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c h r o n o f h o r s e . c o m ja n ua r y/ f e b r ua r y 2 015 105 >> TakoSushi no, it's not the most intuitive pairing. But melding two very different types of cuisine works for takosushi. of course, tacos and sushi aren't generally com- bined into one dish, but you can choose between the different culinary genres depending on your mood. e sushi offerings range from the common—California and spider rolls— to the creative (make sure you sample the Crazy roll, with shrimp tempura and cucumber, topped with fresh shrimp, crab, avocado, teriyaki glaze and tako- sushi sauce). e firecracker roll (tem- pura-fried tilapia, cream cheese, avocado and cucumber topped with masago and Bada Bing-Bada Bang sauce) is another that comes highly recommended. ere are even delicious vegetarian rolls that range far beyond the traditional cucum- ber and avocado. if you're leaning more toward mexi- can cuisine, try the steak takos or a pan- seared tilapia burrito. or enjoy east and west by starting the evening with green chili queso dip and end it with green tea ice cream. we're not joking to say everyone in Aiken loves takosushi, so you can expect a wait most weekend evenings. enjoy one of the specialty saké cocktails from the bar while your table PHoTo CourTeSy of VISIT aIken TakoSushi is prepared, or visit during the slightly quieter lunch hours. 210 the alley, aiken. (803) 642-8899. tako-sushi.com. The Willcox seeking a place to stay in downtown Aiken? if you like a classically elegant hotel and spa with a top-notch restau- rant, e willcox is it. e place was built in the late 19th century, and it's been updated beauti- fully since. Travel + Leisure magazine voted it one of the world's best hotels in 2012 and 2013, and Conde Nast Traveler gave it a 2012 Best of the south Award. rumor holds that e willcox hosted guests like winston Churchill, har- old Vanderbilt, elizabeth Arnold and franklin delano roosevelt—and plenty of equestrians have graced its hallways. take advantage of the spa during your own stay, with such options as a willcox signature massage, sea spa manicures, and pedicures and PHoTo CourTeSy of THe WIllCoX The Willcox

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