Get excited ladies and gents!

Blowfish is ready to unveil it’s new cocktail destination, BarFish at 668 King St. W. This new Japanese inspired cocktail bar will open Friday. January 9, 2015 where you will be able to enjoy a nightly DJ, favourites from Blowfish’s menu and great cocktails (of course there’s sake!).

Designer, Antonio Tadrissi, had put a lot of thought into the details and was able to see the vision come to life with the help of the remarkable Prototype Design Lab. There is an intimate, rustic and warm feeling that is felt as soon as you enter the bar. The west wall exterior is composed of old red brick and accompanied by a large traditional Japanese mural that spreads onto the east wall. The bar is made up of a long bar of cold rolled steel topped with fragmented onyx, and to complete the warm feel and look, there are lined walnut stools and plum-hued velvet banquets for larger groups. BarFish has a capacity cap of 60 people, but soon that number is slated to grow with construction continuing in spring 2015 for two private dining rooms and a third floor patio. Just in time for the warm weather!

Some BlowFish favourites (ranging from $8-$18) that will be served include the spicy rock shrimp, assorted makimonos, lotus-steamed lobster and shrimp dumplings. Serving up a unique cocktail menu with a Japanese inspired flare is award winning mixologist, Nishan Nepulangoda. A creation by Nishan includes the refreshing Pomegranate Saketini (sake, razz rum, Prosecco and fresh pomegranate and pineapple juices, $16). Not only are there some fresh creations, but the sake list will include house-made traditional junmai, fruit-infused yuzu and pomegranate sakes and peach-infused nigori unfiltered sake.

King West is known for it’s chic restaurants, bars and galleries along the strip. The hottest spots in the city continue to make their mark in this vibrant area. Making it’s debut into a hot spot like King and Bathurst can be a bit intimidating. However, BarFish has the right recipe to get you excited; Great music, fun cocktails, enjoyable atmosphere and delicious food.

Be sure to check out Blowfish’s website where you can find the times and latest happenings.

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