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Waraji Downtown Stalling?
I’ve been out of town a lot recently so I haven’t been able to find out for myself, but reports are that work on the new downtown location of Waraji have stalled. Even worse, there is now a sign on the door explaining that the doors have been padlocked by the sheriff’s department. Has anyone heard anything further?
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July 31st, 2008 at 12:00 pm
What!?! No..Waraji, you can’t move! I live oh so close to the sushi goodness, I would hate to see it move. Better yet, just open a second location!
July 31st, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Lee – I agree and also live near the current location, but think this is (was?) to be a second location.
Dana, I wondered what was going on there, it looked dead the last few times I walked by, no progress. If the sheriff’s office locked it, that could mean they defaulted their lease and the landlord is evicting (odd during construction), or I wonder if they did not have all the permits/approvals they needed?
Regardless, I think Sono is excellent.
July 31st, 2008 at 2:50 pm
This is a second location. It would be a shame if they don’t open downtown. Sono is overpriced and their sushi isn’t nearly as good as Waraji’s.
July 31st, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Sono has a cool vibe, but they can’t touch Waraji foodwise.
August 1st, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Hmmm, while I do like Waraji, personally I think Sono is on a level above them sushi-wise. Now tastes vary, but I thought with others noting their preference, I should do so.
August 2nd, 2008 at 6:22 pm
I too live across from Waraji, phenomenal. I have been on off nights. I think Akai Hana in Carrboro is a bit better.
Anywho, I asked some employees at Waraji, and they confirmed the 2nd location opening. Definitely no need to worry about the Duraleigh location closing.