: cold rice dressed with vinegar, formed into any of various shapes, and garnished especially with bits of raw seafood or vegetables
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Brunch, cocktails, pasta and sushi are all on the way, along with African cuisine, Middle Eastern sips, seafood and steaks.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
If seafood is your thing, The Sushi Bar offers an excellent selection of fresh sushi and an extended raw bar.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
There are five restaurants serving up everything from Italian to Asian, grill-houses, and sushi.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Shige Sushi Express A chef whose name is synonymous with sushi in the Boise area finally said goodbye.
—Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
If seafood is your thing, The Sushi Bar offers an excellent selection of fresh sushi and an extended raw bar.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
There are five restaurants serving up everything from Italian to Asian, grill-houses, and sushi.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
Shige Sushi Express A chef whose name is synonymous with sushi in the Boise area finally said goodbye.
—Michael Deeds
january 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
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“Sushi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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sushi
noun
su·shi
ˈsü-shē 
ˈsu̇sh-ē
: cold rice formed into any of various shapes and topped or wrapped with pieces of often raw seafood or vegetables
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