Feeling a little frazzled? No time for a massage? Take lunch at the quiet, serene Yoko's. Go by yourself. Sit at the counter, which caters to singles. Listen to the hushed music and absorb the place's blanketing calm. Each day, the restaurant offers a lunch sushi special, and it's always terrific. You can order from a menu, too: Our favorite is the smoked salmon roll, but they do a mean California roll as well. It comes with miso soup and tea. The polite waitress speaks softly and politely, and leaves you alone to enjoy your food. After lunch, you almost feel sane again.
Yoko's Japanese Restaurant, 3217 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, 813-835-4311.
This article appears in Sep 25 – Oct 1, 2003.