Local sushi lovers are relatively spoiled when it comes to finding top-notch dining-out options, but it wasn’t always that way. Takara introduced the idea to downtown Coeur d’Alene in 1992, and it remained the area’s sole provider of sashimi and maki rolls until about midway through this decade when sushi bars began popping up faster than you can say “Domo Arigato Mr. Maguro.” Bonsai Bistro, Syringa, Fisherman’s Market, Japan House and Sandpoint’s Oiishi are all great sushi spots, but there are times when a formal dining affair isn’t really feasible and that yen for sushi just won’t cease. Perhaps insomnia has you up in the wee hours toying with the idea of ordering a Ped Egg when suddenly you’re stricken with the urge for unagi eel. Or maybe you just want to emulate Molly Ringwald in “The Breakfast Club” and impress your lunch break pals with your flair for the exotic/OrangeTV, Get Out! North Idaho. More here.

Question: How often do you eat sushi?