At this Asian fusion spot, "things were almost perfect from the get-go", says Jesse.

Sometimes everything goes right, and this was one of those times, writes Jesse Mulligan.

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And despite the clientele, you don't have to be wealthy and famous to enjoy it.

It mixes traditional with modern, flash with rustic, Pacific cuisine with detours to Asia.

"This isn’t just the best restaurant in Northland", it's much more than that, says Jesse.