Saki to me at West Ashley's Tsunami
Tsunami is one of West Ashley's best-kept secrets. As one of the local restaurant's newer branches, (there are also locations downtown and in Mount Pleasant) the staff works hard to make sure you come back for more great sushi and premium saki.
Bartender Idalina Silva has been at Tsunami for four months.
Bartender Idalina Silva is originally from Cape Cod and loves pouring the customers her specialties. Stop in for half-priced sushi on Mondays and let Silva make you a drink to take the edge off the beginning of the week.
Q: How long have you worked at Tsunami?
A: I've been here for about four months.
Q: What's your bartending background?
A: Well, I've done this for seven years. I was a bartender at Twizt in James Island before it closed down, and I've also worked in catering.
Q: What are the perks of working in West Ashley?
A: My clientele is local, and I know all their faces and names. That's a perk for sure!
Q: What's the best thing on the sushi menu?
A: My favorite is the triple tuna delight sushi. I recommend it to anyone, and they end up loving it.
Q: What's your favorite shot to pour?
A: Probably the Dirty Pirate! It's Captain Morgan rum, peach schnapps and a little bit of pineapple juice and orange juice.
Q: What flavor of saki is the most popular?
A. Probably sour apple. But I always recommend the pomegranate to people!
Q: Who is your fantasy celebrity to serve a drink to?
A: Ooh, good question. Definitely Michael Cera. I think his quirkiness is great. And Tom Brady, too!
Q: Have you ever fallen in love while tending bar?
A: No. I've met people while I was at work, but not while I was bartending!
Q: Where do you like to go out in Charleston?
A: Hmm. For cocktails, I like to go to Social and the Rooftop Bar at the Vendue Inn. For a good beer, I like Moe's Crosstown, the original one on Rutledge.
If you go
What: Tsunami of West Ashley.
Where: 1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.
Phone: 573-2599.
Web site: www.tsunamicompany.com.
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