With Art Basel starting on Thursday, no doubt your desk is already papered with invites to tons of fabulous shows and events. It's a fun time of year—but can also be kind of stressful. That's why we're here to take one of the to-dos off your busy girl about town list. We're demanding that you make a dinner reservation at Design District newcomer Domo Japones for this weekend.

This Japanese bistro from Amir Ben-Zion (Townhouse Hotel, Bond Street and Miss Yip Chinese Cafe) combines a cozy, inviting atmosphere with a seasonal menu from Chef Timon Balloo featuring fresh, organic ingredients that's like a jolt to your taste buds. Small plates like Black Edamame and Sweet Soy & Mirin Glazed Short Ribs bring a playful twist to traditional Japanese fare and are ideal for snacking during a tete-a-tete over sake or specialty cocktails.

The best news? Their chic lounge is open until 2 a.m., which makes it the perfect spot for those late night post gallery shindig rendezvous. Just come prepared to try something new.

"There will be a dabbling of sweet into the savory and vice versa," Baloo has said. "You can open up a whole new spectrum of flavor profiles, whether it be putting sea salt on top of ice cream or mixing wasabi with chocolate."

Yowza.

Domo Japones is located at 4000 NE 2nd Avenue, (305) 573-5474.

- Caroline Stanley

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