Yuji Ramen Pops Up at Otaku Ramen; Two Ten Jack to Host 'Sunday Noodles' Dinner

THE GULCH - Otaku Ramen will play host to Brooklyn-based ramen chef Yuji Haraguchi (Yuji Ramen, upcoming project Osakana) for a pop-up dinner on Monday, May 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. Reservations won't be accepted, but ramen enthusiasts can download the Nowait app to get on the waiting list beginning at 5 p.m. that day. [Web]

EAST NASHVILLE - Two Ten Jack is also hosting its own ramen dinner next month on Sunday, May 15 from 6 to 10 p.m. Called 'Sunday Noodles,' the event will feature four chefs, including guest chef Richie Nakano, formerly of San Francisco's Hapa Ramen, making four different variations of ramen. Early bird tickets are currently available through May 1, with all proceeds from the event being donated 50/50 to the guest chef's home city Rescue Mission and the Nashville Rescue Mission. [Web]

THE GULCH - Fresh Hospitality-backed Mediterranean-inspired chain Taziki's opened a new location in the Gulch Crossing building this week. The menu will be the same as at their other locations, with one notable exception: it will be the first Taziki's to serve buy one get one free mimosas on the weekends. [The Tennessean]