Kozu Restaurant Opens

A new Japanese Fusion restaurant, Kozu, run by restauranteur and 75 Main and AM Southampton owner Zach Erdem, has opened its doors at 136 Main Street in Southampton. The restaurant offers Japanese cuisine and sushi with Peruvian influences. The menu, designed by Head Chef John Keller, formerly of Nobu, features signature dishes such as the Kozu jalapeño yellowtail with smoked tomato ponzu; the summer corn and lobster salad with a corn "pudding," shiso, and yuzu dressing; and the heirloom tomatoes and Japanese cucumber with toasted sesame dressing, yuzu salt, micro cilantro and piment d'espelette. The kitchen also proudly hosts Sous Chef George Nikolopolous, formerly of Le Bernardin, and Sushi Chef Joseph Kim, formerly of Morimoto. The décor will invite diners to an intimate and elegant atmosphere, featuring dark wooden floors and white walls covered in colorful artwork by Jerome Lucani. Fresh flowers will add a sense of luxury to the restaurant, as will the scorched ash tables in conjunction with rich hues and soft lighting. The indoor space holds 100 diners. The large outside patio, which seats 150 people, will offer additional dining space al fresco. The restaurant also boasts the private room and lounge Summer House, which will be open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, featuring famed DJs from all around the world. The upscale lounge will make guests feel like they are in the middle of the ocean, with light blue colors and inset LED lighting. Summer House will also be offered for private bookings and special occasions, and has a beautiful outdoor patio with white linen covered day beds. Brunch is served Saturdays and Sundays, featuring live DJ and champagne with Koch brothers, Daniel and Derek. Dinner is served daily starting at 5 PM.

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