Flipping through the TV channels, an old friend caught my eye: Bill And Ted’s Excellent Adventure.  With reviews like, “A painfully inept comedy” it’s obviously not a must see for those of you wondering what hell I’m talking about.  Nevertheless, I’ve always been a dupe for anything having to do with magic and or time travel, so naturally I watched.  Favorite lines such as, “It seems to me the only thing you’ve learned is that Caesar is a salad dressing dude” ignited a powerful inner query as I noshed on nearby peanut m & m’s: Why aren’t dining experiences rated on the ability to free you from reality, like a great book, a powerful play or a bogus film, dude?

One of the things I appreciate most about Teppo is its ability to transport you.   While my love for Dallas is unquestionable, it’s often refreshing to have a dose of different amongst the daily grind.  The super stealth front door that automatically slides open looks like a weathered entryway to a secret garden.   Walking in, a couple of shrewd sushi masters greet you with big smiles from behind the long, narrow 20-chair sushi bar.  The soft, rhythmic sound of chopsticks mixing wasabi in soy sauce reminds me of bamboo shoots lightly tapping in a breeze.  A nearby fountain sounds like the slow trickling of water over soft rocks in a shallow stream.  Looking out through the front window, you can see car lights passing and people walking but the sanctity of Teppo, a tiny establishment on Lower Greenville with a zen-like air, completely wipes you from the Dallas drone.

So let’s see… Teppo Yakitori And Sushi Bar (2014 Greenville Ave):

• Food: ***** (Unbelievably Fresh.  Absolutely try the carrot crème brule.)
• Service: ***** (Soothing hot towels delivered before your meal.)
• Ability to Transport: ***** (“EXCELLENT!” cue air guitar )