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Let's Eat! - Posted July 25, 2009 9:19 p.m.

(top) Kiss Roll, which is avocado, salmon, and jalapeno topped with a spicy mango sauce. (left) Hurricane Roll, made of hamachi (a member of the tuna family), tuna, shrimp, avocado, jalapeno, crab, and red bell coulis. (right) Amarillo Roll, which is yellowtail, scallion, jalapeno and avocado.

Zen 721

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Owner Brian Mason’s long-time relationship with sushi started out of a fascination with Asian-inspired cooking. He started at Kabuki at just 15 years old and brought the Japanese philosophy – if food looks good, it’s going to taste good – to Zen 721, where the tuna, salmon and sea bass are flown in from Honolulu just one day out of the water. To Brian, sushi is an art form, and he wasn’t bringing it to the restaurant until the fish could be shipped fresh to Amarillo.

Sushi Chef Chris Olivarez trained under the sushi masters at Teppo in Dallas, and brings 20 years of experience in the restaurant business to Zen.

616 S. Polk Street
Amarillo, TX 79101
372.1909

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575 Pizzeria
Options are endless at 575, which means you’ll have to go back multiple times just make sure you’ve tried everything. (FYI: 575 is the temperature at which they cook your pizza.) From the made-from-scratch dough to toppings galore, you will undoubtedly find a pizza combination that suits your fancy. And if you and your best mate disagree on toppings, no worries - they’ll half it for you. Make sure you give the white sauce pizzas a try – they’re delicious. The beer and wine selections will impress you as well. Be sure to check the chalkboard for specials when you go in. (It’s on the left.)

2803 Civic Circle, 331.3627
575 Pizzeria

Open Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Enjoy live music from Andy Chase every Tuesday evening.

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Jorge's
If you’re in the mood for fajitas, look no further than Jorge’s Mexican Bar and Grill, specifically their new location at Hillside and Bell. Originally opened in 2004 on 45th, Jorge’s hosts fun family-style dining. The new outdoor patio is a great place to relax and enjoy a night out with friends drinking some of the best margaritas in town. Portion sizes are generous and prices are reasonable. Fajitas not your thing? Try the fried avocado with chicken.