Sunday, August 17, 2008

Sushi sayonara: UPDATE

Just saw a sign this weekend that Utage restaurant on Concord Pike in Independence Mall is closing its doors. Web site says by Aug. 30.



I'm pretty sure Utage was Delaware's first Japanese restaurant. I'll check News Journal archives and make some calls on Monday and see what's up.



UPDATE: I tried to call the restaurant and a recording says it's not taking any messages at this time. I sent an email to owners and I'm waiting to hear back.

According to News Journal files, Utage wasn't Delaware's first Japanese restaurant but it was the first Delaware Japanese restaurant with a sushi bar. The bar opened in 1986.

1 comment:

JoAnn said...

Its website says UTAGE has been open for 22 years.

Apparently they plan to re-open in a new (yet to be determined) location.

J