Pagliacci’s, Copper Tree, and The Gyro House are frequently visited by Prep students and teachers. It may be assumed that with only three convenient out-of-school lunch and after-school snack options, food may become a little repetitive during the school year. For those hoping for a little more variety, 10^th street will be offering a new option as of mid-November!

O Maki Rolls + Teriyaki is owned by Veronica Utz, mother of Prep students Ella and Justine Utz 24’. The original O Maki Rolls + Teriyaki is in Greenwood.

The restaurant will be serving sushi rolls, poke, teriyakis, Japanese curry, and bubble tea from 11 am to 9 pm every day. With the option for countertop seating or food to go, it will be perfect for on-the-go lunch, after-school, and after-practice snacks. Prep students and faculty will also be offered a 10% discount in the restaurant’s opening month.

Other than bringing another great food and beverage option to North Capitol Hill, Utz says, “Our goal is to modernize the perception of a traditional mom-and-pop teriyaki shop, meanwhile maintaining the familiarity and taste we all grow up eating. We also hope to bring the traditional sushi experience to a more modern, creative, and affordable way of roll making.” Overall, the restaurant will be an exponential addition to Prep’s food options and allow for a broader scope of cuisine in the area.