Sushi is one of my go-to lunches. If you steer clear of the deep fried, mayo-drizzled monster rolls, it's a fresh, light, protein-packed meal that rarely necessitates a food coma nap. Also, lunch is the best time to get a killer deal at sushi joints. So, I was thrilled to see that Sakana Sushi Bar and Grill was opening a new location on State and Glenwood streets, not too far from where I live. Sakana's interior is bright and modern, with red brick flourishes and sandy beige

Eighth Street's newest tenant, Wild Root Cafe and Market, opened quietly today for lunch. Owned by husband and wife duo Michael and Anne-Marie Trebbi, Wild Root specializes in breakfast and lunch fare made with organic, local and sustainable ingredients. Situated in the former Yokozuna Teriyaki space at 276 N. Eighth St., Wild Root boasts large windows that let in lots of light and vibrant chartreuse walls. Behind the walk-up service counter is an open kitchen and tables are

I'm not typically a fan of the spicy tuna roll. It's an excuse to serve sub-par scraps of tuna riddled with stringy sinew that are bound together with enough spicy mayo to conceal the fact that the fish isn’t great. My ideal sushi roll is something simple—like tuna and asparagus or salmon and avocado—with ample hunks of fresh fish and zero mayo. But having said all that, Sushi Joy has officially won me over with its spicy tuna roll. The Sushi Lunch #2 combo features six plump