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Takashima Records will open doors Feb. 20 at 4095 Chouteau Ave. in The Grove. Credit: Michelle Volansky
The Okinawan features rum, orgeat, lemon, yuzu, curaçao and bitters. Credit: Michelle Volansky
The Fashionichi, Takashima’s take on an Old Fashioned, includes Iwai Blue Label, a Japanese pumpkin and sweet potato infusion, Calvados, demerara syrup and Creole and aromatic bitters. Credit: Michelle Volansky
Tai Nalewajko’s bartending experience includes stretches at Elaia, Olio, Blood & Sand, Atomic Cowboy and The Blue Ocean. Credit: Michelle Volansky
The downstairs booths are made from converted shipping containers. Credit: Michelle Volansky
Tai Nalewajko will curate an extensive Japanese whisky program. Credit: Adam Rothbarth
The potato salad includes Yukon gold potato, sweet potato, cucumber, carrot, scallion and sesame seeds. Credit: Adam Rothbarth
For $60, diners can choose five kinds of sashimi to be served on a platter. Credit: Adam Rothbarth
The Irezumi cocktail’s name is taken from the Japanese word for “tattoo.” Activated charcoal turns the Green Chartreuse-laced drink black as its stirred in. Credit: Michelle Volansky
From left, the eggplant agebitashi sits in tsuyu sauce and is topped with bonito, daikon, ginger and shishito peppers. The salt and pepper cashews feature crispy garlic, chili and sesame oil. Credit: Michelle Volansky
Takashima’s audio setup is full of refurbished vintage equipment. Credit: Adam Rothbarth
Takashima offers mezzanine seating overlooking the dining room and bar. Credit: Michelle Volansky
Co-owner Sean Baltzell said Takashima can seat around 100 between the lower level and a mezzanine. Credit: Michelle Volansky
Records on display in the front lobby will be available for sale. Credit: Michelle Volansky
Takashima features refurbished Altec Lansing speakers and has a collection of more than 12,000 cataloged records. Credit: Michelle Volansky
Executive chef Chris Krzysik was involved with Takashima in its early stages; he recently rejoined the team to develop a menu and run the kitchen. Credit: Adam Rothbarth
Takashima’s DJ booth will be manned by a rotating group of guest DJs. Credit: Adam Rothbarth

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