^ https://www.zagat.com/b/austin/uchi-named-austins-best-restaurant-how-it-changed-the-dining-scene
  33. ^ http://www.southernliving.com/travel/best-southern-restaurants
  34. ^ http://www.nylon.com/articles/austin-texas-travel-guide
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  46. ^ Sharpe, Patricia (February 2004). "Where to Eat Now 2004". Texas Monthly. Retrieved August 16, 2010.
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