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Taste Of The Town: Kuro At The Seminole Hard Rock

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HOLLYWOOD (CBSMiami) – Whether you're trying out one of the many fun cocktail, sampling the expertly hand-crafted sushi or enjoying Executive Chef Alex Becker's heartier and impressive dishes, the all new Kuro at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood has it all.

This elegant, beachy, sexy space that's seats 250 is all about combining Vegas-style fun with a creatively designed Japanese style menu.

"We really want it to speak to people to come in here and have fun. The food we make is exciting, the dining room should say thing so we have a consistent thing going on for guest," said Becker.

Chef Becker was busy prepares his Koji lamb with broccolini, blueberry jus and his special cauliflower puree as CBS4's Lisa Petrillo took a quick taste from the pot on the stove.

"It looks like mashed potatoes but it's better, it has real flavor," she said.

Walk around the kitchen and there's a lot going on.

Pounds of fresh tuna and other fish had just arrived, all quickly prepped for that night's dinner service.

Chef Becker works hands on with his staff of chefs to create a menu that's makes a memory.

"We push ourselves, we push each other and we ask a lot of staff. Heart and soul goes into everything we do," Becker said.

We begin with Petrillo's first tasting dish – the roasted lamb with cauliflower puree, blueberry jus and brocollini.

"The meat is super tender, it has just the right amount of salt on it and then the blueberry jus sauce on top is a sweet touch," said Petrillo.

And let's not forget the cocktail, called Hachi made from Japanese bourbon and other magical ingredients.

"The bourbon gives you warmth and then I don't know about the mushroom, that scares me, cheers!" said Petrillo.

Next a funky dish. It's corn tempura with special homemade dipping sauce.

"The corn and sweet onions with corn works perfectly this could be great appetizer or side dish," said Petrillo.

Next, Hokkaido scallop sashimi with yuzu jelly, young ginger and edible flowers.

"It's so delicate so smooth, the fish is so fresh. It's such an elegant dish. Tiny bites of pure perfection," Petrillo explained.

And finally, a dessert of all desserts!  Japanese Zabaione. It's local fruits like dragon fruit, peaches, blueberries and apricots. Then tiny ginger cookies, tapioca pearls and ginger gummies.

"I don't know what's all in my mouth but it's juicy and delicious and Zabaione sauce gives it softness," she said.

Kuro is opened 6 days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, dinner only.

For more info visit www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com

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