Tonight, Bushwick’s newest restaurant Okiway opens its doors. The restaurant, located at 1006 Flushing Avenue on the East Williamsburg and Bushwick border, is blending traditional Japanese food options with the flavors of Bushwick.

Inspired by his travels in Japan, owner Vincent Minchelli’s charming and lively personality not only shines through in his Japanese toy collection decorating Okiway’s walls, but in the playful menu options showcasing a unique spin on Japanese food.

Vincent is from the famous Le Duc Restaurant Family in Paris and he joined forces with his co-owner, Amanda Jenkins to open Okiway. Vincent and Amanda have been friends for over 15 years and both work together as hairdressers in New York City. They have traveled together in Japan and created the Okiway concept based from their extensive travels, love of food and personal experiences. They also enlisted the help of Consulting Chef Atsushi Yokota, whose family has been cooking Japanese and French food for generations, to come up with Okiway’s eclectic menu. Executive Chef Michael Arrington, born and raised New Yorker and previously of BOND St and Morimoto in NYC, will be in the Okiway kitchen daily.