Veer off Washington Street's main drag for swank drinks and sushi bliss.

The Scene
Slick martinis and infused sakes provide the buzz and a DJ lends the beats, but the sushi chefs steal the spotlight at this energetic, unpretentious lounge. A long, thin bar offers maximized front-row seating for those who like to watch the chop and roll. Tables up a few stairs in the back make for more secluded dining.

The Food
Not sold on Hoboken sushi? This place will raise your expectations on standard rolls. The spicy tuna, untainted by gooey mayonnaise, showcases mouth-melting fresh fish encased in a thin roll of sticky rice. The impeccable, dense and crisp futomake roll, tightly packed for easy chopstick pick-up, combines cucumber, avocado, oshinko (pickled Chinese cabbage), yamagobo (wild carrots) and tamago (sweet egg omelet). The Sushi Sinatra's crabstick, whitefish, tempura flakes and tobiko, topped with extra-spicy sauce and furikake rice seasoning, is like Big Band for your belly.