Wann Japanese Izakaya

Located in Belltown on second avenue between Lenora and Virginia street you will find Wann. Which which features Japaneses cuisine in a serene setting. What is Izakaya "An Izakaya is a common Japanese bar/restaurant that is often found in cosmopolitan areas for after-work relaxation and an opportunity to unwind after a busy day. These restaurants are often informal and have a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Izakaya restaurants all have a multi-faceted menu and offer many types of food such as sashimi, tempura and yakitori; all appetizing dishes which go well with the alcohol served such as beer, sake and shochu. Due to the informal atmosphere, instead of ordering and eating individual platters, customers usually share all dishes with one another in their party. The ability to share food among your party is what makes the Izakaya experience truly unique." Now don't let the neighborhood of Belltown scare you off from this great find with the night club overgrowth of the area it still does not overshadow the great restaurants in the area and what they have to bring to the area. With a cozy atmosphere that almost hugs you as you dine on their happy hour appetizers that start at $2 while you gaze at their mural that is painted on an exterior wall. I have had the opportunity to visit this establishment several times. I you enjoy sake and Japanese beer while munching on Japanese cuisine this might be your spot. Lets not forget the upbeat and attentive staff that will engage you and don't forgot your name even after your first visit. If you are in the area for an informal get together, romantic evening or just want a place to talk some after work business I think you will be more than impressed with this find. It truly has grown on me and seek out my next opportunity to return.

Wann Japanese Izakaya
Happy Hour
All Day Happy Hour Mon & Tue!
Wed-Sun 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Late night Fri Sat 11:00pm - 2:00am
www.wann-izakaya.com

Signature Cocktail Gran Violetta

Ingredients:

1.5 ounces vanilla vodka 2 ounces pomegranate juice Fresh mint Quarter ounce of lime juice

1.5 ounces Gran Gala Fresh blackberries 6 ounces of ice Quarter ounce of sweet n sour

Instructions:

To build the cocktail you will need 1 Boston shaker, one pint glass, one muddler, 1 strainer, a tooth pick, 1 cosmopolitan glass, 1 cup of ice, 1 mixing spoon and a 1 ounce shot or measuring glass. 1-In your pint add 5 ice cubes, 3 fresh mint leaves, 4 blackberries, quarter ounce of fresh lime juice, and quarter ounce of sweet n sour. 2-Muddle the contents you just added in your pint glass then strain into your Boston shaker. 3-In your Boston shaker add 6 ice cubes to your muddled mix then add, 1.5 ounces of vanilla vodka, 1.5 ounces of Gran Gala and 2 ounces of pomegranate juice. 4-Either shake or stir your liquids in your Boston shaker. 5-Strain into your cosmopolitan glass. 6-Using your tooth pick spear through a blackberry, and one or two mint leaves in an x pattern place in the middle of your cocktail. 7-Enjoy a Gran Violetta!

A Look Behind the Bar:

What's the most embarrassing thing that's happened to you while mixing drinks?

When I first started as a bartender I opened a brand new restaurant ant the bar had granite counter tops. We had specialty etched glasses that would break if you looked at them. I remember shattering multiple glasses on that counter with people sitting th

What's the most interesting/embarrassing drink name that you've heard someone order?

AMF or Duck Fart

What's your personal favorite "go-to" cocktail?

Pomegranate Martini or Old Fashioned

What's your favorite late night snack?

Macaroni and Cheese